A police sub-inspector (PSI), identified as Manikanta, was suspended from his duty after a video surfaced of him thrashing a villager in Karnataka’s Ballari district, the police said. According to Bellari police, the victim has been identified as Gangadhar, a villager in the same district. The incident took place on […]
Women have to sleep with someone to get govt job in BJP-ruled Karnataka: Congress
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and MLA Priyank Kharge on Friday made serious allegations against the BJP-led state government that “men have to bribe while young women have to sleep with someone to get a government job in the State.” Kharge demanded judicial investigation or probe by a special investigation team […]
AAP celebrates “rebirth” of Lokayukta today in Karnataka
After the Karnataka High Court abolished the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), formed by the former Congress government headed by then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 2016, and transferred all pending cases before the ACB to the Lokayukta Police division, the Aam Aadmi Party welcomed the recent order of High Court and party leaders celebrated the move […]
Karnataka: More than 25 arrested in connection with violence in Koppal
Karnataka Police on Friday said that more than 25 people were taken into custody in Hulihyder village, in connection with a clash that broke out between two communities in the Koppal district on Muharram. “More than 25 people were taken into custody in Hulihyder village related to the violence which occurred […]
Karnataka HC abolishes ACB formed by Siddaramaiah govt, transfers cases to Lokayukta Police
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday abolished the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), formed by the Congress government headed by Siddaramaiah in 2016 and transferred all pending cases before the ACB to the Lokayukta Police division. In 2016, the Siddaramaiah government formed the ACB, curtailing the powers of the Lokayukta. A division bench comprising […]
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai tests Covid positive, cancels Delhi trip
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has cancelled his trip to the national capital after he tested positive for Coronavirus infection, the CM informed on Saturday. “I have tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms and have isolated myself at home. Those who came in contact with me over the last […]
Karnataka CM issues instructions for time-bound implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday instructed officials to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission project in a time-bound manner as it is an ambitious project. Speaking at the ‘Disha’ State level review meeting Bommai highlighted the total number of tap water connections in the southern state. “Tapped drinking water connections were provided […]
Killing of young BJP worker among issues discussed during Home Minister Amit Shah’s Karnataka visit
The killing of BJP youth activist Praveen Nettaru and the consequent anger among party workers were among issues that Union Home minister Amit Shah discussed with top Karnataka leaders during his visit to the state. On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Karnataka and held a meeting with Chief […]
Karnataka: Two more arrested in murder of BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru
The Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested two more persons in connection with the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Nettaru. The accused have been identified as Saddam and Harris. Police said in an official statement, “Cr No 63/2022 u/s Sections 16, 18 of UA(P) Act 1967 sections 302, 120B r/w 34 […]
Karnataka animal husbandry dept decides not to shift street dogs to shelter houses
The animal husbandry department of Karnataka has decided not to catch and shift street dogs to shelter houses in Bengaluru after residents of the city shared their opinion not to remove dogs from the streets. The Department of animal husbandry clarified its previous order and said street dogs will remain […]
Karnataka decides to hand over probe into BJP worker’s killing to NIA
The Karnataka government led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday decided to hand over the Praveen Nettaru murder case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru, Bommai said that his government had decided to hand over the case related to the killing of the BJP worker Nettaru to […]
Karnataka: Another youth hacked to death in Mangaluru, Section 144 imposed
A 23-year-old youth was hacked to death by an unidentified group on the outskirts of Mangaluru, said the police on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Fazil and was attacked by lethal weapons.’ Following the incident, Section 144 was imposed at Surathkal, Mulki, Bajpe and Panambur. “At around 8 […]
Karnataka Minister calls for making ‘Punyakoti Dattu Yojana’ a success
Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan on Wednesday called on authorities and concerned officials to work hard to make the Punyakoti Dattu Yojana being implemented by the state government a successful scheme. Addressing a meeting with officials in the auditorium of Pashupalana Bhavan at Hebbal, Bellary Road, he suggested that the scheme should be publicized […]
Karnataka CM condemns BJP youth worker killing, assures culprits will be arrested soon
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the culprits behind the killing of BJP Yuva Morcha worker will be arrested soon and punished as per law. The chief minister also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that they will get justice. “People are outraged […]
Karnataka MLA says Congress leaders made enough wealth through Gandhis, time to repay debt
Congress MLA and former Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar has claimed that Congress functionaries have amassed enough money to last for three to four generations by using the names of Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi and it was now time to payback. Kumar made the remark on Thursday […]