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Bidar : In a major breakthrough in the sensational Rs 45 crore scam that rocked the Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University in Bidar, Lokayukta police have arrested six accused, including former Vice-Chancellor H. D. Narayanaswamy, after the alleged financial fraud was found to be genuine during investigation. The arrested accused include former Vice-Chancellor H.D. Narayanaswamy, former financial controller K.L. Suresh, along with Mrutyunjaya Hiremath, Bopanna, Manjunath and Ramagonda. According to Lokayukta officials, the scam took place during 2017-18 when university officials and private suppliers allegedly siphoned off more than Rs 45 crore of public money by creating fake purchase bills for materials that were never actually procured. Investigators revealed that fake invoices and fabricated records were allegedly prepared in the name of purchasing equipment and materials for the university. However, during verification, officials found that several pur...

Mandya : A proposed visit by former US President Barack Obama to a village in Mandya district has triggered a major infrastructure upgrade, with the Karnataka government sanctioning ₹11.4 crore for the development of a key road leading to the event venue. The road project has been approved in anticipation of a high-profile international gathering at Halligere village near Mandya , where an international yoga and meditation centre worth ₹80 crore is set to be launched. Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama are also expected to participate in the programme. During a recent Cabinet meeting, the state government cleared the proposal to modernise the 7.5-kilometre stretch connecting SI Kodihalli Gate to the Basaralu-Koppa road near Halligere village. Officials said the road is currently in poor condition and requires urgent upgradation to facilitate VIP movement, security arrangements and public access during the event. Also Read Trump says a...

Chikkamagaluru : Hundreds of farmers staged a massive protest at the APMC yard in Chikkamagaluru late on the night of Saturday, May 23, alleging that beans traders were cheating them by offering extremely low prices despite higher market rates in other parts of the state. Angry farmers locked the APMC gate and raised slogans against traders and officials, demanding immediate intervention from the district administration. According to the protesting farmers , beans are currently being sold in Mysuru and Bengaluru APMC markets at rates ranging between Rs 85 and Rs 90 per kilogram. However, traders in Chikkamagaluru were allegedly purchasing the same produce for only Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kilogram, causing heavy losses to growers. Farmers accused local traders of deliberately suppressing prices and exploiting cultivators during the peak marketing season. The issue triggered outrage among growers, many of whom had arrived at the market expecting fair prices for their produce. Al...

Davanagere: Residents of Kumbaluru village in Honnali taluk of Davanagere district are facing severe hardship due to alleged illegal soil mining activities taking place near the Chinmuladri hill region. Villagers say continuous movement of tractors transporting soil day and night has turned life miserable, with dust and noise pollution affecting their daily routine and health. According to local residents, the scenic Chinmuladri hill, which usually turns lush green during the monsoon and serves as a habitat for birds and wildlife, is now witnessing rampant illegal soil excavation. Hundreds of tractor loads of soil are allegedly being transported from the hill region every day. Villagers claim that tractors operate continuously throughout the day and night, creating unbearable noise and spreading thick dust across the village roads and houses. Residents say the dust has become so severe that they are unable to sit, sleep or even eat peacefully inside their homes. “No ...

Bidar: Police have arrested seven accused in connection with the brutal assault on a young doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) late on Thursday night, triggering outrage among doctors and medical students. The incident took place after duty doctor Dr Tukaram Machindra was allegedly attacked over an issue related to a Medico Legal Certificate (MLC). According to police, Vijay Singh Tukaram of Benakanahalli village was admitted to the hospital after sustaining injuries in an accident. During treatment, some of his relatives reportedly picked up a quarrel with the doctor regarding MLC formalities and later assaulted him inside the hospital premises. Police have arrested seven accused in connection with the brutal assault on a young doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) late on Thursday night, triggering outrage among doctors and medical students. The incident took place after duty doctor Dr Tukaram Machindra… pic.twitter.com/AuMtJDIT7P ...

Tumakuru: Allegations of honeytrap politics and surveillance have triggered fresh political controversy in Tumakuru district, with JDS leader CS Pura Nagaraju levelling serious accusations against Gubbi Congress MLA SR Srinivas and his son Dushyant. The explosive claims, along with the release of an alleged audio clip, have intensified political tensions in the district and sparked widespread debate in local political circles. Addressing an emergency press conference at the JDS office in Tumakuru city on Thursday, May 21, Nagaraju alleged that a systematic conspiracy was being hatched to politically trap and defame him ahead of the next elections. He claimed that his personal movements were being monitored and that attempts were being made to collect information about his private life through people close to him. According to Nagaraju, his driver Santosh and close aide Chandu were allegedly contacted and lured with money to gather details about his activities. He further ...

Bengaluru: BJP National President Nitin Nabin is arriving in Bengaluru for his first visit to Karnataka after assuming office, but the party leadership has decided to keep the programme deliberately low-key and simple. The BJP high command has reportedly put the brakes on plans for a grand welcome, roadshows, and large-scale celebrations that party workers and leaders were initially preparing. The decision comes at a time when rising fuel prices across the country have become a major public concern, with petrol and diesel prices witnessing another hike for the third consecutive day. According to party sources, the leadership has taken the decision in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated appeal for fuel conservation and responsible usage of petroleum products. As part of this symbolic move, Nitin Nabin will travel from the airport using only four electric vehicles instead of a massive convoy. BJP’s attempt at simplicity messaging Party insider...