Bengaluru, October 18, 2025 – In a ground-breaking move to modernize administrative processes and curb inefficiencies, the Karnataka government has officially rolled out an AI-powered facial recognition system for marking staff attendance across government and aided schools, as well as pre-university (PU) colleges. The initiative, launched today, aims to enhance transparency, eliminate proxy attendance, and […]
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, […]
Bengaluru, September 27, 2025 – As the vibrant celebrations of Dasara unfold across Karnataka, a massive statewide Socio-Educational Survey has sparked controversy by overlapping with the festive holidays. Launched on September 22, the initiative aims to gather critical data on social, economic, and educational disparities among communities, but government employees, teachers, and frontline workers are […]
Bengaluru, June 30, 2025 – In a first-of-its-kind action, the Karnataka government has imposed a ₹4 lakh penalty on St. Joseph’s University, a prominent private-aided Jesuit institution in Bengaluru, for breaching regulatory norms related to admissions and course expansions. The penalty, announced on June 24, 2025, follows an inspection by the Karnataka State Higher Education […]
Bengaluru, June 10, 2025 – The Karnataka Higher Education Department has recently reinforced its mandate requiring all educational institutions across the state to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras. This directive, aimed at curbing anti-social activities such as drug abuse, ragging, and harassment, has sparked a mix of support and concern among students, educators, and administrators. […]
