January 20, 2026

Kerala's DGE Reviews State School Arts Festival, Considers Cutting Mangalamkali Time

Kerala's Director of General Education, N.S.K. Umesh, plans to review the 64th State School Arts Festival and may reduce Mangalamkali performance time from 15 to 10 minutes after talks with stakeholders.

January 20, 2026

Mysuru Launches Swachh Category Competitions to Boost Cleanliness and Public Health

Mysuru City Corporation has started Swachh Category Competitions across nine sectors to promote cleanliness and scientific waste management. Citizens and institutions can register by January 26 to join this green drive.

January 20, 2026

Karnataka Protesters Rally Against Government School Closures Under New Scheme

Parents, students, and leaders in Kalghatgi, Dharwad district, protest closure of government schools under the Karnataka Public Schools Scheme. They warn the move will harm children of farmers and working class. The Save Public Education Committee demands withdrawal of government orders on magnet schools.

January 20, 2026

IRISET Partners with CVR College to Launch Railway Signalling Course in B.Tech

Indian Railways' IRISET and CVR College signed an MoU to add a railway signalling and Kavach system course in B.Tech. This helps students gain skills in modern railway tech.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Decide if Enforcement Directorate is a Juristic Person

The Supreme Court will hear petitions by Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenging whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a juristic person that can sue in High Courts. Both States oppose ED's legal actions, questioning its right to file writ petitions. The case is set for hearing after four weeks.