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Karnataka: One arrested for attempting burglary at Canara Bank

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Mangaluru : Bantwal Rural Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an attempted burglary at a Canara Bank branch in Farangipete, where burglars allegedly broke into the building by drilling through the roof but failed to steal cash or valuables. The arrested accused has been identified as Mohammed Shakir , a resident of Maripalla in Pudu village of Bantwal taluk. Police said he was apprehended following an investigation into the attempted bank burglary that took place on July 13 at the Canara Bank branch located in the Minejes area of Farangipete. According to investigators, the accused and his associates allegedly entered the bank premises by drilling through the roof of the building housing the branch. After gaining entry, they attempted to break open the lockers but were unsuccessful and reportedly fled without stealing any cash, gold or other valuables. Police suspect the burglary attempt took place over the weekend when the bank remained closed d...
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Early arrival of POP Ganesh idols in Bengaluru despite ban

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Bengaluru: The early arrival of plaster of Paris (POP) Ganesh idols in Bengaluru markets has sparked fresh concerns over the enforcement of restrictions on environmentally harmful idols, even after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the use of eco-friendly alternatives during this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Ganesh Chaturthi is scheduled to be celebrated on September 14, but traders have already started displaying POP idols across parts of the city. The development comes despite repeated campaigns highlighting the environmental hazards caused by POP idols during immersion. In his June 28 “Mann Ki Baat” programme, Modi appealed to citizens to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi using clay idols and avoid POP idols to protect lakes, rivers and the environment. The appeal was followed by a letter from Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar to Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, urging the government to prevent the manufacture and sale of POP idols. How...
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Tension at KPCC office as Congress workers throw eggs at BJP MLA

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Bengaluru: A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest outside the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters on Wednesday, July 22, witnessed dramatic scenes after Congress workers allegedly threw eggs at Harihar MLA BP Harish. The BJP had announced a protest and planned to march towards the KPCC office to submit a memorandum and distribute pamphlets criticising the Congress government. Anticipating unrest, Bengaluru Police detained several BJP leaders near the Cantonment area before they could reach the party office. However, Harish arrived separately and reached directly in front of the KPCC headquarters. As he got out of his car, Congress workers stationed at the office raised slogans against him and allegedly targeted him with eggs. The unexpected confrontation created chaos outside the Congress office, prompting police to immediately intervene. Officers escorted the MLA away from the crowd through a side lane before shifting him safely in a police jeep. ...
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Brothers booked for exhuming mother’s body without permission

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Davanagere: Police have registered a case against two brothers for allegedly exhuming their mother’s body without legal permission and transporting it on a motorcycle in an attempt to secure a second post-mortem examination in Karnataka’s Davanagere district. The case has been registered at Malebennur police station against Venkatesh and Manjunath, residents of Adapur village in Harihar taluk. The brothers allegedly dug up the grave of their mother, Eeramma (58), and transported her body to the Davanagere District Hospital, claiming her death was suspicious and demanding a fresh post-mortem examination. Davanagere Superintendent of Police H.T. Shekhar said an unnatural death case had already been registered following Eeramma’s death on April 30, and the investigation was in progress. “The deceased’s sons suddenly exhumed the body and attempted to bring it to Davanagere for a second post-mortem. After receiving information, police took custod...
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Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into Art of Living land row

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations that land belonging to Dalits was illegally occupied by the Art of Living Foundation. The Regional Commissioner of the Bengaluru Division will head the investigation. Announcing the decision at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, July 21, Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the government acted after receiving complaints from Dalit organisations and members of the public alleging that around 150 acres of Dalit land had been illegally taken over by the organisation led by spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. “The government has constituted an SIT under the Bengaluru Regional Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations. If any illegality is found during the investigation, appropriate legal action will be initiated,” Parameshwara told reporters. He said the probe was ordered after multiple complaints sought an independent investigation into ...
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Two killed, six injured as Bolero rams parked lorry in Koppal

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Koppal : Two members of a family were killed and six others sustained serious injuries after a Bolero SUV rammed into a stationary lorry on National Highway-13 between Kerehalli and Shahapur villages near Munirabad in Koppal district on Monday evening. The deceased have been identified as Khadar Khan (75), a resident of Huligi village, and a 70-year-old woman from the same family. According to police , the Bolero was travelling from Kushtagi towards Hosapete when it crashed into the rear of a lorry parked on the roadside. The impact of the collision was so severe that the Bolero was completely mangled, leaving two occupants dead on the spot. Six other passengers travelling in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the district hospital for treatment. Their condition is said to be serious, police said. Police personnel from Munirabad Police Station rushed to the accident site, conducted an inspection and shifted the victims. A case has been registered,...
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More than 35 Ravana idols unearthed in Mandya, Mysuru

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Mysuru : The discovery of more than 35 idols of Ravana during archaeological excavations in parts of Mandya and Mysuru districts has surprised historians and archaeology experts, reviving interest in the region’s ancient cultural and religious history. The findings have sparked fresh discussions on the historical significance of Ravana worship in southern Karnataka. Mandya and Mysuru are traditionally associated with episodes from the Indian epics. While Muthathi is believed to have links with the Ramayana, Pandavapura and Kunti Betta are associated with the Mahabharata. Against this backdrop, the large number of Ravana idols unearthed in the region has attracted considerable academic attention. According to experts, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recovered around 15 to 20 Ravana idols during excavations carried out in Maddur, Malavalli and Mandya taluks. A similar number of idols were independently discovered by noted ancient history and archaeology scholar P...
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