MANGALURU: A massive protest was organised under Karnataka Ulama Okkoota against the new Waqf Act at Kannur Adyar on the outskirts of Mangaluru. Thousands of people from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district from Kerala participated. The protest was held under the guidance of Dakshina Kannada District Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar and Udupi Samyukta Khazi Abdul Hameed Musliyar Mani. Dakshina Kannada Khazi Ahmed Musliyar said Waqf is the rig

MYSURU: The members of the Mysuru Brahmin Yuva Vedike have decided to lodge a police complaint expressing anger against the security staff for allegedly forcing the Brahmin students to remove their sacred thread at the CET centre in Shivamogga. Terming the incident an insult to Brahmins, a meeting was held by community members at the Sri Ramanuja Abhyudaya Sahakara Sangha Hall in Saraswathipuram on Friday. They decided to organise a protest march on April 19 from Agrahara Circle to the police st

BENGALURU: Following the incident where students appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) in Bidar and Shivamogga were asked to remove their sacred thread (janivara), the Executive Director of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), H Prasanna, sent letters to the Deputy Commissioners of both the districts, instructing them to submit comprehensive reports on the matter. The KEA has taken serious note of two separate incidents, where students were either denied the opportunity to write the

KOLAR: Questioning critics of the caste survey, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that it was conducted scientifically. Speaking to reporters after participating in a village fair organised in Chowdadenahalli on Friday, the minister said that discussions have already taken place on the survey. The ministers also expressed their opinions and the next decision will be Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs, he said, adding that in a democratic system, all can voice their opinion. After a detailed d

SHIVAMOGGA: The workers of Shivamogga district BJP Yuva Morcha staged a protest at Shivappa Nayaka Palace in the city here on Friday, against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, with the ED having filed a chargesheet against them and others in connection with alleged money laundering in the National Herald case. The workers demanded the arrest of both leaders and raised slogans against the Congress, Sonia and Rahul during the protest. The workers

BENGALURU: While craft beer is often seen as a premium and natural alternative to regular alcohol, ahead of World Liver Day (April 19), doctors have raised concerns about its impact on liver health. Despite its natural ingredients, craft beer is still an alcoholic drink with the same effects on the liver as any other, experts say, highlighting that the liver is one of the few organs capable of self-repair, but alcohol interferes with its regenerative capacity. They explained that regular exposur

HUBBALLI: Residents of a locality in Hubballi claimed that they had seen Ritesh Kumar a few days before he raped and murdered a five-year-old girl in their layout. The residents of Shreya Nagar claimed that Ritesh was seen twice in their area, and once he was accompanied by another man. Ritesh, 35, was shot dead by the police the same evening he committed the crime on April 13 when he tried to escape from the police. A resident from Shreya Nagar said Ritesh was seen suspiciously looking inside a

BENGALURU: Implementing the Socio-economic & Educational Survey (SES-2015) anytime soon would be a daunting task due to the complexities involved, after the report commonly referred to as Caste Census took almost a decade to see the light of day. Although Thursdays cabinet meeting remained inconclusive, and the issue is scheduled to be taken up again on May 2, Law & Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said certain technical details pertaining to doubts expressed by many at the meeting over

BENGALURU: Karnataka State Guarantees Panel chairman and Backward Class Legislators Forum convenor HM Revanna said that the long-awaited caste census will shake the very foundations of Karnatakas political landscape. This is a historic moment, Revanna stated, signaling a seismic shift in power dynamics. Backward Classes who have long cried foul over underrepresentation can finally look forward to real, tangible change more seats, more say, and more strength in both the Assembly and Parliament,

BENGALURU: A day after students who were writing the Common Entrance Test (CET) were allegedly asked to remove Janivaara (sacred thread) at Bidar and Shivamoga, the State government has sought concerned DCs as well as Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) officials to give a comprehensive report, and they will take action against them. Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar has condemned the act and said the state government has taken this issue seriously and ensured action will be taken against

KALABURAGI: The BJP slammed the Karnataka government over an incident where a candidate was denied entry to the KCET exam at Sai Spurti Exam Centre in Bidar for refusing to remove the Janivara (sacred thread). In the Janakrosha Yatra held at Kalaburagi, as well as in the press conference by BJP State unit President B Y Vijayendra and chief whip of opposition parties in the legislative council, N Ravikumar, criticised the government for not allowing the candidate to write the KCET exams for the s

BENGALURU: The Department of Backward Classes Welfare has initiated a fresh empirical study to reassess the socioeconomic status of the Savita Samaj community in Karnataka. This follows growing public interest and persistent requests from community members for a data-backed re-evaluation of their classification under the Backward Classes category. Originally included in the Backward Classes list in 2014, following a 2013 study, the Savita community, comprising various sub-groups including barber

