Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Tourism Minister K.J. George reaffirmed that Karnataka will not permit casino culture along its coast, focusing instead on sustainable coastal infrastructure, river cruises, and genuine homestays.
The Karnataka Department of Tourism and Karnataka Tourism Society have announced the state's first dedicated Tourism Awards 2026 to recognize excellence in hospitality, travel services, and sustainability across 31 districts.
Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the Sri Siddeshwara Swami Arboretum in Savalsang village of Indi taluk, announcing plans to establish a blackbuck reserve and tree park in the region.
Fifteen residents, including six families from Rattihalli taluk in Haveri district, escaped unhurt after severe flash floods and landslides struck Nepal during their pilgrimage tour.
A tourist jeep carrying three visitors fell into a 40-foot deep gorge near Jhiri Falls in the Chandradrona mountain range in Chikkamagaluru taluk. Miraculously, the driver and all three tourists escaped with minor injuries.
An advisory meeting was held in Kitturu to discuss strategies for preserving the historic Kittur Fort and surrounding heritage monuments. Key stakeholders and scholars participated, while local Town Panchayat members raised concerns over being excluded from official discussions.
A proposal for a ₹40-crore cable car project at Gokak Falls in Belagavi district has been submitted to the Karnataka government for final approval after securing finance clearance.
Forest authorities in Belathangadi taluk have reopened Didupe Falls for tourists from September 7, while maintaining the ban on trekking at Gadaikallu for safety reasons.
During an inspection of Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach in Mangaluru, Tourism Minister K.J. George announced plans to fully upgrade infrastructure at existing certified beaches while exploring cruise and houseboat tourism along the coast.
Karnataka Tourism and Energy Minister K.J. George inspected Trasi-Maravanthe Beach in Kundapura taluk to evaluate coastal tourism projects and provided updates on regional hydro energy initiatives.