Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Land notified for acquisition for Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project or Bidadi Township Project at Bidadi, South Bangalore district (Ramanagara) on May 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J 1. Bidadi township: 22% of landowners in seven villages near Bengaluru get compensation over three monthsAbout 22% of the total landowners in the seven villages notified for the Bidadi township project have received compensation, while the rest have either not consented to parting with their land or are yet to receive compensation. Final notifications for two more villages were issued recently, and the process of disbursing compensation is yet to begin.Farmers opposing the project say the figures reflect a general reluctance among farmers to part with their land while officials of the Greater Bengaluru Development Authority (GBDA), the implementing agency, say the process is lengthy and takes time. Pointing to data, the officials added that many farmers had purchased land elsewhere after opting for cash compensation.2. Sugarcane farmers stopped from marching towards Belagavi for ‘Jail Bharo’ protestPolice detained over 100 sugarcane farmers who were participating in the ‘Jail Bharo’ protest in Belagavi on November 5. The detained farmers include frontline leaders Chunappa Pujeri, Shashikant Padasalagi Guruji, and Prem Chougala.Mr. Pujeri and Mr. Chougala were detained at the Mukti math premises on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway while Mr. Guruji and others were picked up near Mudalagi where they were leading a padayatra (march).The detentions follow a prohibitory order issued under BNSS 163 by the district administration. The order banned all protests along the National Highway, the Hindalaga jail, and some other areas.3. Private bus fares soar after KSRTC hike; commuters face festive season burdenCommuters travelling from Bengaluru to various destinations across Karnataka and other neighboring States are facing a steep increase in private bus fares following the recent hike in fares of State-run transport corporations, adding to their financial burden during the festive season when travel demand is high.Private bus operators have significantly increased ticket prices on several routes, with commuters alleging that fares have surged disproportionately, particularly during weekends and holidays. Popular routes connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru, Hubballi and Belagavi have witnessed sharp increases as demand for tickets rises during the festive season.4. Tribal woman killed by tiger near Bandipur Tiger ReserveA tribal woman was reportedly killed in a tiger attack near the forest fringe at Nanjadevarabetta Hill, close to the Doranakatte Tribal Colony in Nanjangud taluk of Mysuru district, on Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Machamma, a 45-year-old shepherd. She was grazing her goats and sheep near a village bordering the Bandipur Tiger Reserve when a tiger reportedly dragged her into the forest and mauled her to death. Published - November 05, 2026 07:35 pm IST