MYSURU: In a new collaboration aimed at preserving and promoting the countrys rich intellectual heritage, the Oriental Research Institute (ORI) of the University of Mysore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, leading to beginning of an ambitious scholarly initiative focusing on unpublished manuscripts. As per the MoU, a descriptive catalogue of approximately 13,000 rare manuscripts will be meticulously prepared by scholars, offering invaluable

HUBBALLI: Expressing anguish over the Caste Census report considered by the state government, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Arvind Bellad stated that the caste census conducted by the Siddaramaiah government, without undertaking door-to-door data collection, is nothing but a conspiracy to divide society. He added that it is a wake-up call for all communities. Repremanding the government for considering the report, he said, It is not a census, but just a toolkit of the Congress appe

BENGALURU: Senior Congress leaders on Thursday staged a massive protest at Freedom Park against the Union government for increase in prices of all commodities. Lashing out at the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is responsible for increase in prices of LPG cylinders, rice, gold and other commodities. He blamed the Centre for the widening gap between the rich and poor. Addressing party workers from Bengaluru, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumakuru and surroundings,

VIJAYAPURA/BAGALKOT: The rise in prices of diesel, petrol, milk and other essential commodities has made the life of common people miserable under the Congress government in Karnataka, BJP state president and MLA BY Vijayendra said here on Thursday. Addressing the media before participating in the partys Janakrosh Yatra in Vijayapura on Thursday, he said the government, which came to power on the promise of implementing guarantee schemes, has diverted the funds and is focusing on increasing pric

BENGALURU: Central leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are likely to announce the Karnataka state BJP presidents name by end of April. First-time MLA BY Vijayendras name was made the state president in November 2023. In Karnataka, the state president has always been chosen unanimously, without an election. The party has almost completed the eligibility process and finalised the appointment of office-bearers for various districts. According to a senior BJP leader, BJP National President J

BENGALURU: The special cabinet meeting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened to discuss the Socio-economic and Educational Survey-2015 (SES-2015) report, popularly known as Caste Census, remained inconclusive as no decisions were arrived at. Law & Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil told reporters after the cabinet meeting, The cabinet discussed the report in a cordial atmosphere, but it was incomplete as we (ministers) felt that some more information and technical details were required.

BENGALURU: Soon, people seeking Government Orders, notifications and circulars for information on various services and schemes can get them all within a few clicks. Perhaps for the first time in the country, the Karnataka government is taking the help of Artificial Intelligence to make government documents available to the public on one platform. Most government departments, particularly those that interact with the public directly, keep issuing Government Orders, circulars, notifications and ot

BENGALURU: After the negotiation talks with Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (FKSLOA), which had been on an indefinite strike since April 14 midnight, called off their strike on Thursday evening. Truckers who were urging the government to roll back the diesel price hike were assured that truck fares would be fixed according to the diesel prices, similar to how fares are fixed for autos, cabs and maxi cabs and that a study w

MANGALURU:A woman in her twenties hailing from Kooch Bihar, West Bengal was allegedly gang raped by an auto rikshaw driver and two others near Mangaluru. The victim had arrived in Mangaluru by train along with a male acquaintance on Wednesday night. Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that as per her statement, she had come to the city in search of employment opportunities. The woman was recently working in a plywood factory in Kerala. After reaching Mangaluru, a dispute arose

BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Indias legal fraternity is in mourning after the passing of Sharat Javali, senior advocate of the Supreme Court and a towering presence in Karnatakas legal battles over river water disputes. Known for his role in the historic Cauvery, Krishna and Mahadayi river water cases, Javalis death marks the end of an era in Indian jurisprudence. He is the third prominent member of Karnatakas legendary river dispute legal team to pass away, following the demise of Fali S Nariman and An

DAVANGERE: The district police on Tuesday arrested six men on charges of attacking a woman at Tavarekere in Channagiri taluk of the district. The police said a domestic dispute led to the incident. After the video of the attack went viral on social media, the police arrested Mohammed Nayaz (32), a driver from Tavarakere, Mohammed Ghousepeer (45), a sugarcane juice shop owner, Chandpeer (35) and Inayatulla (51), both bike mechanics, Dastageer (24) and Rasool TR (42), fishermen. The police complai

MYSURU: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calling a special cabinet meeting on Thursday to discuss the caste census report in detail , all eyes are on the outcome of the meeting. Since the report was accepted by the cabinet last week, many dominant communities and opposition parties have reacted strongly to the government for tabling it. The Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities has objected to the report, terming it unscientific. Many caste-based organisations have convened meetings to

BELAGAVI/KALABURAGI : Taking a swipe at the Narendra Modi-led government over Enforcement Directorates chargesheet against Congress top leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said Congress will not cow down to the Centres tactics to get cases filed by ED against party leaders. National Herald newspaper was established by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1937 to mobilise peoples support and inspir

