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Karnataka Records First Sighting of Ultra-Rare ‘Sandalwood Leopard’
Karnataka has documented its first-ever sighting of an ultra-rare leopard colour morph, informally named the “Sandalwood Leopard”, marking only the second confirmed instance of this rare big cat...
Karnataka Records Highest-Ever Organ Donations in 2025
Karnataka has set a new benchmark in organ donation, registering its highest-ever annual tally in 2025. The state recorded 198 organ donors during the year, reflecting growing public...
Karnataka Passes Stringent Law Against Hate Speech
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, introducing stringent punishment for hate speech and related offences. The legislation was...
Karnataka Plans Menstrual Leave for Students Under New Bill
A new proposal in Karnataka aims to extend menstrual leave benefits to school, college and university students, marking a major shift in the state’s policy on menstrual health....
Karnataka Unveils e-Swathu 2.0
Karnataka has launched the upgraded e-Swathu 2.0 platform, aimed at transforming property management in gram panchayats and significantly increasing government revenue. The initiative, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah...
Mahantesh Bilagi, Senior IAS Officer Killed in Karnataka Accident
Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Mahantesh Bilagi died in a road accident in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district on Monday. The 51-year-old officer was travelling with two relatives when their...
Karnataka Issues Advisory On Naegleria Fowleri Risk For Pilgrims
Karnataka has released a health advisory for Sabarimala pilgrims following confirmed cases of Amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala. The advisory urges travellers to adopt safety measures against “Naegleria fowleri”,...
Karnataka Launches KEO, an Affordable AI-Ready Personal Computer
Karnataka has introduced KEO, a compact and low-cost AI-ready personal computer developed to bridge the digital learning divide across the State. Designed in collaboration with KEONICS, the device...
Remembering Saalumarada Thimmakka: the Mother of Karnataka’s Trees
The passing of renowned environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka marks the end of an era in grassroots conservation in Karnataka. Widely admired for her lifelong commitment to tree planting and...
Karnataka Menstrual Leave Policy for Working Women
The Karnataka government has introduced a formal menstrual leave framework that grants working women one paid day off each month. The policy aims to improve workplace well-being, productivity,...
Karnataka to Establish Skill University at Sandur
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the establishment of a new Skill University in Sandur, aimed at transforming the State into a leading hub for technical education and...
