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"Nanna Arivna Parvadi” book launched in Bengaluru during joint event of Shanti Prakashna, JIH

Bengaluru: 28 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau/ Press Release) In an event that took place at the BIFT Auditorium in Bengaluru Yogesh Master's book titled "Nanna Arivna Parvadi" was launched here in the city on Thursday. The event was organized by Shanti Prakashna Mangalore in co
Instagram fight ends in boy's murder, three minors detained in Belagavi

Belagavi, Sep 28 (IANS): In a tragic incident, a fight that started on Instagram led to the murder of a minor boy in Karnataka's Belagavi district, police said on Thursday, adding that three other minor boys have been detained and one person arrested. The deceased body was identified as 17-ye
K'taka bandh: Only protest allowed, legal action if bandh is forced, says Home Min Parameshwara

Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS): Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara Thursday said only protest is allowed on September 29. If anyone tries to force people to observe bandh, legal action will be initiated. Kannada organisations have given a Karnataka bandh call opposing release of the Cau
MetroMitra at Bengaluru's Jayanagar: Scan QR code, hail auto-rickshaw, ride on
A standee with a QR code, placed near 'Entrance C,' allows commuters to scan and book auto-rickshaws to nearby areas. Commuters can now easily hail auto-rickshaws for the last leg of their journey, as the MetroMitra service was launched at the Jayanagar metro station. It was inaugurated
Kerala Police Arrest Army Jawan For False Statement About 'Attack' On Him

The friend of the army jawan reportedly told the police that Shine Kumar created the whole act in order to become "famous". A soldier who claimed that six miscreants assaulted him and wrote 'PFI' on his back near his home in Kollam was taken into custody along with his f
Karnataka: 2 held for raising Jai Shri Ram slogans inside mosque

Kadaba: Police have arrested two persons, who allegedly barged into a mosque and raised ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, an official said on Tuesday. The arrested youths have been identified as Keerthan, a resident of Bilinele Sodlu and Sachin, a resi
Bandh in Bengaluru against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu affects normal life

Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti,' an umbrella outfit of farmers' associations and other organisations led by farmer leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar, has given the call for today's dawn-to-dusk (6 am to 6 pm) Bengaluru shutdown. The Bengaluru bandh called by farmers and Kannada orga
After pact, rebellion: JD(S)-BJP alliance off to a rough start, dissent rears its head in Karnataka too

The recently announced alliance between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) has been met with resistance from leaders in both parties in Karnataka. While at least two JD(S) leaders have resigned, several Muslim functionaries of the party have threatened to sever ties with the party. This comes clos
Mangaluru: Person loses Rs 1.93 lac on pretext of getting his KYC details updated

Mangaluru, Sep 24: A stranger got Rs 1,93,210 transferred from the account of a person on the pretext of updating the KYC of the latter so as to prevent the credit card from getting blocked. The complainant received a message on his mobile asking him to update his KYC details. Later, a stran
Nawayath Cricket League in Mangaluru concludes, Ruknuddin Challengers emerge champions

Mangaluru: 21 September (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Nawayath Cricket League (NCL) witnessed a thrilling conclusion at the 'Perfect Pass' sports arena on Wednesday, with the Ruknuddin Challengers emerging victorious in a closely contested final match. The Bhatkal Cricket Friends (BCF) team
Painting with Islamic symbols at Hindu religious centre in Kolar, one held

Kolar, Sep 20 (IANS): A man has been arrested for colouring boulders in green and drawing Islamic symbols atop a hill in a painting at Hindu pilgrimage centre in the district. The arrested person has been identified as Anwar a.k.a Pyarejaan, a resident of Paparajanahalli in Kolar Rural polic
Set minimum age to access social media, says Karnataka high court

BENGALURU: 20 September 2023 (Agencies ) The Karnataka high court on Tuesday said it would be "better for the nation" if access to social media is restricted for youngsters, especially schoolchildren, and suggested that the threshold age for access should be 21 or 18 years when they get
Udipi police book cheating case against Hindutva hardliner Chaitra Kundapura

UDUPI: Hindutva hardliner Chaitra Kundapura, who was booked by the Bengaluru CCB police in connection with a cheating case, is also accused of cheating a person from Brahmavar in Udupi to the tune of Rs 5 lakh. Chaitra allegedly cheated Sudina, 33, a resident of Kodi village by promising him of hel
Operation Hasta: 15 plus leaders from BJP, JD-S join Congress in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Sept 15 (IANS): More than 15 prominent leaders and former corporators from BJP and JD-S joined Karnataka's ruling Congress n Bengaluru on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The function was held at the Bharat Jodo Auditorium at the party office he
Nipah virus: Schools, colleges shut for 2 days in Kozhikode, Kerala on alert

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kerala, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in Kozhikode on Thursday and Friday. The holiday was declared by Kozhikode District Collector A Geetha, who in a Facebook post said educational institutions can arrange online classes on the
Nipah outbreak: Health alert issued on Tamil Nadu-Kerala border

Following the deaths due to Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala, Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued an alert in the border areas. Dr. T.S., Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu. In view of the two cases of Nipah
Gold powder worth Rs 14.50 lakhs seized at Mangaluru Airport

Mangaluru, Sep 13: Smuggled gold was seized by customs department officials at Mangaluru International Airport from a passenger on Tuesday September 12. The passenger had arrived from Dubai. The sleuths of the customs department seized 242 grams of gold powder valued at Rs 14.50 lac. C
Four killed, 10 injured in truck-KSRTC bus collision in Chitradurga

Chitradurga, Sep 11 (IANS): In a tragic incident, four persons travelling in a bus were killed and ten others injured in an accident near Gollahalli National Highway 150 in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Monday. According to police, the accident took place at 3 a.m. when the bus at