KALABURAGI/BELAGAVI: CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said a cabinet meeting convened on Thursday exclusively to discuss the caste census report will take a final decision on it. It is not a caste census but a socio-economic survey. Lingayat legislators have already given their opinion on the census report. The ministers will discuss the report to finally take a decision on it at the cabinet, he said. Asked by reporters at the Kalaburagi airport about the statement of Channagiri MLA Basavaraju Shiva

DAVANGERE: Akhil Bharat Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha president and senior Congress legislator Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa lashed out at the Congress government, and questioned whether it can run the show by taking on the Veerashaiva-Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities. Speaking to reporters at his residence, he asked whether the government can govern the state by taking on these communities. They are saying they will release a report, but will not. According to us, Veerashaiva-Lingayats stand

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathy BM, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, and others on a writ appeal seeking CBI probe into the MUDA scam. Activist Snehamayi Krishna, who had filed a complaint alleging irregularities in allotment of 14 sites to the CMs wife by MUDA, in his appeal, challenged the single bench order on February 7, rejecting his writ petition seeking a CBI probe into the matter. The petitioner contented

BENGALURU: CM Siddaramaiah said the ED filing a chargesheet against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case is yet another chapter in Prime Minister Narendra Modis and Home Minister Amit Shahs vindictive politics. This is not merely an act of retribution against two leaders of the Congress. It is a clear warning by the Modi government to Opposition parties and all citizens who believe in democracy that dissent will not be tolerated, the CM stated. Siddar

BELAGAVI: During the second phase of the Janakrosh Yatra in Belagavi, BJP state chief BY Vijayendra launched a strong verbal assault on the Congress government in the state, alleging widespread corruption, poor governance, and policy failures within just 20 months of coming to power. Vijayendra accused CM Siddaramaiah of misleading the public with promises that have now turned into burdens. He criticised the states rising cost of living and claimed Karnataka has become the most expensive state u

BENGALURU: The Directorate of Enforcement on Wednesday announced the second arrest in the money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation (KBDC). The ED, Bengaluru zone, on April 12 arrested former managing director of KBDC, R Leelavathy, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. She was produced before the special court (PMLA) and was remanded to ED custody for seven days. Earlier this month, the agency had arrested KBDC for

KALABURAGI / BELAGAVI: Amid the raging tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar over the CM's seat, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the party leaders in the state to exercise caution. Addressing a large gathering at a job fair inauguration in Kalaburgi on Wednesday, Kharge issued a warning to the CM and DCM saying that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are orchestrating plans to bring down the state government. If you keep on fighting

BENGALURU: Amid protests by the opposition against the state government's Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Amendment Bill, which provides 4% quota for Muslim contractors in government tenders, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot has sent the bill to the President for approval. The KTPP Amendment Bill was passed in both houses of the Karnataka legislature last month, after which the BJP had appealed to the Governor to reject the bill. The Governor in his communication to the

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand's longest tunnel, Silkyara, on the Yamunotri highway connecting the Char Dham Yatra route, achieved a major breakthrough on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the region's infrastructure development. The 4.5 km double-lane tunnel will reduce the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri by 31.5 km upon completion, enhancing connectivity to the revered Hindu pilgrimage sites. The completion of the tunnel, currently the longest under construction in Uttarakhand promi

BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that addressing the issue of unemployment is the 'joint responsibility of both the Central and State governments. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Kalyan Karnataka job fair in Kalaburagi on Wednesday. He criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, The Prime Minister had promised to provide 2 crore jobs every year. But in the ten years of his rule, even 20 lakh jobs have not been provided. These are his own words, yet he failed to delive

BENGALURU: Ahead of the special cabinet meeting on April 17 to discuss the caste census report, the Vokkaligara Sangha has warned the state government of launching massive protests if the report is accepted. The Sangha is also preparing for a legal fight to protect the interests of the community. Vokkaligara Sangha president Kenchappa Gowda said they will wait for the governments move after the special cabinet meeting on Thursday, to decide the future course of action. He said they would hold a

BENGALURU: Karnataka ranks on the top among 18 states in India as per the latest India Justice Report (IJR) -- countrys only ranking of states on the delivery of justice. In its fourth edition, the IJR 2025, which was released on Tuesday, Karnataka is the only state to meet reservation quotas for SC, ST and OBCs in both police and judiciary. At just 1.2%, the state police has the lowest officer-level vacancy among all large states and has the highest number of paralegal volunteers in the country

