Dharwad Deputy Commissioner urges flawless Census 2027 execution
At a training workshop in Dharwad, officials were instructed to collect household data accurately as the 2027 Census phases approach.
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All UnbarNews coverage of Karnataka: 78 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
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Union minister refutes Karnataka ethanol blending claims, cites compliant test results
Pralhad Joshi says Karnataka’s petrol samples met the 19‑20% ethanol standard and questions the state’s testing methods and lab approvals.
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Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu's urgent plea on Karnataka's Cauvery water halt
Tamil Nadu asked the apex court on Nov 5, 2026 for an immediate oral hearing, alleging Karnataka stopped releasing Cauvery water despite a 3,000‑cusec order.
5 Nov 2026
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Sugarcane growers announce statewide Karnataka bandh
Farmers plan a Saturday bandh across Karnataka and a Jail Bharo protest on Sunday after a government order halted their highway blockade, says leader Chunappa Pujeri.
30 Oct 2026
India
Congress expands grassroots outreach in Karnataka's Yadgir with new Sanghatana Srujana Abhiyan
The party's latest drive appoints frontline unit heads and committee members to deepen its local network in the backward district.
28 Oct 2026
India
Karnataka voter list cut by nearly 10 million after intensive revision
The Special Intensive Revision removed about 99.76 lakh names, leaving the state’s electorate at roughly 4.54 crore.
27 Oct 2026
India
Karnataka and Bird Count India Initiate Inaugural Rajyotsava Bird Survey
The state’s forest department teams up with Bird Count India for a public bird‑counting drive coinciding with the Rajyotsava celebrations.
27 Oct 2026
India
Bangalore’s Lalbagh to unveil 25‑acre park modeled on Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
Karnataka’s flagship botanical garden will add a sprawling new section inspired by the iconic Singapore attraction.
29 Sept 2026
India
BJP Calls for Detailed Financial Report on Karnataka State
The party urges the state government to publish a comprehensive white paper outlining Karnataka's fiscal health and spending.
29 Sept 2026
India
Thousands of Form‑7 petitions filed to delete voters in Karnataka, many naming Muslims
More than 4,000 applications seeking removal of voter names have been submitted across Congress and BJP strongholds, prompting concerns over possible disenfranchisement.
29 Sept 2026
India
Congress Stages Demonstrations Against Karnataka CEC in Vijayapura and Belagavi
Party workers rallied in two districts to voice dissent over the Chief Electoral Commissioner's recent actions, The Hindu reports.
28 Sept 2026
India
Raichur Organizes Community Blood Donation Drive
Local officials and NGOs teamed up for a blood donation camp in Raichur to bolster regional supplies.
25 Sept 2026
India
Police Detain Over 50 Farmers After Bidadi Road Blockade
A large group of farmers, including women, were taken into custody during a protest against a township project near Bangalore, with police still weighing charges.
25 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka ombudsman orders prompt release of senior citizen's pension
The state Upalokayukta intervened after an elderly woman faced months of delay in receiving her pension, directing officials to act immediately.
24 Sept 2026
India
JLM presses Karnataka to keep Anubhava Mantapa under state control
The organization urged the government to retain management of the citizen‑forum after its own body voted to seek day‑to‑day oversight.
24 Sept 2026
India
BJP names fresh Karnataka in‑charge ahead of state polls
The party appoints a new leader for its Karnataka unit, succeeding Dr. Radhamohan Das Agarwal, as reported by The Hindu.
24 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka BJP cadres rally against senior leader Shivalinge Gowda
Party workers in Karnataka demonstrated to express discontent with senior BJP figure Shivalinge Gowda, The Hindu reports.
23 Sept 2026
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Karnataka High Court appoints DGP‑led SIT to examine KPSC misconduct
The bench granted the team 100 days for a full inquiry and ordered monthly progress reports.
22 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka Dalit groups vow statewide protest against state policies
Activists say a coordinated campaign will begin across the state to challenge recent government actions they deem discriminatory.
22 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka legislators clash over provenance of Kasturirangan water report
Members of the state assembly sparred over who commissioned the controversial water‑resource study, highlighting political fault‑finding ahead of its implementation.
