Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

A pair of buffaloes runningin slush field during ​Jaya - ​V​ijaya Jodukare Kambala ​at Jeppinamogaru, in Mangaluru. | Photo Credit: MANJUNATH H.S. 1. KRRS appeals to buffalo owners to desist from participating in Mysuru Dasara KambalaKarnataka Rajya Raita Sangha (KRRS) appealed to owners of buffaloes, in the coastal region, registered for participating in Mysuru Dasara Kambala to cancel their registration and withdraw from the sport. The kambala in Mysuru is scheduled on October 18 and 19. Stating that KRRS holds immense respect and admiration for the kambala, Badagalapura Nagendra, State president of KRRS, said that the KRRS opposes holding kambala in Mysuru for three reasons.Kambala, which requires huge quantity of water, is being held when more than 200 taluks across Karnataka are reeling under severe drought. Secondly, the site selected for the kambala was originally designated as a park. But now, more than 50 trees and hundreds of shrubs have been removed, and the lake bed has been filled in to create a track for buffalo racing. Thirdly, Mysuru citizens have been requesting that existing Dasara events be organised in a systematic manner, before adding new ones.2. BMTC to share real-time bus data with mobility platforms in BengaluruThe Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is preparing to share real-time bus transit data with third-party mobility platforms, a long-pending move expected to make public transport information more accessible and help commuters plan journeys involving multiple modes of transport.In the initial phase, BMTC is planning to provide its transit data to Namma Yatri, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), and Tummoc, according to officials. The initiative is expected to enable passengers to access updated bus information through these applications and coordinate their journeys with Namma Metro, autorickshaw, and other transport services.3. Teachers’ selfless effort transforms Kondlur school campus into a green assetThe Government High School at Kondlur in Tirthahalli taluk, named after late socialist leader Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, stands out for more than its academic record. Spread over an eight-acre campus, the school has developed a thriving plantation that generates income for its activities — largely through the dedication of its teachers.Over the past 11 years, the campus has been transformed. It now has an acre of areca, three acres of cashew, around 40 coconut trees, fruit-bearing plants, and a well-maintained garden. All earnings from the plantation are credited to the School Development and Management Committee account. In the last three years, the plantation has contributed between ₹50,000 and ₹2 lakh annually. Published - October 12, 2026 06:24 pm IST