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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared emotional moments during a breakfast meeting held at the Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Kaveri’ on Thursday, May 28, amid intense speculation over a leadership change in the state Congress government. DK Shivakumar arrived at Siddaramaiah’s residence in the morning for the farewell-style breakfast gathering and warmly embraced the Chief Minister. In an emotional gesture, the Deputy CM also reportedly touched Siddaramaiah’s feet and sought his blessings before the meeting began. One on one discussion Before the ministers joined the gathering, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar held a separate one-on-one discussion. Later, senior ministers and cabinet colleagues participated in the breakfast meeting organised ahead of Siddaramaiah’s expected resignation from the Chief Minister’s post later in the day. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah is said to have told his cabinet colleagues...

Hassan : In a significant gesture aimed at promoting communal harmony, Muslim communities in Karnataka’s Hangal and Hassan regions have decided not to slaughter cows, bulls, buffaloes or oxen during this year’s Bakrid celebrations. Addressing a press conference, Anjuman Islam Hangal Committee president Nazir Ahmed Savanur said various Anjuman committees and Panch committees of Hangal taluk held a joint meeting on Monday and unanimously resolved against cattle slaughter during the festival . He said the decision was taken respecting the religious sentiments of the Hindu community and to strengthen brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims. Also Read Special exam to be held later for students celebrating Bakrid: DU to HC “We want communal harmony to prevail in society. Following the appeal made by Muslim religious leaders, we have started creating awareness within our community against sacrificing cows, bulls, buffaloes and oxen during Bakrid,” he said. Nazir Ahmed furt...

Bengaluru: Amid speculation that he will step down, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to host a crucial breakfast meeting for his cabinet colleagues on Thursday morning, official sources said. The urgency of the situation was highlighted by a last-minute change to Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s tour plan. Initially scheduled to return to Bengaluru this afternoon, Shivakumar revised his tour plan to leave Delhi early Thursday morning to attend the breakfast meeting at the CM’s official residence here. Speculation is mounting that Siddaramaiah will announce his resignation from the CM’s post in a couple of days, mostly on Thursday, to clear the path for Shivakumar. High command offered Siddaramaiah Central role, RS seat: Reports The development follows the Congress high command reportedly requesting a leadership change in the state and offering Siddaramaiah a central role in the party along with a Rajya Sabha seat. As per reports, Siddaramaiah has not imm...

Belagavi : In a tragic road accident that occurred early Tuesday morning on the outskirts of Raibag town in Belagavi district, a couple and their nine-month-old baby were killed on the spot after a goods auto allegedly coming on the wrong side rammed into their motorcycle. The deceased have been identified as Mahantesh Mane (27), his wife Sakshi Mane (23), and their infant son Samarth, residents of Bommanal village in Raibag taluk. Another child travelling with the family sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to police , the family was travelling from Bommanal village towards Raibag town on a motorcycle when the accident took place. A goods auto reportedly coming at high speed from the opposite direction on the wrong side of the road crashed head-on into the bike near the outskirts of Raibag. Also Read Man arrested for stealing gold ornaments from Kerala woman killed in Kollur accident The impact of the collision...

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...