BENGALURU: The special court for trial of criminal cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Tuesday kept the decision pending, for now, on accepting or rejecting the B report (closure report) by the Lokayukta police giving a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members in the MUDA case. It permitted the Lokayukta to conduct further investigation into the role of other accused and file a conclusive report on or before May 7, 2025, the next date of hearing. The court said t

BENGALURU: Ahead of the special cabinet meeting on Thursday, Deputy CM and KPCC president DK Shivakumar held a meeting on Tuesday with Vokkaliga legislators from his party to discuss the Socio-economic and Educational Survey report, the fate of which will be decided in the cabinet. Many of the legislators have expressed concern over the caste census reportedly showing a decline in the number of Vokkaligas and an increase in the Muslim population. As many as 22 Congress legislators are from the V

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spreading lies by stating that the architect of the Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar, was against reservation based on religion. He said several years back, the Maharashtra government had published Ambedkars speeches and writings and the Karnataka government had published the Kannada translations. The PM must present before the people of the country if there is any mention of providing or not providing reserva

BENGALURU: As the two rounds of negotiations, including one meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, failed, truckers announced that the indefinite strike, which commenced at midnight on April 14, would continue. With truckers stating that they will be intensifying their strike from Wednesday, the supply of essentials, including veggies, fruits, flowers and pulses, is likely to be affected. Truckers under the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (FKSLOA) calle

BENGALURU: The ruling Congress will stage a protest outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Bengaluru on Wednesday against the blatant misuse of central agencies by the Modi-led BJP government. The protest, expected to draw a large gathering of MLAs, MPs and top party functionaries, is being staged against what the Congress described as the arbitrary and unjust seizure of the assets of the National Herald and the politically motivated charge sheets filed against its senior leaders. Ho

BENGALURU: The coming monsoon is bound to bring cheer to the farming community across the state, with rainfall expected to be above normal, especially in South Interior and North Interior Karnataka. Relief to farmers apart, it will also recharge dams and the underground water table. According to Prof MB Rajegowda, agrometeorologist and former registrar, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, normal rainfall during the Southwest monsoon period, between June and September-end or October f

BENGALURU: Call it the IT corridors Bermuda Triangle. In Mahadevapura zone, infamous locations like Panathur S Cross Junction, Varthur Main Road connecting Balagere and Gunjur, and Carmelaram Junction leading to Sarjapur and Bellandur, are a web of slow-moving traffic, and gobble up about an hour of motorists time during peak hours, every single day. There may be some respite for motorists at Panathur Junction, with BBMP beginning road widening work, after having completed land acquisition of 49

BENGALURU: With civic authorities turning a blind eye to their woes, traders on SJP Road are forced to transport 8 to 10 cans of drinking water from home each day just to keep things running at their stores. For the past few months, the area which houses over 2,000 shops has been reeling under the impact of BBMPs white-topping work, which has choked access and crippled businesses. Repeated complaints to BWSSB about broken water pipelines have gone unanswered. The lack of water, traders said, h

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who met representatives of trade unions of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), assured them that all their demands would be discussed and appropriate action would be taken. Representatives from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) led by the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)-affiliated KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation and the Karnataka State Road Transport Employees League were called for a meeting with the CM at his official residen

BENGALURU: Bengaluru was in for heavy traffic congestion and slow-moving traffic on Tuesday evening, following a three-day long weekend. Adding to the commuters woes, multiple vehicle breakdowns further slowed down traffic movement in several areas. A senior traffic police officer said many Bengalureans had travelled to their home towns during the extended weekend, leading to a post-holiday traffic surge. Every long weekend, the city experiences traffic congestion when people return, the officer

BELAGAVI: The Belagavi police arrested from Surat, the key accused of the cyber fraud case that led to the tragic suicide of an elderly couple in Beedi village of Khanapur taluk. The accused, Chirag Jeevarajbhai Lakkad, a resident of Surat, Gujarat, was taken into police custody following a detailed investigation. A case has been registered at Nandgad Police Station. The case revolves around the suicide of Diego Nazareth (83), a retired railway employee, and his wife Flavia Nazareth (78), who re

BENGALURU: Mondays short spell of rain is a harbinger of things to come this week. The formation of troughs and cyclonic systems foretell rain across South and Central Karnataka over the next few days. The IMD said moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in most parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, for the week ahead. Rain, thundershowers and gusty winds will prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Haveri, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Kolar, Vijayanagara, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Chit

BENGALURU: A sessions court in the city dismissed an anticipatory bail petition of two officials of a nationalised bank from West Bengal in connection with their alleged role in transferring Rs 96 lakh to multiple accounts of cyber crooks, who had the complainant under digital arrest. The victim, Vijay Kumar, had transferred Rs 11.83 crore from his two savings bank accounts and had sold his shares to arrange the money. The petitioners, Senior Manager Rupak Ghosh and another officer Janaki Das, w