The state government of Karnatka has cleared 25 industrial projects worth Rs 31,000 cr. The Karnataka State High Level Committee (KSHLC) has given its nod to complete the projects within minimum time period.

The steel plant project of Rs 6,150 crore will be completed by Bharat Mines and Minerals Ispat Ltd (BMMIL) in Bellary. Indian Strategic Petroleum Research Project of Rs 1,250 crore will be set up by The Oil Industry Development Board (OIDB) of Union petroleum ministry. It would be set up in 160 acres of land in Mangalore.

Movie fans can watch Rajnikanth-starrer ‘Kuselan’ today (Friday, Aug 1) without any dread of protestations.

A film premiere was held in Bangalore on Thursday, soon after ace Kollywood superstar Ranjikanth apologized to his annoyed buffs in Karnataka through the electronic media.

After that apology, a satisfied Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has backed away objections against the film and has permitted ‘Kuselan’ to be released on Friday.

Bangalore, July 26: Karnataka government has ordered a probe after eight small bombs exploded in quick succession across Bangalore city, killing two people and wounding at least 15 people.

Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa asked a special team to lead the probe.

He informed, "We have given Rs. one lakh to the families of the dead and 25-50 thousand rupees to the injured. Police and other officials have been directed to monitor the situation round the clock. I have also directed to constitute special team to nab the culprits."

Kolkata-based Energy Development Company Limited has decided to set up a 1.5 MW wind mill energy plant in District - Chitradurg in the state of Karnataka, with a capital investment of Rs 9.5 crore

Bangalore, July 17: The Budget Session of the new Karnataka Assembly will commence here today.