21 Sept 2026
India
Centennial Belagavi Home Revamped as Cutting‑Edge Music Studio
The Paranjape family's 100‑year‑old house in Belagavi has been repurposed into a high‑tech recording space while preserving its historic charm.
21 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka lawmakers press for full Vande Mataram rendition after two‑stanza version
BJP legislators in the state assembly and council protested the abbreviated national song, chanting the complete lyrics and accusing the government of disrespect.
21 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka students protest 50% rise in pre‑university exam fees
AIDSO demands the state roll back a proposed half‑price increase for PU examinations, warning of hardship for low‑income learners.
20 Sept 2026
India
Trained Kumki elephants deployed to locate predator after fatal attack in Karnataka's BRT Reserve
Authorities in Karnataka have enlisted a herd of Kumki elephants to aid the hunt for the animal that killed a man in the BRT Tiger Reserve.
20 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka Secures Third Spot in NITI Aayog’s 2025 EV Mobility Ranking
The state earned a score of 73, trailing Delhi and Maharashtra in the latest electric mobility index.
19 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka grants Tulu official language status amid district renaming plans
The state moves to recognize Tulu alongside Kannada while a draft proposal seeks to rename Dakshina Kannada as Mangaluru district.
18 Sept 2026
India
HAL Airport Launches India's First Satellite‑Guided Helicopter Landing Procedure
The Bengaluru‑based facility has begun using an RNP CAT H approach, a first for Indian civil aviation.
18 Sept 2026
India
North Karnataka groups lobby for a second state capital and international airport
The Federation of North Karnataka Associations has appealed to Karnataka’s government to name a regional city as a second capital and to approve an international airport.
17 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka Minister Affirms Full Roll‑out of Article 371(J) Benefits
Priyank Kharge says the state will now apply all provisions of Article 371(J) to boost development and local employment.
16 Sept 2026
India
Bengaluru activists plan Freedom Park rally to demand KPSC hiring overhaul
JASC and AIDYO will gather at Freedom Park this week, urging transparent, merit‑based recruitment for Karnataka's public service exams.
16 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka chief secretary calls for overhaul of engineering education to match industry demand
The state’s top bureaucrat urges a curriculum revamp so engineering graduates are better equipped for current market needs.
15 Sept 2026
India
Special Assistance Zone Opens at Bengaluru Airport’s Terminal 1
The new facility aims to streamline support for passengers with reduced mobility and other special needs.
15 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka’s SDM University launches student leadership training initiative
The institution hosted a multi‑day programme aimed at sharpening leadership skills among its undergraduate cohort, The Hindu reports.
15 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka authority clears zero‑fee option for half of government‑quota medical seats
Students meeting institutional criteria can now claim fee‑free seats under the 50% government quota at SMSIMSR, the KEA announced.
15 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka driver captured in helmet while behind the wheel
An AI‑enabled traffic camera in Athani recorded a young man wearing a helmet as he drove a car, sparking discussion on road‑safety norms.
15 Sept 2026
India
Belagavi Home Blaze Leaves Four Dead, Two Hospitalized
A fire ripped through a residence in Belagavi, Karnataka, killing four family members while two others received medical treatment.
15 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka opens raisin processing plant in Vijayapura to lower farmers' transport costs
A new government‑run unit aims to keep grapes within the state, reducing reliance on distant Maharashtra hubs, The Hindu reports.
13 Sept 2026
India
Authorities confiscate massive cache of fake drugs in Bengaluru
Karnataka officials seized a large stock of counterfeit medicines from a private facility, highlighting ongoing challenges in drug safety enforcement.
13 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka's Green Ganesh Festivals Double as Voter‑Education Drives
Eco‑friendly Ganesha idols in Karnataka are being used to spread voter registration messages ahead of upcoming elections.
12 Sept 2026
India
Karnataka Women Commission Reviews Shivamogga Hospital and Police Facilities
The state commission’s chairperson toured McGann Hospital and the women’s police station in Shivamogga, urging upgrades to support victims of gender‑based violence.
12 Sept 2026
