The BJP in Karnataka has urged the state government to take serious precautions against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) following two cases in Bengaluru. The Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, emphasizes the need for immediate assessment of oxygen and ICU bed availability in preparation for potential outbreaks,

The ruling Congress government on Thursday (January 2) approved a cabinet decision to hike the ticket fares of state-run buses from January 5. Here is why.

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, addressing the press on January 2, stated that the fare revision was unavoidable due to rising diesel prices and labour costs.

Karnataka's cabinet approved a bus fare increase of up to 15% across four state-run transport corporations, effective January 5.

Veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday condemned the Congress government's decision to hike the fare of state transport buses in Karnataka and urged it to withdraw the

Siddaramaiah-led state administration justifies the move citing the precarious financial condition of the four state-run road transport corporations and increased operational costs, Opposition says the government is “extorting the common man”.