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Matsyagandha Express to run with modern LHB coaches from Feb 17, 2025

Udupi, Oct 16: Finally it is good news for the travellers of Matsyagandha train between Mangaluru-Mumbai as their long standing demand of upgrading the Matsyagandha train with LHB coaches will soon be a reality. Southern Railway, Palakkad division has officially stated that Matsyagandha express w

Kacheguda-Mangaluru Express extended to Murdeshwar gets rousing welcome at Kundapur

Patrons accorded a warm reception to Kacheguda-Mangaluru Central Express on its first run to the extended destination - Murdeshwar - at Kundapur station recently. Members of Kundapura Railu Prayanikara Hitarakshans Samithi and the public celebrated on the arrival of the service. Speaking on the o

Three-day yellow alert in Bengaluru; heavy rains expected in Uttar Kannada

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS): The IT capital of India turned into a virtual hill station following incessant rain on Tuesday with temperature also dipping. However, several areas reported waterlogging that resulted in huge traffic snarls. Continuous rainfall since late Monday night has caused signifi

DyCM DKS warns of agitation over tax 'injustice' to Karnataka

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the state has suffered injustice in terms of tax share from the central government and announced that protests will be staged to get rights. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar stated on Saturday,

Dasara festival celebrated with grandeur in Mysuru city

Mysuru, Oct 12 (IANS): Dasara festival is being celebrated with much fervour and grandeur in Mysuru city. Thousands of tourists including foreigners have flocked to the city to witness the Dasara celebration and the Jamboo Savari. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conducted Nandi Dhwaj puja at auspicio

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