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Beloved Sakrebyle Mahout dies in Shivamogga, camp mourns

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Shivamogga: A pall of gloom has descended over the famous Sakrebyle Elephant Camp in Shivamogga following the untimely death of veteran mahout Siddiq Pasha, 39, who had dedicated more than 16 years of his life to caring for and training elephants. Known for his deep bond with the elephants and unwavering commitment to their welfare, Siddiq Pasha was one of the most respected mahouts at the camp. His sudden demise has left fellow mahouts, forest officials and wildlife enthusiasts shocked and saddened. Nestled amid dense forests and the backwaters of the Tunga River, Sakrebyle Elephant Camp is one of Karnataka’s most popular wildlife destinations and is home to more than 22 elephants. Siddiq Pasha played a crucial role in managing and caring for several elephants over the years, especially the powerful and popular elephant “Bhishma,” whose complete responsibility rested with him. According to sources, Siddiq had been suffering from a severe illness for the past few days. Do...
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Key Madiwala blast accused dies in Bengaluru jail

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Bengaluru: A key accused in the 2008 Madiwala bomb blast case died on Thursday while undergoing judicial custody at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, just days before the court was expected to deliver its verdict in the long-pending case. Accused lodged in jail since 2020 The deceased has been identified as Abdul Khader (60), who had been lodged in Parappana Agrahara Central Jail since 2010 in connection with the Madiwala blast case. According to prison authorities, Khader’s health suddenly deteriorated on Thursday morning, prompting officials to rush him to Jayadeva Hospital for emergency treatment. However, he allegedly suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital and died before receiving medical attention. Authorities confirmed that the inmate was declared dead shortly after the incident. Following the death, the body was shifted to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem examination. Jail authorities have informed Khader...
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Vennela murder case: 3 police officers suspended for negligence

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Bengaluru: Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh on Friday, June 12, ordered the suspension of three police personnel for alleged negligence in the investigation of the murder of six-year-old Vennela, which occurred within the limits of the Kadugodi police station on March 24. The suspended officers are Kadugodi Police Inspector Rangaswamy, Sub-Inspector Ningaraju, and Constable Halesh Nayak. According to the commissioner, the officers failed to register a criminal case against the accused despite the post-mortem report clearly indicating that the child had been assaulted and suffocated to death. The action was taken after it was found that no murder case had been registered against the child’s mother Priyanka, and her live-in partner, Mohan, for more than two months after the report was received. Priyanka arrested Meanwhile, Priyanka, who had gone into hiding after the case was registered, was arrested by a special police team from a resort in ...
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Dharmasthala case: Plea names Prakash Raj, alleges Rs 200 cr plot

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Bengaluru: Another explosive twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding the Dharmasthala skull case, with fresh allegations surfacing about an alleged conspiracy to tarnish the image of the renowned pilgrimage centre. Chinnayya, who was earlier associated with the group at the centre of the controversy, has now approached the Karnataka High Court with a writ petition detailing what he claims was a well-planned operation against Dharmasthala. Actor Prakash Raj mentioned in plea In his petition, Chinnayya has made several sensational allegations, including the mention of actor Prakash Raj. According to him, one night at around 8 pm, Girish Mattannavar allegedly called Prakash Raj and handed over the phone to him. Chinnayya claimed that the actor spoke to him in Tamil and advised him to make statements before authorities as instructed by Girish Mattannavar. He further alleged that he was told he would receive support if he cooperated and followed the directions giv...
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Two members of interstate ‘TATTO 313’ burglary gang arrested

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Udupi : Manipal police in Udupi district have arrested two members of an alleged interstate house burglary gang known as ‘TATTO 313’ and recovered gold ornaments and mobile phones worth approximately ₹7.90 lakh. The arrested accused have been identified as Darshan R. (21) from Bengaluru and Chandru (26) from Davanagere district. Police said the duo was involved in a series of house burglaries targeting locked residences located near railway stations across Karnataka and neighbouring states. The arrests were made during the investigation of a house theft reported in the Manipal police station limits. According to the complaint, Amit Daniel, a resident of the area, had locked his house and travelled to his mother’s residence on February 3. The following day, neighbours informed him that the front door of the house had been found open. Also Read Telangana family visiting Udupi attacked in road rage, 1 held Upon inspection, it was discovered that unidentified person...
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Hemavathi Link Canal project revived after 10 months

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Tumakuru : The Karnataka government’s move to revive the controversial Hemavathi Express Link Canal project after a gap of nearly ten months has reignited political and public debate in Tumakuru district. The project, which aims to channel Hemavathi river water to Kunigal through a linking canal, had earlier been halted following strong opposition from farmers and dramatic protests at the project site. With the state government now preparing to resume the work, differences have emerged among legislators within the district, setting the stage for renewed confrontation over the project. The canal project had remained suspended for the past ten months amid sustained protests by farmers and local groups who expressed concerns over water distribution and the impact on their regions. However, the government has now indicated its intention to proceed with the project after holding consultations with stakeholders. Also Read Theft at Melukote temple, case against staff, prie...
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Whose roads are better? Check out viral Hyderabad-Bengaluru post

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Bengaluru: A social media post by a Hyderabad resident comparing the infrastructure and traffic conditions of Hyderabad and Bengaluru has gone viral, reigniting the long-standing debate over urban planning and road connectivity in India’s leading technology hubs. Ashish Kumar, a Hyderabad-based user, shared a screenshot from Google Maps on X, claiming that he covered a distance of 82 kilometres on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) in just 72 minutes. Drawing a comparison with Bengaluru, he remarked that achieving a similar travel time in the Karnataka capital would require “at least 10 more years of development.” Bangalore needs at least 10 years of development to cover 82 km in 1 hour 12 minutes pic.twitter.com/Q6c4cSGzWu — Asish Kumar (@asishcodes) June 6, 2026 The post quickly gained traction online, attracting more than 3.5 lakh views and over 1,400 likes. Kumar argued that Hyderabad’s infrastructure has significantly improved over the years, while Bengaluru co...
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