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September 10, 2026 11:50 PM

MSME Technology Centre inaugurated in Bengaluru with Rs 156 crore investment

Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday inaugurated a new Technology Centre (TC) at Devanahalli in Bengaluru, Karnataka, aimed at strengthening technological capabilities, industry-ready skills and competitiveness of MSMEs, particularly in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Developed by the Ministry of MSME over 10 acres with an investment of ₹156 crore, the centre is equipped with advanced machines and l...

September 9, 2026 4:10 PM

Cabinet approves five railway multitracking projects worth Rs 10,021 crore across four states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of around Rs 10,021 crore. The projects will cover 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana and add around 540 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines covering 77 km, Whitefield-Bangarapet third and fourth lines c...

August 18, 2026 6:44 PM

Karnataka’s Raichur transforms 35-acre dumpsite into green asset, reclaims 22 acres through Miyawaki forest

Raichur in Karnataka has transformed the 35-acre Yakalaspura dumpsite into an emerging ecological asset after scientifically processing more than 62,000 metric tonnes of legacy waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). The initiative has so far enabled the reclamation of nearly 22 acres of urban land, which is now being put to sustainable use, including the development of a Miyawaki forest. The Yakalaspura site had accumulated municipal solid waste over several decades, crea...

August 12, 2026 12:56 AM

Health Minister Nadda calls on Karnataka, Kerala MPs to intensify efforts for TB-free India

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday called upon Members of Parliament from Karnataka and Kerala to step up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), urging them to strengthen public awareness, administrative oversight and community mobilisation in their constituencies. Nadda held a discussion with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from the two states on the sidelines of the Monsoon Session of Parliament as part of the government’s broader efforts to engage parliamentarians in the T...

August 2, 2026 8:57 AM

PM Modi inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, calls youth key to India’s future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, Karnataka, describing Swami Vivekananda as the true embodiment of India's spirit and asserting that the country's youth are driving its economic and technological transformation. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the centre, PM Modi said the responsibility of turning Swami Vivekananda's vision of India into reality now rests with the present generation. He said ...

July 31, 2026 8:11 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s Neelam and Totapuri Mangoes to Maldives

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in expanding India's premium mango exports and creating new international market opportunities for late-season varieties. The inaugural consignment, flagged off on July 30, comprised one metric tonne of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes sourced directly from farmers associated with M/s ...

July 9, 2026 2:50 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in road accident in Karnataka’s Karwar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Karnataka. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The mishap in Karwar, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured." The accident occurred on Thursday morning when a SUV carrying a group of friends collided head-on with a truck at Balagar in the Arabail Gh...

July 8, 2026 1:26 PM

Karnataka: Holiday declared for schools, colleges in Shivmogga’s Hosanagara Taluk amid incessant rain

The authorities in Shivamogga have ordered the closure of all educational institutions across Hosanagara Taluk for Wednesday, in light of the persistent heavy rainfall impacting the region. The decision was taken as a necessary precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the student population. Under the powers granted by Sections 26, 30, and 34 of the Disaster Management Act, the administration has officially declared a holiday for all the Anganwadi Centres, schools, and Pre-U...

May 25, 2026 10:05 AM

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Karnataka beach tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the drowning tragedy in Karnataka’s Karwar district. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Karwar district, Karnataka. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.” PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person, while those injured...

May 12, 2026 6:42 PM

Centre sanctions 1,243 EV charging stations for Karnataka under PM E-DRIVE

Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of India, H. D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday announced the approval of 1,243 electric vehicle (EV) chargers for Karnataka under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, with a financial outlay of Rs 123.26 crore, as Bengaluru hosted a national conference on strengthening India’s EV charging infrastructure. Addressing the Conference on Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said the city has emerge...