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Bengaluru : The removal of a Hanuman flag from a public place in Mandya district of Karnataka has taken a turn for the worse, with demands being raised on Wednesday for the removal of green flags installed in public places in the state. The Karnataka Government is in a fix over the development. In one social media post that went viral, one Shashank JS has questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, asking them why there was a green flag opposite the JJ Nagar police station in the Chamrajpet Assembly constituency of Bengaluru city. In the post, he also tagged BJP State President, BY Vijayendra and BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal. Objections were also raised by BJP state leaders over the hoisting of a green flag at Chandini Chowk in Shivajinagar in Bengaluru. A picture of the flag has also gone viral on social media. Also Read Tension erupts in Karnataka village after removal of Hanuman flag Vikas Vikki, another social media user asked Congr

Raichur : Karnataka’s Sirwar town in Raichur District is tense following the violation of the statue of the erstwhile ruler of Mysuru, Tipu Sultan on Wednesday. Some miscreants garlanded the statue of Tipu Sultan with slippers in the wee hours of Wednesday and the people came to know about it in the morning, leading to widespread anger. A large number of people have come out in the open condemning the incident and are staging a protest at the Tipu Circle. Also Read Karnataka Governor sends ordinance on 60% use of Kannada in signboards back to govt They have also blocked the road and torched tyres at the protest site, demanding immediate arrest of the people behind the vandalism. Police have rushed to the spot and are checking CCTV footage to get clues about the miscreants. More details are yet to emerge regarding the incident. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

Bengaluru : Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back an ordinance mandating 60 percent use of Kannada in signboards of businesses and establishments, to the state government. This was revealed by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday. “We (the government) approved an ordinance on signboards. The Governor has sent it back saying it should be passed in the Assembly. He could have given his assent now. Giving protection and respect to Kannada is our government’s commitment,” Shivakumar said. The Karnataka Cabinet had on January 5, given its approval to an ordinance to amend the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act that mandates 60 per cent use of the state’s language in signage. Also Read Elgar Parishad: Court permits Anand Teltumbde to visit Karnataka to receive award The government had decided to take the ordinance route in the wake of violent protests by pro-Kannada organisations targeting businesses and establishments in Bengaluru for not givi

Bangalore: In a tragic incident, a man in Karnataka’s Mysuru district killed his 19-year-old sister for allegedly being involved in a relationship with a man from another community. Their mother also died in an attempt to save her daughter. According to reports, the deceased, identified as Dhansuri, was allegedly spotted wearing a burqa and was seen with a Muslim boy. Her brother objected to his sister’s actions and asked her not to be involved with someone from another community. Also Read Two arrested for kidnapping child from Hyderabad hospital Despite warnings, Dhanusri reportedly continued her relationship with the Muslim boy. It enraged Nithin, leading him to push his sister into a lake near Marur, close to Mysore’s Hunsur, police said. Police said, their 43-year-old mother, Anitha, also died by jumping into the water in an attempt to rescue Dhanusri. The police have apprehended Nithin in connection with two deaths. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Te

Kalaburagi : In a tragic incident, a brother and his sister died after drowning in a well on Tuesday in Patapalli village near Chincholi taluk in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. According to the police, the girl had jumped into the well in a fit of rage. Upon seeing her leaping, her brother rushed and jumped into the well in an attempt to rescue her. The deceased are identified as 19-year-old Nandini and 23-year-old Sandeep. Police explained that Sandeep had scolded his sister for being irregular in college and had asked her to attend classes regularly and this had led to a fiery argument between siblings. Taking this as an insult, Nandini ran out of the house and jumped into the well. Also Read Aunt didn’t drown ailing 5-year-old in Ganga: Haridwar police Upon witnessing this, her brother rushed to rescue her and also jumped into the well. As neither of them knew how to swim, both drowned and met a watery grave. The parents noticed the bunch of flowers worn by Nandini

