Karnataka

K'taka: 9 labourer killed as cruiser rams into lorry near Tumakuru

Nine labourers were killed and 12 others injured when a cruiser they were travelling in rammed into a lorry in Karnataka's Tumakuru early on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Tumakuru district, Karnataka.

Aug 25, 2022

2023 Assembly elections: Reservation pangs back for BJP in Karnataka

The ruling BJP, which is gearing up for the Assembly elections of 2023, is facing the roadblock of reservation with the prominent Lingayat seer announcing a large-scale agitation against the saffron party on Thursday.

Aug 24, 2022

Leopard spotted in Karnataka's Belagavi district; 22 schools announce holiday

Authorities of Belagavi district in Karnataka have declared holiday for 22 primary and high schools in this part of Karnataka on Monday following the movement of a leopard found in a residential area.

Aug 22, 2022

Spurned lover kills girl in Karnataka, arrested

Karnataka police have arrested a man for running his car over a girl who rejected his proposal in Hassan district of the state.

Aug 20, 2022

FSSAI assures action against hanging of toilet brushes over pizza dough at Domino's outlet in Bengaluru

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday took cognisance of hanging of toilet brushes over pizza dough at a Domino's outlet in Bengaluru.

Aug 16, 2022

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai announces govt job for a member of martyr's family

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday announced a government job for the member of a martyr's family during his Independence Day address.

Aug 15, 2022

Seer disappears from Karnataka's Solur Mutt, suspected to have eloped with newlywed woman

An incident of the disappearance of a religious seer in the Solur town near Bengaluru took a twist on Monday with devotees and his close circle strongly suspecting that he may have eloped with a newlywed woman.

Aug 15, 2022

Manhunt launched for TN industrialist who raped techie in Bengaluru

Karnataka police have launched a manhunt for a Tamil Nadu industrialist who allegedly raped a software engineer at a luxury hotel room here on the pretext of a business meeting, police sources said on Saturday.

Aug 13, 2022

K'taka HC rejects plea to quash case against teacher for shaming 5-yr-old in class

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) against a female teacher who pulled down the pants of a 5-year-old girl student in the class.

Aug 12, 2022

K'taka records 5 COVID deaths after 145 days; health dept mulling restrictions [details]

In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,299 new Covid-19 cases and 53 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Aug 11, 2022

Karnataka: 7 youths arrested for kidnapping friend who won over Rs 1 cr in online game

Seven youths were arrested on charges of kidnapping their friend who had won over Rs one crore in an online game in this district of the state.

Aug 11, 2022

Global Investors' Meet: K'taka govt proposes separate Japanese township [details]

The Karnataka delegation led by Minister for Large and Medium Industries Minister Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani has proposed a separate 'Japanese township' on the nearly 600-acre plot in Tumakuru, the neighbouring district of Bengaluru.

Aug 10, 2022

Monkeypox: Strict vigil at Karnataka ports, airports

The Karnataka government has intensified vigilance along the state borders to keep the monkeypox virus at bay, Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said here on Saturday.

Aug 6, 2022

6 members of a family including a baby killed in Karnataka road accident

Six members of a family, including a baby, were killed during a head on collision between a car and lorry in Karnataka's Yadgir district.

Aug 5, 2022

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi visit to Karnataka: Addressing internal party issues top priority

As the Karnataka Assembly elections near, top leaders of the national parties have started making a beeline to the state. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are set to address the challenges their concerned parties are facing.

Aug 3, 2022

Rain fury: 5 killed in Karnataka due to continuous downpour, yellow alert issued

Five people were killed in rain-related incidents in Karnataka on Tuesday as downpour continued to batter parts of the state.

Aug 2, 2022

Karnataka doctor in Doddaballapur town booked for making casteist remarks

Karnataka Police on Tuesday filed a case against a doctor for making casteist remarks on the family of a patient, who questioned him on flawed treatment in Doddaballapur town of Bengaluru Rural district.

Aug 2, 2022

Four people arrested in Karnataka Muslim youth murder case

Karnataka Police investigating the murder case of Mohammad Fazil Mangalpet have arrested four persons. Police sources said on Tuesday that the accused have been picked up from various places, including Uttara Kannada, Bengaluru.

Aug 2, 2022

K'taka serial killings: Muslim bodies slam Bommai govt for 'partial' treatment

Muslim organisations have slammed the preferential treatment of the ruling BJP government in terms of providing compensation to families of slain Muslim and Hindu youths in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.

Jul 31, 2022

CWG 2022: Karnataka weightlifter Gururaja Poojary wins India's 2nd medal, clinches bronze in 61kg

For over a year, weightlifter Gururaja Poojary did not go to his home in Udupi district in Karnataka, instead deciding to stay at the national camp in Patiala, preparing for his entry into a new weight division, shifting to an Olympic weight category for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Jul 30, 2022