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BENGALURU A tragic incident unfolded in Hulimavu where 23-year-old Vandana was found hanging in her home. Married for three years and a mother to a tiny three-month-old, her sudden death has sparked outrage. Vandana’s parents allege that her husband, Vikramshesha, and his rela
Bengaluru Senior police officer B.N. Lavanya passed away after battling cancer. She died at a private hospital in the city, officials confirmed. Lavanya was serving as SP in Bescom Vigilance since 2023. Originally from Chikkaballapur district, she had earlier worked in Mandya
SRINGERI Recount of postal votes in Sringeri assembly constituency ordered by the High Court has been completed and Congress candidate T D Rajegowda has been declared the winner after verification of ballots Officials have confirmed that the margin has changed slightly after r
BELAGAVI Hotel owners in Belagavi have expressed strong anger after the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices and PNG gas rates affecting daily operations across the city. They said the price hike will heavily impact small and big hotels, forcing them to reconsider
Hunsur A traditional chariot festival at the ancient Sri Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple in Hunsur has been highlighted as a strong example of social change and unity, with leaders calling it a step towards ending caste barriers. Speaking at the event, Ningraj Malladi, state o
Mandya A Mandya court has sentenced a man to seven years of imprisonment in a case related to the death of his grandmother, after concluding that the offence amounted to culpable homicide and not murder. According to the case details, the accused Harish, aged 36 and a resid
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has come to the rescue of two power department workers who were fired after being jailed on murder charges they didn't commit. The court quashed a dismissal order by the Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM), ruling that being in pris
Shivamogga Police have registered a case against 15 members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) following a protest that turned violent at Kuvempu University in Bhadravati rural limits. The FIR was filed at Bhadravati Rural Police Station based on a complaint by
District Health Meeting UDUPI MP Kota Srinivas Poojary has directed health department officials to ensure that patients referred from district hospitals to private hospitals under the Ayushman Arogya Karnataka scheme receive proper treatment and timely medical help. He rais
Horatti urged non-political cooperation for North Karnataka development, highlighting Lakkundi heritage and praising villagers for handing over artefacts GADAG Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti said that the historic town of Lakkundi is on track to be included
Vijayendra said Congress leadership speculation continues; he announced May 9 event for B.S. Yediyurappa in Chitradurga, expected attendance of Amit Shah and others Mysuru BJP State President B. Y. Vijayendra on Saturday hinted at possible political changes in Karnataka, sa
Joshi said Congress faces voter trust issues and weak ground presence, also citing internal leadership disputes and controversies DAVANAGERE Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday attacked the Congress party saying it is missing from the five state elections and people ar
MANDYA The Ambedkar Labour Service Centres have supplied occupational safety kits for registered construction workers in Mandya district, officials said. Workers who have already registered have begun receiving the kits. Those who are registered but have not yet received them
HAVERI A special Lok Adalat named Samadana Samaroh-2026 will be held on August 21, 22 and 23 to settle pending cases through compromise. Senior Civil Judge Srishailaja said 4,328 cases have been identified statewide for settlement, including 81 in Haveri district. Cases includ
MANDYA With rising temperatures affecting the region, authorities in Mandya district have directed contractors and employers to ensure rest for construction workers from 1 pm to 3 pm at all work sites. Officials said the decision is aimed at protecting workers’ health during t
Rameswaram A centuries-old ritual connected to Lord Shiva’s legendary fishing episode was performed at Mariyur village in Ramanathapuram district during Chitra Pournami celebrations, attracting a large number of devotees from across Tamil Nadu. The ritual, called the “Net-t
Kannur UDF-backed independent candidate PV Anvar on Saturday claimed the ruling Left Democratic Front could lose power in Kerala and said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan may end up becoming the Leader of the Opposition after the Assembly election results. Speaking at a pres
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow after falling seriously ill on Friday evening. Doctors said his condition has improved after treatment and he remains under close observation in the Intensive Care Unit.