Bengaluru: The alarming surge in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases in Karnataka over the past three years has raised concerns, with a staggering 9,862 cases registered between 2021 and 2023. Disturbingly, the conviction rate remains dismally low, with only 202 cases resulting in convictions. Despite the implementation of numerous government schemes aimed at safeguarding children and preventing sexual offenses, the persisting occurrence of cases involving sexual violence and child marriages underscores the need for swift and effective judicial responses. The state crime department records reveal that Bengaluru tops the list in POCSO cases, registering 1,454 cases over the three-year period. In contrast, Belagavi and Kalaburagi reported the lowest numbers, each recording 79 cases. Additionally, 129 cases were deemed false, while 257 cases were transferred to various stations for investigation. Eight cases were resolved through negotiations. Speaking to Siasat

Bengaluru : R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition on Monday claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, were vying with each other to appease Muslims. Speaking at a valedictory function on the 30th anniversary of Sunni Yuvajana Sangha (SYS) at Adyar Sha Garden on the outskirts of Mangaluru recently, Shivakumar had said, “The government stands by you as it is the government for the protection of people hailing from all castes and religions.” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had also released Rs 1,000 crore for the development of Muslim mohallas. Also Read Congress to win 15-20 seats in Karnataka in LS polls: Siddaramaiah “The Congress Government has Rs 1,000 crore to provide for mohallas but the Treasury seems to be empty when it comes to release of Rs 2,000 compensation for farmers who are reeling under drought,” Ashoka charged. “Mr. CM Siddaramaiah, you have been proving that your Congress party can stoop to any level to appease Muslims.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge on Monday attacked the BJP, saying that if they do not like the national flag, Indian Constitution and integrity of the nation, their leaders “can go to their preferred destination Pakistan”. “We will not bog down with the conspiracies and strategies of the BJP. We will effectively deal with it,” he underlined. The minister was speaking over the issue of hoisting and bringing down of saffron flag bearing the picture of Lord Hanuman on a 108-feet-tall flagpost on government land in the Keragodu village in Mandya district of Karnataka. The issue has turned out to be a latest flash point between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP in Karnataka. Also Read Tension erupts in Karnataka village after removal of Hanuman flag Kharge further stated, “Like RSS, which hated the tiranga (national flag), BJP trained by the RSS is also hating the national flag. Instead of respecting it, the BJP is hating the Tricolour. Mr.

Bagalkot : Four students, including a girl, were killed and eight others injured in a collision between a school bus and a tractor in Bagalkot district of Karnataka on Monday. The incident took place in the early hours near Alagur village located close to Jamkhandi town in the district. The students were returning to their homes in the village after the school annual gathering. The deceased are identified as 17-year-old Sagar Kadkol and Basavaraj, 13-year-old Shwetha and Govind, all residents of Kavatagi village. Also Read Five killed in road accident in Telangana The students were studying at the Vardhamana Education Institute in Alagur. Sagar and Basavaraj were students of PUC, while Shweta and Govind were studying in Class 9. The police are yet to ascertain how the accident took place. Minister for Excise R.B. Thimmapur, who is also the District-in-Charge Minister of Bagalkot, will visit the village to console the bereaved families and also visit injured students at the

Mandya : Keragodu village here faced tense moments on Sunday, January 28, after the authorities removed a ‘Hanuma dwaja’, a saffron flag bearing Lord Hanuman’s portrait, from a 108-foot-tall flag post. The incident led to a political confrontation between the government and opposition in the state. A large contingent of police personnel was deployed as a precautionary measure when people from the village and its surroundings, along with members of the BJP, JD(S), and Bajrang Dal, gathered to protest against the removal of the flag. In order to quell the unrest, police resorted to a mild lathi charge. Subsequently, the police and administration replaced the Hanuma dwaja with the national tricolor on the flagpole. #WATCH | Mandya: Karnataka Police force detained BJP-JDS workers protesting after the Hanuman flag hoisted by the Gram Panchayat Board of Mandya district on a 108-foot flagpole in the village of Keragodu was brought down by the district administration. pic.twitter.com/2

