State news
Karnataka universities say ‘no’ to surgical strike day
BENGALURU: Most of the state run universities and higher education Institutions in Karnataka are not supporting observing ‘Surgical Strike Day’ on Saturday, the second anniversary of the strike by Indian commandos on bases of terror outfits in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, as suggested by the Union gov
Shop owners in Karnataka will soon need licence to sell cigarettes
In order to prevent children and school students getting easy access to tobacco, the Karnataka government is mulling a new special license, which will regulate the sale of cigarette and other forms of tobacco among shop owners. This special license will be issued to shops by respective urban local b
Airtel to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Karnataka
BENGALURU: Private telecom service provider Airtel has chalked out plans to strengthen its presence in Karnataka. As part of plans to widen its network, the company said it will invest Rs1000 crore this year. It will add more than 13,000 new mobile sites along with 4,500 km of optic fibre across the
Bellandur lake frothing since Monday
Bengaluru: The Bellandur lake started frothing again since Tuesday morning. City has been receiving heavy rains since a few days which led to the frothing of the lake. The froth flew up 10 ft into the roads. “The BDA had made slopes, gates and installed more than 20 sprinklers to control the f
Karnataka Government to permit 1000 new liquor shops to boost state revenue
Bengaluru: With the idea of filling the government exchequer, which is hit by the farm loan waiver scheme, the state government decided to issue permissions to 1,000 new liquor shops across the state. These new liquor shops will come up according to the population density. According to a circular
Karnataka: Honey to be included in mid-day meals
Bengaluru: Centre asked state govternments to include honey in their ongoing mid-day meals acros. However the Department of Primary and Secondary Education will seek suggestions from the Department of Health and Family Welfare on implementing this at all schools run by the Karnataka government.
HC questions govt on using muzrai funds into relief work
Bengaluru: The division bench which was hearing a public interest litigation by senior citizens questioned the governments move of using the temple funds collected by the Muzrai into relief work of flood affected areas. The court questioned as on what basis on which 81 temples across the state we
After Delhi, Bengaluru city will have free Wifi scheme
Bengaluru: Free Wifi scheme to be launched in Bengaluru city in the next few days, said DCM Dr. G Parameshwar. Speaking at an event he stated that after Delhi, Bengaluru will be the second city to offer free WiFi service to the residents. "Our idea is to take technology to the doorsteps of the pe
Wife plying with dead body of husband in ambulance dies in mishap
Raichur: In a rather unfortunate incident, a wife, who was travelling in an ambulance with the dead body of her husband, died after the ambulance met with an accident at Santekeluru at Maski taluk here. The deceased couple is Gangappa and Sridevi from Raichur. While Gangappa died in Bengaluru, Sr
From robbery to assault, Ram Sene women unit gets notorious new president
Bengaluru: The choice of the latest president of the Sri Rama Sene's state women's unit has become the centre of a new controversy and has shocked both the common man and law enforcement personnel. Known for her love of luxury cars and superbikes, 37-year-old Yashaswini Mahesh alias Muniyamma, ha
Rebuked by husband for 'tasteless curry', woman commits suicide
Bengaluru: A 31-year-old woman committed suicide by setting herself ablaze, on Thursday, after being rebuked by her husband for the tasteless curry prepared by her. The deceased, Jayalakshmi took the extreme step on Thursday evening around 5.30 pm when her children were playing nearby. Accordi
Police seize trucks dumping garbage in lake beds
Bengaluru: The city police have filed suo motu cases against trucks dumping garbage onto the lake bed in Anugondanahalli village at the outskirts of Southeast Bengaluru. The police said that the garbage was thrown at Medimallasandra lake bed for the past four to five months “As residents are n
Udupi: Woman mowed to death by truck
Udupi: A 36-year-old woman died on the spot when a lorry hit her while she was crossing the road at Brahmavar Junction near here on Saturday, September 22. The deceased has been identified as Geetha, a native of Hiriadka who moved to Hangarkatte after her marriage. The incident occurred when G
BS Yeddyurappa says "Centre will retaliate" after HD Kumaraswamy's warning
BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa has warned Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy of "retaliatory action by the centre" if the state government initiates any action against him. The state BJP president was reacting to Mr Kumaraswamy's warning for his corruption remark against the chief minister
Udupi: Leopard captured at Pambur, released into the wild
Udupi: The Forest Department staff at Pambur in the Belle village caught a four-year-old female leopard that had been spotted in the area and later released it in the Western Ghats forest on Thursday, September 20. Monica Mathias, a resident of the area, had spotted the leopard near some shrubs f
Bengaluru: Police bust pick pocket racket; eight accused arrested
Bengaluru: Police busted two gangs of robbers and arrested eight people involved in various cases here. The accused used to pick pockets of passengers using Majestic bus stand and carry out house thefts. Police in raid arrested six people and recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash and gold valuables wort
All varsities of state to open stalls at Dasara venue in Mysuru
Mysuru: Till now, Dasara festival has always had stalls that showcased mostly the cultural, artistic and food diversity of the state. However, for the very first time, almost all the Universities of the state are going to open their own stalls at the Dasara venue, this year, showcasing the education
Nine districts chosen for manufacturing development
Bengaluru: The state government has listed nine districts to manufacture items like solar power goods, LED lights, sanitary goods, mechanised toys etc as part of its ‘Compete with China’ scheme. The state government has identified nine districts to start innovation and product diversification. Pr