State News

Siddaramaiah hits back at PM Modi, criticizes BJP's 'disastrous legacy' in Karnataka and highlights Congress's fulfilled poll guarantees

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:41:07 IG Bhatkali

Rajyotsava awards ceremony highlights achievers amid pledges for Kannada promotion and fair tax distribution

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:17:09 IG Bhatkali

Waqf Board claims ownership of 53 monuments in Karnataka, Sparking concerns over heritage preservation

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:24:14 IG Bhatkali

Moily, Dr. Thumbay, Belagali, Balan among 69 Achievers to Receive Kannada Rajyotsava Awards

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:58:45 IG Bhatkali

Former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily, journalist and columnist Sanath Kumar Belagali, UAE-based Founder and President of Thumbay Group Dr. Thumbay Moideen, High Court lawyer and labor activist S. Balan, sculptor Arun Yogiraj, former Chief Secretary S.V. Ranganath, hockey player Jude Felix Sebastian are among the 69 distinguished individuals selected for the Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards

Bengaluru: Special summary revision of electoral rolls underway for Karnataka legislative assembly constituencies

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:56:59 IG Bhatkali

As per the Election Commission of India's guidelines, a special summary revision of electoral rolls is in progress across all Legislative Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in Karnataka, with the qualification date set for January 1, 2025.

Union Minister announces 60,000 Railways jobs with Kannada exam option for Karnataka candidates

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:02:09 IG Bhatkali

The Indian Railways Department has announced plans to fill 60,000 positions this year, with the option for Karnataka candidates to take exams in Kannada, according to Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Railways, V. Somanna.

Rebel Congress leader Khadri to withdraw Shiggaon bypoll nomination, confirms Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:38:38 IG Bhatkali

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said rebel Congress leader Sayed Azeempeer Khadri would withdraw his nomination as an Independent candidate from Shiggaon.

Heavy rains in Karnataka cause widespread damage to crops and infrastructure, claims 25 lives

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:20:52 IG Bhatkali

Since the beginning of October, heavy rainfall across Karnataka has led to the deaths of 25 individuals and damaged crops spanning 1.05 lakh hectares, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Karwar MLA Satish Sail sentenced to seven years in Belekeri iron ore smuggling case

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 19:39:36 IG Bhatkali

In a landmark judgment, a special court has sentenced Karwar Congress MLA Satish Sail to seven years in prison for his involvement in the Belekeri iron ore export case. This case, linked to illegal iron ore smuggling at the Belekeri port in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, saw the MLA found guilty on multiple counts.

Former BJP leader CP Yogeshwar joins Congress ahead of Channapatna by-polls

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:17:28 IG Bhatkali

In a significant political shift, former BJP leader CP Yogeshwar officially joined the Congress party on Thursday, just weeks before the crucial Channapatna by-elections scheduled for November 13. This move comes as a strategic response to the political landscape following the alliance between the BJP and JDS.

Karnataka Govt Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation, Orders Strict Action on Encroachments After Bengaluru Floods

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:51:55 IG Bhatkali

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a slew of measures for flood relief in Bengaluru, including strict clearing of stormwater drain encroachments.

Case filed against BJP MLA Yatnal for insulting Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:14:29 IG Bhatkali

A case has been registered against Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for allegedly insulting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting held here recently, police said on Saturday.