Bengaluru: In a significant move towards ensuring the efficient execution and monitoring of the state government’s five ambitious ‘guarantee’ schemes, the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms has issued an order to establish ‘Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authorities’ at the state and district levels. Additionally, ‘Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committees’ will be formed at the taluk and BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) levels. The State Level Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of these schemes. The authority will consist of a Chairman, five Vice-Chairmen, and 31 members representing each of the 31 districts in the state. The Member Secretary will be an officer from the Women and Child Welfare Department, holding the position of ACS (Additional Chief Secretary), Principal Secretary, or Secretary. The Chairman will hold Cabinet-level status, while the five Vice-Chairmen will be accorded

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said that the state government is committed to construct the Parallel Balancing reservoir near Navali across Tungabhadra River. “We have written letters to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh chief ministers seeking time to discuss the project as it involves the three states. Our government is fully committed to building this balancing reservoir,” the Deputy Chief Minister told media persons. Also Read Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar slam Shettar for re-joining BJP He said that the Koppal district in-charge minister and MLAs of Koppal and Bellary districts have demanded construction of the balancing reservoir. “Andhra Pradesh administration hasn’t given time yet as they may be preparing for elections. All the three states will sit and discuss usage of excess 30 TMC of water as it is beneficial to all the three states,” the Deputy Chief Minister said. He said that the Chief Minister has already discussed this project in

Bengaluru: Karnataka unit BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday said the saffron party in the state has been focussing on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections while underlining there were no plans for ‘Operation Lotus’ in the state. Vijayendra said this while interacting with the media here when asked if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be “targetting” Congress MLA Laxman Savadi as well — since former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar is back to the saffron camp after his less than a year’s stint with the grand old party. Also Read Will strive to make BJP win more LS seats in Karnataka: Shettar Savadi, a former Karnataka deputy chief minister, switched to the Congress from the BJP last year before the 2023 Assembly polls. Savadi, however, said on Thursday after Shettar’s “home-coming” that he was “very clear about not re-joining the BJP”. Meanwhile, Vijayendra, while talking on party’s preparations for the upcoming general elections, said: “It would sound funny i

Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who re-joined the BJP less than a year after switching to Congress, visited the party headquarters here on Friday, pledging that he will strive to make the saffron party win more seats in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections than the last general elections. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had bagged 25 of 28 seats. Addressing a press conference, Shettar said that he would take up a state-wide tour. He said that as per the directions of the party, he would be involved in the party organisation in the state. “I have returned to the BJP as per the wishes of the party workers… I was being called by the state leadership and national leaders. The seniors in the party have conveyed to me that I am the senior leader and I would be provided a suitable position and status in the party. Also Read INDIA bloc won’t be much affected if Nitish quits: Mamata “I have re-joined the BJP at the party head

Bengaluru: After former Chief Minster and Congress MLC Jagadish Shettar re-joined BJP, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Thursday that Congress party has not done any injustice to Shettar. Speaking to reporters in Virajpet, Siddaramaiah said, “Shettar had told me that he was humiliated in BJP and won’t join the party again. We have given him a ticket to contest the election. Even after defeat, we made him a MLC.” Commenting on the issue, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated in Bengaluru that Shettar had told yesterday (Wednesday) that he won’t join the BJP party. “I do not know why he joined the BJP today. I also do not know about the pressure on him. It is left to his conscience.” Shettar had confided that he was forced to re-join BJP through constituency leaders and workers. “Shettar had claimed that Congress had given him a new lease of life and he would never join BJP. Believing in his words, I had told the media that he w

