Bengaluru, May 7 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday criticised the reported decision of Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to deny actor Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam an opportunity to form the government and prove its majority in the Assembly, calling the move undemocratic. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the Governor had no authority to prevent a party from staking a claim to f…
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Belagavi (Karnataka), April 28 (IANS) In a unique and symbolic gesture aimed at challenging deep-rooted social norms, a family in Barwad village of Belagavi district in Karnataka celebrated the birth of a baby girl with a grand public procession, drawing widespread attention and appreciation.Social worker Sambhaji Thorwat and his wife Suman Thorwat organised the celebration to welcome their granddaughter.The newborn, named Vaibhavi, was brought home in a festive procession marked by traditional …
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, has commended the Karnataka Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Department for the successful and time-bound completion of the state’s First Spring Census. B.K. Pavithra, Secretary of the Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Department, officially received the certificate of appreciation in recognition of this achievement, an official statement by the Ministry of Minor Irrigation said on Tuesday.Conduc…
Belagavi (Karnataka), March 20 (IANS) A man in Karnataka’s Belagavi district was arrested on Friday for allegedly poisoning his 15-day-old infant daughter, reportedly because she was a girl, police said.The accused, identified as Bhimaraya Chippade, was nabbed by Kakati police in the district.The incident took place on March 17 in Ukkad village of Belagavi taluk. The baby’s mother, Sheela, had lodged a complaint at the Kakati Police station after the infant died under suspicious circumstances….
Belagavi (Karnataka), Feb 3 (IANS) A man was brutally hacked to death allegedly over a decade-old personal grudge linked to an elopement, in Hoolikatti village near Saundatti taluk of Belagavi district, police said on Tuesday.The victim, Basappa, was killed on Monday night after being attacked more than 16 times with a machete by the accused, identified as Irayya. Police said the accused allegedly placed his leg on the victim’s body and posed for photographs until officers arrived at the scene…
Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) Gruha Lakshmi scheme is one of the flagship schemes of the Karnataka government, aimed at empowering women by providing financial assistance to female heads of households; however, the default in payment for months has left the beneficiaries high and dry. Under the scheme, a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,000/- is given to eligible women, helping them manage household expenses and improve their livelihood.As the state government defaulted on payments, it has left the bene…