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Leh Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk, currently held in Jodhpur jail, has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths of four civilians during protests in Leh on September 24. In a letter shared by his lawyer Mustafa Haji, Wangchuk said he would remain in jail
Haveri Soybean and groundnut cultivation has been carried out extensively across the district during the current monsoon season, and harvesting is underway in most areas. The district administration has made arrangements to purchase these crops under the government’s support p
Belagavi “The people of the taluk, both religious and secular, have raised our family with love and trust. Our family is indebted to their love. We are always ready to serve the people,” said former MP and BDCC Bank Director Ramesh Katti. He spoke at the Vishwaraja Sugar F
Bagalkot MLA Siddu Savadi emphasized that the courageous life of Kittur Rani Channamma should serve as a guiding light for girls, inspiring them to embrace her principles and realize that they can achieve anything. He spoke at the 247th Jayanthyutsava and 201st Vijayotsava of
Shivamogga Four villages in Sagar Taluk have decided to abstain from participating in the state government’s social and educational survey due to long-standing mobile network issues, highlighting the challenges of conducting such initiatives in remote areas. The villages—Barur
Gadag “Lower-level annual plans are very helpful for rural development. By formulating proper plans, it is possible to achieve great development in villages,” said MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah. He spoke after participating in a workshop on preparing an annual district develo
Vijayapura Members of various organisations have launched a sit-in protest against the state government's proposal to establish a medical college on Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model. While the agitators have received full support from Sugar and Textile Minister Shiva
Davanagere AICC Secretary Mayura Jayakumar accused the BJP of attempting to undermine India’s democracy and the electoral system established by freedom fighters under Mahatma Gandhi for the nation’s development. Speaking at the launch of the Vote Chori signature collection
Koppal Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s visit to the district headquarters on October 6 stirred tensions after police reportedly pressured the removal of a saffron garland at the Tulja Bhavani temple in Bhagyanagar. The garland, tied in rows by the Somavamsha Sahasrarjuna Ksha
Koppal MP K Rajashekar Hitnal was accused by the District Contractors' Association of monopolising the stone crusher business in the district. A press note issued by the association claims that MP Hitnal launched an agency named Prerana, comprising all crusher owners in the di
Koppal A pilot version of the Karnataka Attendance Management System (KAMS), powered by AI, has been launched in four Pre-University (PU) colleges. Developed by the state-run e-Administration Centre, the Android-based app uses AI-driven facial recognition and GPS technology to
Haveri: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday accused Chief Minister Siddaramiah of “focusing more on attacking the Centre rather than focusing on development”. Basavaraj Bommai, a former Chief Minister, referred to Siddaramiah’s remarks on GST reforms cam
Bengaluru: Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge and MB Patil criticised the Union government over low allocation to the state in the October 2025 advance tax devolution. While Karnataka received ₹3,705 crore, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar received massive shares of ₹18,227 crore and ₹
Bengaluru: Focus on capacity building of Waqf Boards and reviewing progress on UMEED Portal will top the agenda of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs at a one-day regional meeting in Bengaluru on Monday, an official said on Sunday. The participants at the meeting will incl
Bengaluru: BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has called for a governance model in Karnataka similar to the Uttar Pradesh administra- tion. Speaking during a private event in Kauranhalli village of Chikkaballapur, Yatnal emphasized the need for a strong, decisive government to pro
Bengaluru: Renowned journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee TJS George, often hailed as the Bhishma of Indian journalism, was laid to rest with full state honors at the Hebbal Electric Crematorium on Sunday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the crematorium to pay his final res
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state government will recommend naming “Namma Metro” after 12th-century social reformer Basavanna as a mark of respect to his ideals and teachings. He made this announcement during the valedictory ceremony of “Basava Sa
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said he has directed officials involved in the Social and Educational Survey not to ask certain questions that are personal in nature. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "I have told officials not to ask people in Beng
