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Bypoll: BJP candidates richer than Congress candidates

The BJP candidates are richer compared to the Congress candidates as per their affidavits filed along with their nomination papers in the byelections to Bagalkot and Davangere South Assembly constituencies.

23 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
Congress nominee Umesh Meti files nomination papers in Bagalkot

Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar says candidate chosen after survey

23 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
Vijayendra accuses Congress of trying to win bypolls with the lure of money

BJP candidate Veeranna Charantimath files his nomination papers for the bypolls in Bagalkot

23 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar defend decision not to field Muslim candidate in Davangere

They say Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjun has been selected based on winnability in the byelections to Davangere SouthAssembly

23 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
Opposition tears Bill proposing ballot papers in panchayat elections, walks out

Terming the Bill a retrograde move, Leader of Opposition R. Ashok tore a copy of the Bill before staging the walkout

23 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Ram NavamiShobha Yatra in Kalaburagi on Thursday

The Adi Purush Ramanavami Utsav Samiti will take out a procession featuring an 18-ft tall statue of Lord Rama from Ramteerth Temple

23 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Sunil Kumar demands white paper on measures taken to address regional imbalance

Many taluks have remained backward despite the government spending about 20,000 crore as per the recommendations of the Nanjundappa Committee, he says

23 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Samiti seeks probe into SCs population data in Nagamohan Das report

There are discrepancies in data used in the Nagamohan Das Commission report on internal reservation among Scheduled Castes, says S.R. Kollur

23 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Engage with BJP-JD(S), Davangere Muslims told

Bhaskar Rao says the Congress betrayed Muslims denying ticket to them in the bypolls and by choosing family politics favouring Samarth

23 Mar 2026 7:36 pm
Minister supports protest against solid waste management plant

She was addressing residents of Turmuri, Bachi, Konewadi, Uchagaon, Sulga, Gojaga, Mannur, Kallehola, Ambewadi and surrounding areas

23 Mar 2026 7:15 pm
Guidelines for social media ban for under-16 children will be discussed before bringing in law, says Education Minister

The government is reviewing similar social media bans being implemented in several countries across the world, he says

23 Mar 2026 6:57 pm
Event on Deendayal Upadhyaya at Karnataka State Open University put off: Higher Education Minister

Higher Education Minister M.C. Sudhakar says he was kept in the dark about the event till Sunday

23 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Death of trainee vet: Shivamogga veterinarians blame the system, seek action against officials responsible

The Shivamogga zoo authority had recruited a veterinarian with no post-graduation in treating wildlife, on a contractual basis and then placed two newly recruited apprentices, including Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, under the veterinarian, they alleged.

23 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
LPG shortage: About 20% of hotel industry needs will be met daily with immediate effect, announces Karnataka Minister

As many as 10,000 cylinders will be given daily to hotels, industrial canteens, restaurants and dhabas among others, said Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa

23 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Khandre honoured in Bidar after elevation as national president of Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha

Speaking at the function, Siddharoodha Mutt seer Shivakumar Swamiji described Mr. Khandre as a leader shaped by his virtues, combining compassion, courage and commitment to public service

23 Mar 2026 12:12 am
BJP says Congress gave away Ramzan kits in Davangere in violation of poll code

The food kits containing rice, vermicelli, lentils, sugar and cooking oil packets had the names of Congress leaders, according to BJP leaders

22 Mar 2026 9:52 pm
Indias gem, jewellery sector aims to increase domestic sales by up to 15% in 2026 to offset war impact on exports

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council and the industry are doing everything possible to increase domestic consumption and sales by at least 10to 15% during 2026 in order to offset the possible impacts of the war in West Asia on exports

22 Mar 2026 8:22 pm
RDSO to begin inspection of Pink Line elevated stretch soon

The RDSO team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the 7.5-km elevated section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere

22 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
SC internal reservation: Religious heads spearheading campaign of their communities

Their movement comes ahead of the Special Cabinet on Friday where internal reservation within 15 % is being discussed

22 Mar 2026 8:12 pm
KIA ranked 11th most punctual large airport in February

During the month, KIA served 109 routes and recorded an on-time departure of 84.86%

22 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Davangere, Bagalkot are our strong citadels, claims Minister

Senior leaders will strive towards reducing discontent among some workers, says Satish Jarkiholi

22 Mar 2026 7:42 pm
Five booked under atrocities Act in Gurmitkal taluk

The FIR says they abused, assaulted Dalits in a temple in Yampad village

22 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Three-day national conference on floriculture in Shivamogga to begin on March 23

Karnataka is a hub of commercial flower cultivation, with 30% of the countrys total flower production, says B. Hemla Naik, director of education of the university

22 Mar 2026 6:42 pm
West Asia conflict: LPG cargo ship from US arrives at New Mangalore Port

The Shipping Ministry informed that New Mangalore Port has waived cargo-related charges for crude oil and LPG from March 14 to 31.

22 Mar 2026 3:02 pm
Farmers, artisans should find innovative ways to market their produce, says ZP CEO

Belagavi ZP working with EXIM bank to create new platform, says Rahul Shindhe

22 Mar 2026 1:22 pm