Bengaluru : In a shocking incident, a couple engaged in an intimate act in their car near a park here on Thursday, reportedly ran over a police officer who tried to approach them for questioning. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Jnanabharathi police station, and the injured sub-inspector, Mahesh, is currently hospitalised. Police have initiated a search for the fleeing couple. According to the police, despite the presence of people around the park, the couple undressed and engaged in romantic activities inside their vehicle. Sub-inspector Mahesh, who was on duty in the area, approached them to issue a warning and instruct them to leave. While noting down the vehicle’s registration number, the couple abruptly started the vehicle and moved it. Also Read Woman files complaint of sexual exploitation against Karnataka cop As the cop stood in front of the vehicle, he ended up on the bonnet. Disregarding the officer’s presence, the youth reversed the vehicle and

Vijayapura : A woman on Thursday lodged a complaint against a police officer accusing him of sexual exploitation under the false promise of marriage in Vijayapura district of Karnataka . The police have lodged a rape case against Vinayak Takkalagi attached to the Gandhi Chowk police station in Vijayapura city. According to the complaint, the woman from Basavanabagewadi got introduced to the accused cop eight months ago. They exchanged phone numbers and started to chat and call on mobiles regularly. The two fell in love. The accused promised her marriage and developed physical intimacy forcefully. Also Read Four of a family, including 3 kids killed in road accident in Karnataka But, after sometime he started neglecting her and finally refused to marry her. The woman lodged a police complaint against him and submitted photos and screenshots of chat history to the police. The accused cop has not reported to duty after the complaint was registered. The woman was demanding that

Chitradurga : Four members of a family, including three children, were killed on the spot in a road accident on Thursday near the Sanikere village in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Three other persons were seriously injured in the incident and were being treated at a hospital. The deceased were identified as two-year-old Sindhushree, 5-month-old Hayyalappa, three-month-old Raksha and 26-year-old Lingappa. All deceased belong to the same family. Also Read Govt aiming for 50% reduction in road accidents by 2030: Gadkari Yallamma (30), Mallamma (20) and Nagappa (35) sustained severe injuries in the accident. The condition of Mallamma is critical. According to police, the deceased and injured were travelling in a car and the tragedy took place as the driver lost control over the vehicle and rammed into the bridge. The victims are labourers from Dundammanahalli village in Devadurga taluk of Raichur district. They were travelling towards Bengaluru from Devadurga. Challakere pol

Bengaluru : Special wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was preparing to submit a charge sheet to the court in the case of parading a Dalit woman in the Vantamuri village of Karnataka’s Belagavi district , sources said on Wednesday. The sleuths have completed the investigation and are preparing to submit 1,500 pages of charge sheet. Sources said that 45 persons are considered as eyewitnesses and technical evidence has also been collected. The CID special teams were stationed in Belagavi for 15 days. The team had recorded the detailed statement of the victim’s daughter. The investigation had revealed that the accused persons could not tolerate the fact that their daughter, who was already engaged and set for marriage, had eloped with the son of the victim. Also Read Karnataka: Villagers chase away BJP MP, call him anti-Dalit The accused assumed that they had lost respect and honour by the act of their daughter and got provoked by the relatives. The accused also

Bengaluru: The ruling Congress in Karnataka is facing internal dissent as ministers voice their dissatisfaction over the appointment of presidents and vice-presidents of various corporations and  boards under their respective departments. Allegations of sidelining dedicated party workers and not considering the opinions of ministers have created a new crisis within both the government and the party. According to sources, around 17 ministers have raised objections regarding names in the leaked appointment list before its official release. The list, containing names of 37 MLAs and 39 Congress activists, was signed by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal. However, the leaked list lacked details about which corporation boards were assigned to the individuals, leading to confusion and discontent among party members. AICC general secretary KC Venugopal’s involvement in the appointment process has been criticised, with ministers expressing displeasure against him without directly naming hi

