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Karnataka seeks public views on coaching centres, school fees

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Bengaluru : The Karnataka government is considering a series of reforms in the education sector, including regulation of private school fees, changes to the curriculum and examination system, and tighter controls on coaching centres operating across the state. The Education Reforms Sub-Committee constituted by the government is seeking suggestions from educationists, parents and the public before finalising its recommendations. Regulation of coaching centres, particularly those operating without registration or approval, is among the key issues being examined. A large number of institutions functioning as tutorials, academies and study centres have emerged across Karnataka. They provide coaching to students from Classes 1 to 12 as well as candidates preparing for CET, NEET and JEE examinations. Concerns have been raised over the fees charged by such institutions, student safety and the absence of uniform regulatory standards. The committee is seeking views on whether re...
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‘Bengaluru, Hyderabad should look beyond rivalry, compete globally’

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Bengaluru: The city is looking beyond its long-running tech rivalry with Hyderabad and seeking greater collaboration between the two ecosystems to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence and semiconductor capabilities and compete globally. Speaking at the 29th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit roadshow hosted in the city, Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, chairman of Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS), said Bengaluru and Hyderabad share deep cultural ties, linguistic connections and economic aspirations that position them as natural partners. Addressing industry leaders, Gowda said Indian tech hubs must look beyond regional borders to collectively compete with emerging international innovation centres such as Berlin and Hanoi. Kavitha C, director of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) in Hyderabad; Cyient president PNSV Narsimhan; Dr Manjula N, secretary to the Karnataka government, Department of Electronics, Information Technol...
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1 dead as bus crashes into hotel on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway

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Hyderabad: A man was killed, and several people were injured after a container truck collided with an electric pole on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway near Shamshabad, triggering a chain-reaction crash in which an oncoming private bus lost control and rammed into parked vehicles, a roadside hotel and an adjoining betel shop. The accident took place in the early hours of Monday, September 14, in Rangareddy district. According to witnesses, the container truck first hit the electric pole on the road divider. The impact reportedly caused the private bus travelling on the highway to lose control, after which it ploughed into several stationary vehicles parked along the roadside before crashing directly into the hotel and the betel shop next to it. A man who was drinking tea outside the eatery at the time was struck by the bus and died on the spot, according to the reports. The bus driver and several other people sustained grievous injuries in the crash and were rushed to...
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Ramamurthy seeks easier permissions for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

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Bengaluru : BJP MLA C.K. Ramamurthy has written to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge seeking immediate steps to simplify rules governing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and prevent police officials from allegedly troubling festival organisers. The Jayanagar legislator said Ganeshotsava was deeply connected with the religious sentiments and cultural traditions of the public. He alleged that organisers were increasingly facing difficulties due to strict conditions and procedures imposed by civic and police authorities. Ramamurthy claimed that the BBMP and police department guidelines relating to the installation and immersion of Ganesh idols had resulted in inconvenience for citizens. He said the authorities should distinguish between necessary safety measures and avoidable restrictions. In his communication to the Home Minister, the MLA requested that existing guidelines be reviewed and relaxed to make the permission process easier for organisers. He also sought direc...
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800 child labourers rescued in statewide police crackdown

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Bengaluru : Police across Karnataka have rescued nearly 800 children employed as labourers during a statewide operation covering 598 police station limits on Saturday, September 12, with Bengaluru accounting for the highest number of rescues. Acting on specific information about children being employed in violation of child labour laws, police teams conducted inspections at 16,951 locations across the state. A total of 800 children were rescued, including 503 from Bengaluru alone. The operation covered a wide range of establishments and workplaces suspected of employing children. Vijayapura recorded the second-highest number of rescues, with 72 children found working at various locations, followed by Tumakuru with 33, Koppal with 27 and Kalaburagi with 22. Other districts where children were rescued included Chikkaballapur with 16, Ballari with 15, Belagavi with 14, Mysuru and Chitradurga with 13 each, and Hubballi-Dharwad with 10. Bengaluru Rural reported nine rescues...
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PWD bribe charges surface in ED probe against Satish Jarkiholi

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Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate’s searches linked to Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi have triggered a fresh political controversy after the agency claimed that documents and digital evidence relating to alleged PWD irregularities and contractor bribe collection were recovered. The ED said searches were conducted at 21 locations linked to Jarkiholi, his family members and associates in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata as part of an investigation into suspected financial transactions, foreign investments and cross-border dealings. Some searches reportedly continued for more than 36 hours. ED, Bengaluru conducted searches at 21 premises linked to Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi & associates at Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak, & Kolkata on 09.09.2026 to 10.09.2026 under FEMA, 1999 & seized unaccounted cash of Rs 3.3 Cr, & foreign currency of Rs 15 Lakh. pic.twitter.com/RfPbuISA4F — ED (@dir_ed) September 11...
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Karnataka: 71 rescued in police drive against child labour

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Bengaluru: A major crackdown on child labour in Bengaluru West and Nelamangala has led to the rescue of more than 71 children allegedly employed in shops, garages and other establishments. In Nelamangala rural police limits, officials acted on information that minors were being illegally engaged as labourers. A special police team headed by DySP Umarani and CPI Narendra Babu conducted raids at the suspected premises. The operation reportedly uncovered instances of young children being made to perform strenuous work. Police registered five separate cases at the Nelamangala Rural police station following the raids. The children rescued from the establishments were handed over to a children’s care and counselling centre to ensure their safety. Bengaluru West Division police also launched an extensive campaign against the employment of minors. As part of the drive, police teams conducted surprise inspections at 917 establishments, including commercial outlets, garages and...
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