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Elections 2026Karnataka / The Hindu
Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapur informed the Legislative Assembly that the government is considering revising the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965, and introducing a new law to curb the illegal sale of liquor
Acknowledging that there were some problems related to the supply of certain medicines at primary health centres in the State, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, however, told the Legislative Council that the drugs were not in short supply at State-run hospitals at the district and the taluk level
The allegations made in the complaint and the charge-sheet depict not consent but submission extracted under duress and that the petitioner must face a full-fledged trial, said Justice M. Nagaprasanna
IMD officials said that the city will continue to receive light rainfall for the next two to three days
Residents of Hubballi-Dharwad and various taluks in Dharwad district get a respite
Two police personnel from Maharashtra are also said to be involved in the crime
All necessary arrangements have been made at 136 examination centres, including 43 centres in Mysuru city alone
The police have registered a suo motu case against Santosh Pala for hurting religious sentiments through offensive posts on social media
A tanker carrying milk, a truck and a motorcycle were involved in the road accident near Hanchinal camp in Sindhanur taluk
Despite being an agrarian district, Mandyas literary contributions are notable, says Deputy Commissioner at the 121st birth anniversary of noted Kannada poet Purohit Thirunarayana Narasimhachar
BJP members representing Bengaluru alleged rampant corruption in building plan approvals, issuance of e-khatas, construction of retaining walls along storm-water drains (rajakaluves), and property tax collection by civic bodies under the Greater Bengaluru Authority
Florida-based Hard Rock Cafe International on March 16 said it was closing down 10 of its cafes
The BJP, which is sure to win both the posts, has issued a whip to all its members to be present for the elections expected to be unanimous
The Dalit Sangharsh Samiti has urged the State government to continue with the earlier reservation system to avoid disruptions in recruitment
The MP urges the government to strengthen the railway network in the region for the benefit of the common people
Operating since January 2026, the 4-km aerial route is completed in 10 minutes.
The three-member team is expected to submit its report in 20 days after which a technical team will visit the land for further evaluation
The DC directs health officials to maintain strict surveillance in the Malnad region, particularly in hotspots where monkey deaths have been reported
Jai Bharat Mata Seva Samiti will take out a procession from Lad Chincholi to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru
State govt. should strictly enforce the 15 days rule for arrears clearance, they say
Head Constable Sridhar Murthy found the man lying on the track after having allegedly consumed alcohol. He quickly pulled him to safety, preventing a potential tragedy.
The situation has turned critical, as distributors have failed to supply the required LPG despite repeated appeals, says Hotel Owners Association president Narayana Gowda
The administration has warned of strict legal action against hoarding or illegal sale of LPG cylinders under relevant laws, including the Essential Commodities Act
The victim approached the Whitefield Cyber Crime Police Station and lodged a complaint, upon which the police registered a case against the unknown persons.
The Corporation Commissioner has sought suggestions from stakeholders, including organisations and political leaders, in view of the preparations being made for the Budget for 2026-27
The organisation has been opposing the exclusion of the regional language, arguing that it disadvantages local candidates and limits their participation in the recruitment process.
The campaign covered several major pilgrimage centres and tourist locations, including Talacauvery, Omkareshwara Temple, and Bhagamandala

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