Karnataka

Karnataka Congress alleges voter ID scam by BJP, demands CM Bommai's resignation

The Congress unit in Karnataka on Thursday alleged voter ID scam by the state's ruling BJP and demanded Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's resignation, as well as a probe into the scam by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka.

Nov 17, 2022

Karnataka changes dome-like structures on bus stops in Mysuru

After being warned by Hindu activists and the BJP MP for Mysuru Kodagu Pratap Simha, authorities in Karnataka have changed the shape of dome-like structures atop bus stops in the city.

Nov 15, 2022

6,000 police personnel for PM Modi's security in Bengaluru on Friday [Modi's itinerary]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bengaluru on Friday to take part in five events, including a public rally, and around 6,000 police personnel will be deputed to ensure the security, said police

Nov 10, 2022

7 women killed, 11 people injured in Karnataka road accident

At least seven women were killed and 11 people injured in a road accident on Saturday in Karnataka's Bidar district, police said.

Nov 5, 2022

Bommai invites Airbus to set up manufacturing unit in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday invited French aerospace companies to set up manufacturing units in the state.

Nov 4, 2022

Karnataka makes location tracking devices mandatory for transport vehicles

Emergency panic buttons and location tracking devices have been made mandatory for all public and private transport vehicles in Karnataka. The decision was taken by the state cabinet on Thursday to "ensure the safety of passengers, especially women and children".

Nov 4, 2022

Crocodile drags man into Kali river in Dandeli town, Uttara Karnataka

A crocodile attacked a man and dragged him deep into the water while he was swimming in the Kali river in Dandeli town of Uttara Kannada district on Thursday.

Nov 3, 2022

Police Inspector booked for misbehaving with woman advocate in Dharwad city, Karnataka

An FIR has been lodged against a police inspector for allegedly misbehaving with a woman advocate in Dharwad city of the state, police said on Wednesday.

Nov 2, 2022

'Gandhada Gudi' Twitter review: Fans get teary-eyed on seeing Puneeth Rajkumar one last time in theatre

Gandhada Gudi was released in theatres on Friday featuring late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar. Fans flocked to theatres to watch the film. Ardent fans before watching the movie, fans performed pooja to Puneeth's portrait.

Oct 29, 2022

Death due to contaminated water: Karnataka govt announces Rs 10L compensation

A 70-year-old person died on Thursday after consuming contaminated water in Mudenuru village of Belagavi district of Karnataka. According to authorities, 94 persons from Mudenuru have fallen sick and have been hospitalised.

Oct 27, 2022

Pregnant woman dies of snake bite in Vijayapura district, Karnataka

A pregnant woman died after being bitten by a snake in Kuntoji village near Muddebihal town in Vijayapura district of Karnataka on Thursday.

Oct 27, 2022

Two dead, over 40 fall ill after drinking contaminated water on Diwali in Yadgir district, Karnataka

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, turned tragic for Hothpet village in Shahapura taluk of Yadgir district in Karnataka as two persons died and more than 40 are being treated at a hospital after allegedly drinking contaminated water, officials said on Wednesday.

Oct 26, 2022

K'taka Assembly deputy Speaker Anand Mamani passes away; CM Bommai visits [details]

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai visited the hospital and paid homage to the deceased leader.

Oct 23, 2022

Global Investors Meet 2022: Karnataka gears up as Modi set to inaugurate

The Karnataka government is making all preparations to make 'Invest Karnataka 2022-Global Investors Meet' -- which is just 10 days away from now

Oct 21, 2022

Chief Minister Bommai indicates to prepare action plan for creating $ 1 trillion GDP for K'taka

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday indicated to prepare an action plan for creating $1 trillion GDP for Karnataka.

Oct 18, 2022

People gear up to remove illegal tollgate in K'taka; security tightened

Amid calls to vacate and throw the NITK tollgate allegedly operating illegally at Surathkal town into the Arabian Sea, Karnataka police have made tight security arrangements to avert any violence on Tuesday.

Oct 18, 2022

Congress presidential poll: Rahul Gandhi casts his vote in Karnataka's Ballari district

Rahul Gandhi cast his vote for the party presidential election from the Sanganakallu village in Karnataka's Ballari district on Monday.

Oct 17, 2022

Karnataka environmentalist praised by PM Modi passed away

Kame Gowda, an environmentalist, whose efforts to build 16 lakes were praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed away on Monday in Mandya district of Karnataka.

Oct 17, 2022

Four children among 9 killed in road accident in Hassan district of Karnataka

Nine people, including four children, were killed in a road accident near Gandhinagar village in Hassan district of Karnataka.

Oct 16, 2022

K'taka (dis)honour killing case: Boy's body found, girl missing [details]

A case of honour killing has been reported in the Tikota police station in Vijayapura district of north Karnataka, police said on Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022