Hashika Ramachandra of Karnataka broke the 13-year-old national record in the Women’s 400m Freestyle at the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships in Mangaluru. Other highlights include Karnataka’s dominance in the Men’s and Women’s 4x200m Freestyle relay events.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has opened the option entry window for the second round of KCET 2024 seat allotment. Students can now submit their college and course preferences online until September 11th. This is a critical step for securing a seat in your preferred program.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has denied reports of meeting former US President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris, calling them inaccurate. The denial comes after media speculation about a possible meeting during Shivakumar’s recent trip to the United States.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule for the second round of seat allotment for the Karnataka NEET UG 2024. The schedule outlines key dates for the seat matrix display, caution deposit payment, and option rearrangement. Candidates can access the detailed schedule and instructions on the KEA website.
Karnataka’s bowlers, led by Vijaykumar Vyshak and Anshul Kamboj, delivered a strong performance against Madhya Pradesh in a thrilling encounter. Vyshak and Kamboj combined for four wickets, including crucial dismissals of Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer, and Yash Dubey. The match saw a series of exciting moments, including boundaries and wickets, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced a revised schedule for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2024 for M.E., M.Tech., and M.Arch. courses, setting the exam date for September 18, 2024. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the KEA website starting September 11th.
A yoga teacher in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been arrested for allegedly raping a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) woman. The teacher, Pradeep Ullal, is accused of exploiting the woman’s belief in reincarnation by claiming they had a past life relationship. The victim, who lives in California, visited the teacher three times between 2021 and 2022, during which she claims she was sexually assaulted.
Following reports of inaccurate Kannada translations in the Gazetted Probationers’ examination, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to re-conduct the exam within two months to ensure fairness for all candidates.
The Karnataka government is implementing an ‘Anywhere Registration’ system starting September 2nd, allowing property owners to register their properties at any sub-registrar office within their district. This reform aims to reduce waiting times and make the process more convenient for individuals.
Karnataka is set to revise liquor prices, leading to an increase in beer prices by ₹10 to ₹30 per bottle. However, premium liquor will become cheaper by up to 20%. The move aims to boost Indian Made Liquor (IML) sales and aligns with the state government’s efforts to increase excise revenue.
