EXPLAINED: 17 - The Real Truth

Shivamogga airport to soon start flights to three new destinations

Bengaluru's Shivamogga airport, operational since Aug 31, will add direct flights to Goa, Tirupati & Hyderabad. Star Air, a regional airline, will start flights from Oct 29. Indigo operates daily flights between Bengaluru & Shivamogga. Airport built at ₹449.22 crore, expected to improve connectivity to Malnad region & tourist destinations.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

NWKRTC launches new buses to meet festival rush

NWKRTC has added 500 buses to meet the festival rush, operating from various bus stands in Karnataka to various towns and outside. Special buses will run between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Goa, Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Tickets can be booked online or via KSRTC mobile app.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Police arrest one more person in youth’s murder

The Ernakulam Town South police have arrested one more person in connection with the alleged murder of a man from Kochi in Goa two years ago but came to light only last month.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Meet Jake Dryan, the British chef obsessed with Indian cuisine

UK-based chef and food blogger Jake Dryan has dedicated his time to exploring Indian cuisine and has been covering the country’s varied culinary repertoire one State at a time. Having covered over 13 States including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and West Bengal so far, next week, he will start the…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Goa CM inaugurates torch relay for National Games

Goa CM inaugurates torch relay for National Games

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

CBI arrests five for allegedly misappropriating RLDA funds

CBI arrests 5, incl. 2 ex-RLDA & Bank of Baroda officials, for misappropriating ₹31.50cr from RLDA funds. Accused diverted funds to shell entities, withdrew & misappropriated them. Searches conducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa & Himachal Pradesh. Loss to RLDA due to reinvestment of only ₹3.50cr.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Madhapur SOT officials nab gang of four for possession of cocaine

Madhapur Zone SOT apprehend 4, incl. drug peddler, seize 32g cocaine. Peddler procured contraband from Goa, sold to close friends in Hyderabad. Bommadevara Veera Raju alias Vicky, 29, nabbed along with Rajesh Gopishetty, 38, Naresh Gopisetty, 36, Thota Kranthi Kumar, 45. Rajesh joined Vicky in peddling drugs.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

P.S. Sreedharan Pillai — a Governor in his literary labyrinth

As Goa Governor, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai takes full advantage of his bully pulpit, speaking about, and disseminating his passion for reading and literature. He has authored more than 200 books which traverse an astonishing range of subjects – from history, politics, law to poetry and economy, being possibly the only…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

NCC team from Karnataka and Goa wins first prize in firing and aeromodelling competition at AIVSC 2023

NCC Directorate Karnataka & Goa won 1st prize at All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2023, with 12 medals & Vayu Sena Trophy. 608 Air Wing NCC cadets competed in drill, skeet shooting, firing & aeromodelling. 7 cadets from 8 Karnataka Air Squadron, Belagavi, won silver & bronze medals in aeromodelling.…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Nijo Gilbert to lead Kerala in Santosh Trophy; ten new faces in the squad

Nijo Gilbert to lead Kerala in 77th Santosh Trophy. Ten players to make debut. Group A: Kerala, Goa, Chhattisgarh, J&K. Rain affected preparations. Friendly vs Muthoot FC, Lakshadweep on Oct 7. Six groups, winners to final phase in Arunachal Pradesh. Three best second-placed teams, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh in main…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023