Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is set to introduce a new Shakti Smart Travel Card for women, integrating free bus travel with metro services under a single smart card system. The move aims to simplify public transport access and strengthen the state’s flagship Shakti free travel scheme. The new card will allow women commuters to use […]
Digital Reform to Simplify Student Services The Karnataka government has decided to shift the issuance of key educational certificates to an online system through the Sakala and Seva Sindhu portal. The reform will help Common Entrance Test (CET) aspirants avoid paperwork, long queues, and repeated visits to government offices. Single Online Application for Multiple Certificates […]
October 17, 2025 Bengaluru, the hub of India’s tech industry and a passionate cricket-loving city, may soon see the construction of a new international-level cricket stadium. The Karnataka government has given in-principle approval for the project, aimed at addressing safety concerns highlighted by a tragic stampede at the existing M Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this year. […]
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, October 16, 2025 In a landmark move to revolutionize public education, the Karnataka government has announced the upgrade of 800 existing government schools into Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), aiming to bridge the gap between rural and urban learning opportunities. The initiative, revealed by School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa during a press conference […]
Bengaluru, October 6, 2025 – In a bid to foster academic excellence and global exposure among underprivileged students, the Karnataka government has launched an innovative program sending four top performers from the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams to the United Kingdom. This seven-day inspirational tour, organized by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), […]
Bengaluru, January 28, 2025 – The Karnataka government has approved the Minority Education Bill, aimed at easing regulations for higher education institutions run by minority communities. The new bill allows these institutions to enroll fewer students from minority communities while still retaining their minority status. Additionally, it mandates that two-thirds of the staff in these […]