State news
Mar 6: 229 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Mar 6: The COVID-19 cases in Karnataka further declined from 278 cases on Saturday to 229 cases on Sunday while 3 deaths were reported on the day taking the infection tally and fatalities to 39,42,575 and 39,991 respectively, the State health department said. In its daily COVID-19 bull
Cauvery board's decision on Mekedatu DPR will go in Karnataka's favour, says CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Mar 4: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday expressed confidence that the Cauvery Water Management Board's decision regarding approval of the Detailed Project Report on Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across Cauvery river will go in favour of Karnataka. "We know which stage M
Mar 2: 188 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, 12 deaths
Bengaluru, Mar 2: Karnataka on Wednesday registered 188 fresh coronavirus cases and 12 related fatalities, taking the aggregate to 39,41,453 and the toll to 39,969. There were 816 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries in the state to 38,97,239, a Health bulletin said. Of the new c
One from Karnataka accompanying Naveen injured in Ukraine: CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Mar 1: One student from Karnataka was injured in shelling in Kharkiv in Ukraine, that left a medical student from the state dead, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday. He had accompanied Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, who died in the shelling. "Two more students from Chal
Mangaluru: Dead body of 16-year-old boy who went missing on Sunday found in suspicious condition

Mangaluru: The dead body of a 16-year-old boy who went missing on Sunday was found on Monday at Nethravathi River at Hoigebazar here in the city. The deceased boy has been identified as Drishyanth (16), a 9th-grade student of Rosario School in Pandeshwar. Drishyanth is the son of Asha and Chinapp
Feb 23: 667 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, 21 deaths

Bengaluru, Feb 23: Karnataka on Wednesday reported 667 fresh cases of coronavirus and 21 virus-related fatalities, taking the aggregate to 39,38,699 and the death toll to 39,866. There were 1,674 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,89,418, a health bulletin said. Of the ne
Congress leaders meet Karnataka Governor seeking Minister Eshwarappa's dismissal

Bengaluru, Feb 22: A delegation of Congress leaders on Tuesday met Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot and submitted a memorandum seeking the dismissal of Minister K S Eshwarappa and that he be booked for sedition over a statement on the national flag. Congress leaders and legislators led by
Feb 21: 679 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, 21 fatalities
Bengaluru, Feb 21: Karnataka on Monday reported 679 fresh cases of coronavirus and 21 fatalities, taking the aggregate to 39,37,265 and toll to 39,816. There were 1,932 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,86,052, a health bulletin said. Of the new cases, 346 were from Beng
Youngster brutally killed in Shimoga, schools, colleges in city declared holiday

In an incident reported from Shimoga, a youngster was brutally stabbed and killed in the city’s Bharati Colony here on late Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as Harsha, an activist of Bajrang Dal. Harsha was reportedly brutally killed after stabbing around 10 pm on Sunday. Local
32-year-old man dies in Mangaluru Police's Custody, Commissioner assures family of fair probe

Mangaluru: A 32-year-old man reportedly died in Mangaluru Police Custody on Friday afternoon after he was taken into custody in the wee hours of Friday for attempted robbery near Jyothi Circle here in the city. The deceased person has been identified as Rajesh Kumar (32), a resident of Urwa Marig
Karnataka lecturer resigns for being asked to remove Hijab by college

Tumkuru: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A lecturer at a private college in Tumkuru of Karnataka has resigned from her job after she was allegedly asked to remove her Hijab in the college amidst the Hijab row in the state. The lecturer identified as Chandini was working in the Department of English in T
Mangaluru: Five arrested in two cases of drugs trafficking, over 3 kg ganja seized

Mangaluru, Feb 17: Police have arrested five persons in two separate cases of ganja peddling. In the first case, police personnel from Konaje police station, based on reliable information, inspected a motorbike bearing registration No. KA19EY755 at Oorumane cross in Manjanady village. They found
On Camera, Student Told To "Remove That (Hijab)"; Some Refused, Sent Back

Bengaluru: Students at some Karnataka schools were directed to remove their hijabs before entering the campus on Monday morning, in accordance with an interim High Court order that said educational institutions could re-open (after having been shut last week) but no religious clothing would be allow
Hijab row: HC adjourns hearing till Tuesday, declines to impose restrictions on media coverage
Bengaluru: Karnataka HC on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Hijab issue in the state till Tuesday, February 15. The hearing will begin at 2:30 pm on Tuesday. During the hearing, the HC also refused to impose restrictions on media while covering the issue. The court was replying to one of the a
Hijab row: High schools reopen in Karnataka
Bengaluru(PTI): High schools in Karnataka reopened on Monday after being shut from last Wednesday following untoward incidents in parts of the State over the hijab row. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code has been imposed in sensitive areas in the districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, a
Section 144 imposed around schools in Udupi from Feb 14 to 19

Mangaluru(PTI): The Udupi district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in areas around all high schools in the district from Monday till February 19. The move comes as part of a precautionary measure as the schools are reopening Monday after the holiday declare
Countdown for ISRO's first launch mission of 2022 commences
Bengaluru(PTI): The 25-hour countdown for Indian Space Research Organisation's first launch mission of 2022, to orbit earth observation satellite EOS-04 onboard PSLV-C52, began early on Sunday, the space agency said. The launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which will also carry two smal
Motivated comments on India's internal issues not welcome: MEA on Hijab row
New Delhi(PTI): India on Saturday rejected criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in certain educational institutions in Karnataka and said that "motivated comments" on the country's internal issues are not welcome. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said