Karnataka

Row erupts after letter to Govt over missing original caste census report goes viral in K'taka

A letter by the Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission stating that the original copy of the caste census report is missing, has gone viral on social media triggering another round of controversy in Karnataka.

Nov 22, 2023

K'taka BJP to elect LoPs for state legislature today

The BJP high command is all set to appoint Leaders of the Opposition (LoPs) for both houses of Karnataka legislature on Friday evening.

Nov 17, 2023

Three arrested for sexually exploiting hostel girls in K'taka

In a shocking incident, minor girls at a government-run hostel were sexually exploited after being lured on the pretext of getting job after admission to paramedical course in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, as reported on Saturday.

Nov 11, 2023

Siddaramaiah asks KCR to visit Karnataka to see implementation of 5 guarantees

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday asked his Telangana counterpart K. Chandrasekhar Rao to come to his state and see for himself how the Congress is implementing five guarantees there.

Nov 10, 2023

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM Shivakumar hold meeting together, convey message of unity

Putting an end to the speculations that all is not well between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar following "I am CM for five years" comment by Siddaramaiah.

Nov 4, 2023

No disgruntlement among leaders in K'taka Cong: DyCM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday asserted that there is no disgruntlement within the state Congress and slammed BJP for not being able to elect a leader of the opposition.

Nov 3, 2023

Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapur district; K'taka health dept on high alert. Causes, symptoms & prevention

The health officers have sent blood samples of 30 pregnant women with fever-like symptoms for testing. Zika virus causes birth defects and can be fatal

Nov 2, 2023

Congress slams BJP Karnataka, says: "A party without leader" trying to topple our Govt; BJP denies

Congress on Saturday slammed the BJP after one of the Congress MLAs in Karnataka accused the saffron party of approaching him to defect, saying that a party without a leader or an agenda is resorting to its old habit of undoing the people's mandate

Oct 28, 2023

Sadananda Gowda summoned by BJP leadership to Delhi over JD(S) alliance in K'taka

Sadananda Gowda, considering quitting the party, over the alliance with the JD(S) and the party leadership has summoned him to Delhi

Oct 25, 2023

Give us electricity or else leaving the crocodile here; Frustrated K'taka farmers turn serious

The farmers managed to secure the reptile and, perhaps with a mix of shock and determination, proceeded to carry it to the HESCOM office, where officials were already present.

Oct 24, 2023

Insurance amount to slain K'taka cops on duty hiked from Rs 20 Lakh to Rs 50 Lakh: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced that the group insurance amount for police personnel who died while on duty will be increased from Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 50 lakhs.

Oct 21, 2023

Ex-K'taka CM Basavaraj Bommai undergoes minor surgery

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that he underwent a minor surgery and is currently under complete rest as per the advice of the doctors.

Oct 17, 2023

Power crisis in K'taka: Demand for electricity has surged due to rainfall deficit, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the demand for power has surged in the state owing to a rainfall deficit.

Oct 14, 2023

K'taka woman farmer commits suicide after alleged harassment by micro-finance company

In a tragic incident, a woman farmer in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district committed suicide after being allegedly harassed by staffers of a microfinance company to repay a loan, police said on Saturday

Oct 7, 2023

K'taka bandh: Only protest allowed, legal action if bandh is forced, says Home Minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara Thursday said only protest is allowed on September 29.

Sep 28, 2023

Cauvery dispute: CWRC order will be challenged in SC, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said his government will challenge the order of the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee (CWRC) to release water to Tamil Nadu, at the Supreme Court.

Sep 27, 2023

Alliance with BJP: Another minority leader in K'taka quits JD(S)

JD(S) vice-president from Tumakuru district, considered a stronghold of the party, resigned from his post in protest against the party's alliance with BJP on Wednesday.

Sep 27, 2023

Bengaluru bandh: 20 protesters detained, police on high alert, Sec 144 imposed

The Karnataka Police on Tuesday morning took more than 20 people into custody in Bengaluru for violating Section 144 orders and attempting to take a protest march against the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu.

Sep 26, 2023

Heavy rains likely in north, coastal K'taka, yellow alert in 3 dists

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in north Karnataka region on Saturday and Sunday

Sep 23, 2023

TN DMK leader attacked with swords in B'luru; video goes viral

A video of an attack on DMK leader, who is also a rowdy sheeter from Tamil Nadu, by a rival gang at a Bengaluru hotel has gone viral on social media raising concerns in the state capital.