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Bengaluru police foils terror plot, five held for planning huge explosion
Bengalauru, Jul 19 (IANS): Bengaluru police busted a terror module with the arrest of five suspects, who were allegedly planning to carry out subversive activities in the city. City Crime Branch (CCB) officials also recovered weapons from the suspects, identified as Syed Suhel, Umar, Junaid, Mu
Karnataka CM meets Muslim scholars, makes his stand clear on UCC
Hyderabad: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given assurance to Muslim religious leaders that the implementation of a uniform civil code in Karnataka will not be allowed under any circumstances. During a meeting with a delegation of Muslim scholars led by Karnataka’s Ameer-E-Shariat Ma
Mangaluru - Dubai over Rs 50 k one way airfare dampen the spirits of coastal residents
Mangaluru, Jun 25: The sudden increase in airfare from Dubai to Mangaluru has posed a significant challenge for middle-class families residing in the Gulf nation. coastal residents With summer holidays underway in Dubai and Bakrid festival approaching, many natives of coastal districts who
Power tariff hike: Siddaramaiah meets industrialists, agrees to look into demands
Bengaluru, Jun 23 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met various industrialists to address the issue of power tariff hike in the state and the other issues faced by them. The industrialists' delegation was led by the President of Karnataka Federation of Commerce and Ind
Decisive action on fake news; Karnataka govt to call meeting of FB, Twitter, Google
Bengaluru, Jun 21 (IANS): The Karnataka government has decided to create a separate cyber wing in every police station to counter fake news, and will also hold a meeting with the representatives of Facebook, Twitter, Google and other social media platforms. Speaking to reporters here on Wednesd
Karnataka industry body calls for shutdown on June 22 against power tariff hike
Bengaluru, Jun 18 (IANS): The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) along with all other district chambers of commerce have given a shutdown call for June 22 against the recent power tariff hike. They have appealed to all the trade and industry to close their establishments in
'Will close down Facebook in India', Karnataka high court warns social media giant
Bengaluru, Jun 15 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday warned Facebook that it would consider issuing an order to close down the social media giant's activities in India following its alleged non-cooperation with the state police over investigation of the case of an imprisoned Indian citize
Karnataka govt decides to repeal anti-conversion law introduced by BJP
The Congress-led Karnataka government on Thursday decided to repeal the anti-conversion law that was introduced by the previous BJP government. The proposal was passed by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led cabinet and is likely to be brought on the floor of the house soon. The law, which was formul
200 units of free electricity to all including tenants, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jun 6 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that 200 units of free electricity will be provided to all domestic consumers, including those living in rented accomodations in the state. While interacting with reporters after garlanding the statue of former
Chief minister Siddaramaiah announces five guarantees as promised
Bengaluru, Jun 2 (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday declared that all five guarantees would be implemented within this financial year, and also announced the dates for the same. He said the free bus travel scheme for women will come into effect by June 11, free power up to
Bus travel free for women throughout Karnataka regardless of BPL, APL: Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru, May 30: Women can travel for free throughout Karnataka state in government buses regardless of whether they belong to BPL or APL card category. This information was given by transport minister Ramalinga Reddy. After holding a meeting with the officials at the KSRTC office at Shantinaga
Mangaluru: Woman lodges 'triple talaq' complaint against husband
Mangaluru, May 30 (IANS): A Muslim woman has lodged a police complaint against her husband for throwing her and their two children out after pronouncing triple talaq in this district of the state. Shabana registered a complaint with Pandeshwara police station in Mangaluru city against Mohammad
'Will take a decision which benefits all': Education minister Madhu Bangarappa on hijab ban
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS): In connection with the hijab ban in schools and colleges in Karnataka, state Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday said the Congress government will take a decision which would benefit all students. Speaking to reporters, Bangarappa admitted that were a few le
Diamonds worth 1.69 crore seized at Mangaluru International Airport
DDiamonds worth Rs 1.69 crore have been seized from a Dubai-bound passenger during pre-embarkation security check at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), a customs release here said on Sunday. The CISF personnel intercepted the passenger on Thursday and retrieved two pouches concealed in his u
Karnataka govt all set to overturn hijab ban
Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS): The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to remove the ban on hijab in the state, sources said on Wednesday. The new government is waiting to settle down and complete the cabinet expansion. While campaigning for the May 10 Assembly polls, the Congress, espec
Newly elected legislators take oath in Karnataka Assembly
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS): The first session of the 16th Karnataka Legislative Assembly after the Siddaramaiah government assumed office commenced on Monday. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath to senior leader, R.V. Deshpande, at the Raj Bhavan as Pro-tem Speaker of the house. De
Siddaramaiah assures of fulfilling people's aspirations, to release order on guarantee schemes
Bengaluru, May 20 (IANS): After taking oath as new Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah on Saturday declared that his government would fulfil the aspirations of the people. "The people want a change. I will get approval from the cabinet and release the order today on all five guarantees
Karnataka Polls 2023: Voters Can Produce THESE Besides Voter ID To Vote Tomorrow
With just a day left for voting in the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023, a concerned citizen who is planning to vote should know that the Election Commission allows identification cards other than the Elector’s Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) or simply Voter ID cards to be used to cast a vote. On