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Tussle between Jarkiholi, DKS set to escalate over Dy CM's growing influence in Belagavi
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS): The tussle between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi is set to escalate over the state Congress President's growing influence in the minister's stronghold. According to sources, Minister Jarkiholi, a k
Mangaluru: Threat emails received by 3 prominent schools in city; police ensure safety
Mangaluru, Jan 27: Three prominent private schools in Mangaluru received threatening emails on Monday, January 27, claiming the presence of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on their premises. The schools, located in well-known areas under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru city and rural p
Five guarantees have falsified pessimistic prediction of financial crisis, says Governor Gehlot
Bengaluru, Jan 26: Karnataka’s successful implementation of the five guarantees have “falsified the pessimistic prediction” of leading to financial crisis and stunt State’s development, said Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot in his Republic Day address in Bengaluru on Sunday
Bengaluru man, 33, dies after participating in clinical trial, family blames side effects: Report
A 33-year-old man, who had been involved in a clinical trial conducted by Syngene International, was found dead at his brother’s home in Jalahalli on Wednesday morning. His brother, claims that Nagesh Veeranna’s death was a result of the side effects from the medicines administered du
Mandatory family e-KYC for ration cards: Benefits to be stopped if missed
Mangaluru, Jan 25: The state government has provided a final opportunity for ration card holders to complete the e-KYC process for all family members. According to the food and civil supplies department, families who fail to complete the e-KYC within the stipulated time will have their ration b
Power sharing: Congress high command will take final decision, says CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS): Commenting on the issue of power sharing in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remarked on Thursday that the final decision in this regard would be taken by the Congress high command. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, in response to a question about supporters
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox. The man has been admitted to Victoria Hospital and is undergoing treatment, media reports said. Further investigations are underway to confirm other details of the
Child selling racket busted in Belagavi dist; four, including step-father, arrested
Belagavi, Jan 22 (IANS): Karnataka Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a child-selling racket in the border district of Belagavi, with the arrest of four individuals. The arrests were made in connection with the selling of a seven-year-old boy, from Sultanpur near Hukkeri town in the
KEA announces CET for admissions to engineering, medical colleges on April 16, 17
Bengaluru, Jan 16: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has officially announced that the CET (Common Entrance Test) for admissions to engineering and medical colleges will be conducted on April 16 and 17. Higher Education Minister Dr M C Sudhakar confirmed the dates. KEA has also infor
Gangolli-origin fishing boat sinks near Karwar, Rs 70 lac loss reported
Kundapur, Jan 15: A fishing boat named Sea Hunter, owned by Momin Najima of Gangolli, sank off the coast of Karwar, resulting in a reported loss of approximately Rs 70 lac. The boat, operated by Tandel Yogesh Ramakrishna Harikanta along with seven crew members, departed Malpe Port at 10:30 P
'Ready to sacrifice...': CM Siddaramaiah says at Cong meet amid infighting buzz
Bengaluru, Jan 14 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has submitted that he is "ready to sacrifice for the party" amid the buzz over infighting and speculative talks related to power-sharing in the state unit of the ruling Congress, sources said on Monday. CM Siddaramaiah'
Passport seva kendras to open in all Lok Sabha constituencies
New Delhi, Jan 13: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that Passport Seva Kendras will be established in all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country. Scindia made the announcement while inaugurating a Passport Seva Kendra in Guna, the constituency which he re
'There's no crisis in Congress party': D K Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Jan 9 (IANS): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar responding to rumours about the infighting in the Congress clarified that there is no crisis in the party. Addressing a press conference at the state Congress unit office in Bengaluru, Shivakumar, when asked about conve
2 HMP virus cases in state, govt swings into action to check spread
Bengaluru, Jan 6: With the detection of two cases of HMPV, that originally surfaced in China, in Karnataka, the State Government has swung into action and is taking precautionary steps to check the spread of the virus. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who held a review meeting with Health Depart
Passengers to pay 15% more as KSRTC hikes bus fares starting Jan 4 midnight
Bengaluru, Jan 4: A 15% hike in bus fares across Karnataka’s state-run buses will come into effect from midnight tonight, January 5, as approved by the state cabinet. This increase will impact all buses operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), North West Karnata
Karnataka Police arrest bank manager-led gang for siphoning Rs 12.51 crore via corporate data theft
Bengaluru, Dec 28 (IANS): The Karnataka Police have arrested a gang of four individuals, led by the Manager of the Corporate Division at Axis Bank in Gujarat, for siphoning off crores of rupees by stealing sensitive data from a company, officials said on Saturday. The Bengaluru East CEN poli
Despite confirming lack of involvement, PF officials continuing with proceedings: Robin Uthappa
Bengaluru, Dec 22 (IANS): Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who faces an arrest warrant for alleged Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) fraud, has said that he had no role in the day-to-day operations of the business and despite confirming the lack of his involvement, the PF officials were
Warrant of arrest issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa in PF case
Bengaluru, Dec 21 (IANS): The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthapp