Karnataka

Fact Check: No, there won't be another lockdown in Karnataka

Following PM Modi's meeting over the COVID-19 situation in India, many began to wonder if Karnataka will be going into another lockdown soon. However, this will not be the case.

Sep 24, 2020

Karnataka Congress MLA Narayan Rao succumbs to COVID at 65

Congress MLA B Narayan Rao, 65, who was admitted to a private hospital after contracting COVID-19, passes away on Thursday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He was in a critical state, the hospital had said on Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2020

CM Yediyurappa, Jagan Mohan Reddy participate in Tirupati celebrations

The Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Karnataka CM Yediyurappa both participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of the Karnataka state charities at the Tirupati temple on Thursday.

Sep 24, 2020

'Vidhana Soudha Chalo': CITU members protest against Labour Bills in Bengaluru [Details]

Protests at Freedom Park in Bengaluru were conducted on Thursday to protest the labour bills recently passed in Parliament.

Sep 24, 2020

Sandalwood drugs case: Two Bengaluru cops caught leaking information; suspended

In the Sandalwood drug racket unravelling in Bengaluru, two cops were caught leaking information in the case after striking a deal to do so, and have been suspended.

Sep 24, 2020

MoS Railways Suresh Angadi succumbs to COVID-19 at AIIMS; condolences pour in

Suresh Angadi is the second parliament member to have succumbed to Covid-19 from Karnataka. He died in AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday.

Sep 23, 2020

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

Karnataka government has now held off on the reopening of schools to September 30th due to the cases of Coronavirus in the state.

Sep 22, 2020

Mekedatu row: MK Stalin takes on Karnataka Govt, asks PM Modi not to approve reservoir proposal

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been at loggerheads over the Mekedatu reservoir. DMK's MK Stalin has now written to the Prime Minister asking not to give his nod to the Mekedatu Dam proposal.

Sep 22, 2020

Aditya Alva evading police in Sandalwood drugs case; CCB issues look-out notice

The CCB in Bengaluru has been working tirelessly on the Sandalwood drugs racket in Bengaluru since the case came to light. However, two of the key suspects in the case, one of them is Aditya Alva who has been missing since his name turned up as part of the case.

Sep 22, 2020

Bengaluru Violence: NIA takes up probe of DJ Halli, KG Halli riots

The violence on the night of August 11th at KG Halli and DJ Halli in Bengaluru will now be investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

Sep 22, 2020

Bengaluru firm cheated by US-based mask maker of Rs 1.23 Cr; FIR filed

A Bengaluru garment firm was reportedly 'cheated' by a US-based mask maker after an order for masks was placed and Rs 1.23 crores was paid in advance. However, the firm hasn't received the order till now. An FIR has been filed in the case.

Sep 21, 2020

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Udupi Floods: Heavy rainfall cripples district, NDRF deployed [Details]

Many low-lying areas in Udupi have been entirely flooded demanding immediate action from district and state authorities. SDRF and NDRF have been deployed in the district struck by the torrential rains along coastal Karnataka.

Sep 20, 2020

Former PM HD Devegowda sworn in as Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha

JDS leader and former Prime Minister H D Devegowda has taken oath as the newly elected Rajya Sabha member on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2020

Karnataka Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan tests COVID positive; under home isolation

Dr Ashwathnarayan Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently under home isolation.

Sep 19, 2020

Congress' Sampath Raj to be questioned by CCB over calls to prime accused in Bengaluru violence

The CCB will be questioning Congress corporator Sampath Raj over his calls to the prime accused in the case of the DJ Halli violence.

Sep 18, 2020

Fact Check: No, Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Gasti isn't dead due to COVID in Bengaluru

Ashok Gasti is critically ill after suffering from COVID-19 in the past month. Reports of his death had emerged earlier today which has led to much confusion. The BJP leader had recently been elected as a Rajya Sabha MP in Karnataka.

Sep 17, 2020

CM Yediyurappa joins Kalyana Karnataka celebrations | What it means for the state

Kalyana Karnataka celebrations were held in Kalaburagi on Thursday in the presence of CM Yediyurappa. The day symbolises the Hyderabad Karnataka Liberation Day.

Sep 17, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: CCB raids Aditya Alva's house; actors Diganth and Aindrita Ray summoned

As the Sandalwood drugs case wears on, the CCB on Tuesday raided Aditya Alva's house. The CCB has also issued a summons to actor Diganth and Aindrita Ray in connection to the case.

Sep 15, 2020

Engineer's Day 2020: Karnataka can never forget M Visvesvaraya | Here's why

Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya is remembered as one of India's best engineers in history. On his birth anniversary 15th September, India celebrates Engineers Day in his honour.

Sep 15, 2020