Bengaluru: A complaint has been lodged against the Karnataka Police for the alleged illegal detention and torture of a man. Venkat, a resident of Konanakunte locality in Bengaluru, has filed the complaint with the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner and the Human Rights Commission. The complaint has been lodged against Sub-Inspector Santhosh Gowda, police constables Dhyan Prakash and Sachin attached to the Cottonpet police station in Bengaluru. According to the complaint, Venkat had gone to Mulbagal town on January 12. He took a lift to reach his native village from a person called Mani. Cottonpet police were searching for Mani in connection with a case registered under IPC Section 420. The police tracked Mani and also detained Venkat. Though there was no connection between Venkat and Mani, the complainant was kept in a lodge for three days. In the complaint, Venkat said that during questioning, the police allegedly threatened him of an encounter and that they would see to it tha

Mandya : The body of the missing woman teacher has been found buried in an isolated place in Karnataka’s Mandya district, police said on Tuesday. The police are suspecting it to be primarily a case of rape, and murder committed out of personal enmity. However, the family members have alleged that the police did not act swiftly after the missing complaint. The incident was reported from Melukote near Srirangapatna in Mandya district and the deceased identified as Deepika, 28, a resident of Manikyahalli in Pandavapura taluk. Also Read Karnataka: 2 killed, 10 injured after under-construction building collapses According to police, Deepika, who was married to Venkatesh and had an 8-year-old child, went missing after leaving for the school on January 20 and her family had registered a complaint with Melukote police station. Her scooter was spotted near the foothills of Melukote and her family members with police launched a search for her in the area and found the body which was bu

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to state’s Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, asking him to organise an essay competition for students on the rise of fascist forces in the country and the solutions proposed by Mahatma Gandhi. Siddaramaiah has proposed holding the essay competition for students from class 6 upwards, including students in college, post-graduation, and research fellows. Excluding class 10 and 12 students who will be preparing for board exams, he has suggested the topic, ‘The concerns of the 21st century and solutions given by Gandhian thoughts’. In a detailed letter, the CM stated, “Seven and a half decades have passed since the killing of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi. Throughout his life, Gandhi Ji practised and preached peace, non-violence, truthfulness, decentralisation, social justice, and other pro-humane stands. He also propagated the inevitability of maintaining diversity and inclusivity. The great personality was killed in

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is grappling with internal conflicts as rift between the chairman, certain members, and the secretary escalate, prompting the state government’s involvement. In a letter addressed to state government, chief secretary Rajneesh Goyal, KPSC secretary KS Lata Kumari sought government intervention to address the ongoing discord that threatens the smooth functioning of the commission. The letter emphasizes the need for the chairman and members to operate transparently and efficiently, avoiding actions that could bring embarrassment to the commission and the government. Government sources have indicated that the secretary has also sought the issuance of instructions to ensure the completion of selections for various posts in adherence to established rules. A major point of contention outlined in the letter pertains to the recruitment process for the position of KPSC Law Cell Head (HLC). Allegedly, five members engaged in inappropr

Bengaluru: Air India on Monday launched its maiden scheduled commercial flight with the country’s first Airbus A350-900 — also the first aircraft in the new bold Air India livery — heralding a new era for Indian aviation. Flight AI 589 departed on time from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, bound for Mumbai, carrying a near-capacity load of passengers who were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience the revamped Air India. Also Read Hindus, Muslims together offer special prayers in Karnataka The aircraft was on static display at the recent Wings India Global Aviation Summit in Hyderabad, where the public got a first glimpse of the IFE and distinct in-flight amenities that will form part of the experience once the aircraft begins its international operations. Air India’s A350-900 aircraft will have a three-class cabin configuration with 316 seats: 28 private Business suites with full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and other amenit

Tumakuru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday announced giving Rs 1,500 from the state government to the coconut growers in addition to the minimum support price of Rs 12,000 per quintal given by the Central government. Also Read Centre’s hidden agenda in manipulating financial autonomy of states exposed: Siddaramaiah He said although there was a demand to give an additional Rs 3,000 per quintal, the government is giving Rs 1,500 to the coconut growers keeping in view its financial capacity. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .