Karnataka Schools and Colleges Gear Up for POCSO Awareness Drives Amid Surge in Teenage Pregnancies

Karnataka Schools and Colleges Gear Up for POCSO Awareness Drives Amid Surge in Teenage Pregnancies

Bengaluru, October 16, 2025 – In a proactive move to combat the alarming rise in teenage pregnancies, the Karnataka government has mandated comprehensive awareness programs on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across government schools and colleges. The initiative, set to roll out in the coming weeks, aims to educate students, teachers, […]

Karnataka’s 71st Wildlife Week Culminates in Statewide Conservation Drive

Karnataka’s 71st Wildlife Week Culminates in Statewide Conservation Drive

Bengaluru, October 8, 2025 – The 71st Wildlife Week, observed annually from October 2 to 8 across India, drew to a close today with a series of impactful awareness programs organized by the Karnataka Forest Department. This year’s theme, “Wildlife Conservation for Our Future,” underscored the urgent need to protect the state’s rich biodiversity amid […]