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Mangaluru: Mortal remains of Mumtaz Ali found; FIR filed against six, including woman
Mangaluru, Oct 7: The mortal remains of Mumtaz Ali, brother of former MLA Moideen Bawa and chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, were found in the Phalguni river near Kulur after an extensive search operation. The case has taken a dramatic turn with the filing of an FIR again
Mangalore: Owner changes bus name from ‘Israel’ to ‘Jerusalem’ after facing online backlash
In a bizarre incident in Karnataka, a private bus driver was compelled to change the name of his bus after facing backlash on social media.The bus, originally named "Israel Travels," has now been renamed "Jerusalem" following objections from online users. Some individuals even
Mangaluru: Mohiuddin Bava's brother Mamthaz Ali missing; car found in accident condition
Mangaluru, Oct 6: The car of Mamthaz Ali, brother of former MLA Mohiuddin Bava, was found in an accident condition on the Kuloor bridge on Sunday, October 6. He has been reported missing. The incident came to light on Sunday morning, and fire and rescue teams along with swimming experts bega
'Teach BJP-JD(S) a lesson for lying against me, my family': Siddaramaiah to people
Raichur, Oct 5 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called upon people to teach the BJP and JD(S) a lesson for "lying" against him and his family. Addressing a huge 'Swabhimani Convention' at Manvi town, CM Siddaramaiah said: "Have I done anything wrong? Is it
MUDA case fallout: Jarkiholi’s meeting with Kharge triggers speculation in State
Bengaluru, Oct 4 (IANS): Minister for PWD and mass leader from Backward Classes in Karnataka, Satish Jarkiholi’s meeting with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has sparked discussions of shift of leadership in the state. Satish Jarkiholi had met AICC President Kharge on Thursday evenin
K’taka govt celebrates 100 years of launch of freedom struggle at AICC’s Belagavi meet by Gandhi
Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS): The Karnataka Congress government on Wednesday celebrated the completion of 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s participation in the Belagavi city AICC convention from where he launched the freedom struggle against the British. In commemoration of 100 years of the Be
MUDA case: ED begins probe, CM Siddaramaiah likely to get summons
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the prime accused. Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any t
Karnataka Lokayukta to expedite probe against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Sep 30 (IANS): The Karnataka Lokayukta will expedite the investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and will soon go ahead with the legal procedures in the case, sources confirmed on Monday. Lokayukta, which ha
MUDA case: Special Court gives nod for probe by Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Sep 25 (IANS): In a major development, the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru on Wednesday gave the nod for an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case. Judge Santhosh Gajanana Bhat passed the order and desig
MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah's plea quashed, Governor's prosecution decision upheld
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court has quashed the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questioning the prosecution order given by the Governor in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. The bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order on
'We all stand by him': DKS rules out CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after MUDA case
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday asserted that there is no question of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigning in the wake of his plea against the Governor's sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA case being quashed. "We all stand
Karnataka judge expresses regret over ‘Pakistan’ remark on Bengaluru area, says it was reported out of context
Justice V Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court has expressed regret over the alleged objectionable remarks he made recently during judicial proceedings, which have gone viral prompting the Supreme Court to take cognisance of it. On September 20, a five-judge bench of the Apex court headed by t
Give NBWL nod for Kalasa water project else Karnataka will rethink Goa-Tamnar power line: CM to PM
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent attention and approval of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for the Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project. The project is crucial for fulfilling the
Transport dept instructs no action till Sep 18 on HSRP number plates
Bengaluru, Sep 17: The deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles expired on Sunday. However, the transport department has instructed traffic police not to take action until September 18. This allows those who have not yet registered for HSRP to do so by this d
Chikkamagaluru Police detain four minors for raising Palestinian flag while riding bike
Chikkamagaluru, Sep 16 (IANS): Karnataka Police detained four minors on Monday for raising a Palestinian flag while riding a bike in Chikkamagaluru district, police sources confirmed. The detained minors are being questioned regarding the incident. The boys are being asked how they obtained the P
'Free Palestine' poster seen in Killa area of Koppal district, police on high alert
Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS): A 'free Palestine' poster in the Killa area of Karnataka's Koppal district led to tension in the area before the police took it down, said officials here on Monday. The Muslim community in Karnataka was celebrating the Eid-e-Milad festival across the sta
Hypocritical of BJP to protest against Rahul Gandhi on reservations: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday defended Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on his reservation remarks, saying that it is hypocritical of the BJP to protest against the LoP. “It is hypocritical of BJP to protest against
MUDA case: Karnataka HC takes up Siddaramaiah's petition, CM goes on Bengaluru inspection tour
Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court on Thursday took up the hearing of a writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to grant consent for his prosecution in the alleged MUDA scam. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah, who had earlier ca