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Milk price in Karnataka likely to rise by Rs 8 per litre

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Bengaluru: Consumers in Karnataka may soon have to pay Rs 8 more per litre for milk, with the state Cabinet agreeing in principle to the proposed increase. The decision comes after milk unions had sought a substantially higher hike of Rs 10 per litre. The matter came up for discussion during the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, October 6. While the Cabinet deliberated on the demand for a revision in milk prices, the final decision on the quantum of the increase was left to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The Chief Minister is understood to have preferred a Rs 8 per litre increase instead of the Rs 10–12 hike that had been discussed. The Cabinet accepted the proposal, paving the way for a possible revision of milk prices in the state. Milk unions wanted higher hike Milk cooperative unions had argued for a higher increase to meet rising costs and strengthen payments to producers. The government, however, has chosen to settle for a comparatively lower hike in an attempt to...
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Jayanagar Form-7 row: FIR over bid to delete 5,698 voter names

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Bengaluru : An FIR has been registered at Jayanagar police station following a complaint by KPCC women’s wing president and former MLA Sowmya Reddy, who alleged that Form-7 applications were misused in an attempt to remove thousands of voters from the electoral rolls in the Jayanagar Assembly constituency. Reddy has alleged that 5,698 Form-7 applications were submitted seeking deletion of voter names from the constituency. She has questioned the authenticity of the applications and alleged that the exercise was aimed at removing genuine voters from the electoral list. According to the complaint, the names of C. Ramesh and Roopa were used in some of the applications. Reddy alleged that their personal details had been copied and used to file Form-7 applications without their knowledge or consent. An FIR has been registered against five persons, including BJP functionaries Ramakrishna and Yogesh. The complaint also mentions Jayanagar BJP MLA C.K. Ramamurthy. The allegations...
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Private schools face criticism over classes during Dasara break

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Bengaluru : The Dasara vacation announced for Karnataka schools has triggered a fresh dispute, with Hindu organisations alleging that some private institutions are holding classes and examinations even during the officially notified holiday period. The State government’s academic calendar for 2026-27 provides a 19-day Dasara break from October 3 to October 21. Schools are expected to reopen and resume second-term academic activities from October 22. While the holiday was intended to give students a break after the half-yearly examinations and enable families to celebrate Dasara, complaints have surfaced that some private schools have continued academic activities. Hindu organisations have criticised the alleged practice and demanded strict action from education authorities. The organisations have reportedly submitted representations to district education officials and Deputy Directors of Public Instruction, seeking inspections and action wherever schools are found to be...
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Royal throne brought out at Amba Vilas Palace for Dasara rituals

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Mysuru: Preparations for the traditional private durbar of the Mysuru royal family gained momentum with the ceremonial assembly of the historic jewel-studded throne at Amba Vilas Palace on Monday, October 5. The ritual, conducted ahead of the Navaratri celebrations, was performed according to established customs in the presence of royal family members. The palace remained temporarily closed to visitors and tourists from the morning until noon to facilitate the private ceremony. Religious proceedings commenced at 7.30 am with Navagraha and Shanti homas, followed by purification of the area where the royal throne was to be assembled. The main assembly began at an auspicious time between 10 am and 10.20 am in the Durbar Hall. The silver Bhadrasana at the Kannadi Thotti was also assembled during the ceremony. The palace’s royal animals, including the Pattada Aane, Pattada Hasu and Pattada Kudure, were taken to the goshala with traditional musical accompaniment and off...
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Form 7 row deepens in Karnataka as police register 5 FIRs

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Bengaluru: The controversy surrounding the alleged misuse of Form 7 applications during Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has escalated, with police registering five first information reports (FIRs) in different parts of the state over attempts to delete names of minority voters. The complaints have raised questions about whether bulk applications were submitted using incorrect details, forged signatures or without the consent of the persons named in the forms. The cases have been registered in Belagavi, Bidar and Mysuru. Complaints alleged that large numbers of voters were shown as having shifted from their addresses or being unavailable, even though they continued to reside at the same locations. Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) dealing with cheating, forgery, impersonation and conspiracy. The development comes amid allegations that Form 7 was being used to target Muslim voters in large numbers. Form 7 is...
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Canadian’s viral post prompts footpath repair in Indiranagar

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Bengaluru : A social media post by a Canadian national has drawn attention to the poor condition of a footpath in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar and prompted the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to undertake immediate repair work. The incident concerns the footpath on 12th Main Road in Indiranagar, where portions of the pavement had reportedly collapsed and several slabs were damaged. A Canadian visitor filmed the condition of the footpath and posted the video on X around two days ago. The video went viral, attracting considerable attention and criticism of Bengaluru’s civic administration. Social media users questioned the condition of the city’s roads and pedestrian infrastructure, while some criticised the GBA and Central City Corporation authorities for failing to address such basic problems. Following the widespread reaction, civic officials and workers reached the location and began repair work. The damaged footpath was restored and broken slabs were reconstructed, wit...
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Arshia Khan to portray goddess Durga in Yakshagana during Navaratri

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Mangaluru: Arshia Khan, a Muslim woman from Vitla who has been actively involved in the traditional coastal Karnataka art form Yakshagana for over a decade, is set to take on the role of Goddess Durga in the popular ‘Sri Devi Mahatme’ Yakshagana performance during the Navaratri season. Known in Yakshagana circles by her stage name ‘Yakapriye Tanu Vitla’, Arshia has emerged as a notable example of religious harmony through her dedication to the traditional art. A student of the Kadali Kala Kendra, she has trained extensively in Yakshagana and performed several roles over the years. As part of the ‘Kadali Dashahah’ Yakshagana festival organised by the Kadali Kala Kendra at the historic Kadri Manjunath Temple in Mangaluru , Arshia will portray the eight-armed Goddess in the complete ‘Sri Devi Mahatme’ performance scheduled for October 20. Arshia said her association with Yakshagana began with a deep interest in the art form and has continued for years. She has performed role...
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