Davanagere (Karnataka), July 1 (IANS) Arrested terror suspect Suhail made provocative gestures towards media personnel while being escorted by police for a medical examination at the Government Hospital in Harihara town of Davanagere district on Wednesday.As he was being taken to the hospital and later escorted back to the police vehicle, Suhail, whose face was covered with a mask, waved at journalists and pointed his finger towards television cameras.The incident occurred amid tight security ou…
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Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) In a telling example of how devotion for motherland exceeds everything, an elderly woman from Karnataka’s Davanagere has donated her life savings to the ‘Bharat Ke Veer’ corpus fund, a government initiative that enables citizens to contribute to the fallen soldiers while protecting the nation. KB Karibasamma, a noted school teacher and euthanasia activist, donated her pensions, savings and also the money raised from selling her own house.The woman has herself been…
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government has suspended three police officers, including an inspector and a sub-inspector, in connection with the Bengaluru infant murder case, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday.Three months after the mysterious death of six-year-old Vennila in Bengaluru’s Kadugodi area, shocking details had emerged during the police investigation, leading to the registration of a murder case against the child’s mother and her alleged live-in partner.”I have dis…
Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed anger at former minister and close associate Zameer Ahmad Khan, alleging that he betrayed him during the Davanagere South by-election. Siddaramaiah made the remarks when supporters of Zameer approached him at his residence in Bengaluru and urged him to ensure a cabinet berth for their leader. Responding sharply, Siddaramaiah asked the supporters whether they were aware that Zameer had worked against him during t…
Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Three months after the mysterious death of six-year-old Vennila in Bengaluru’s Kadugodi area, shocking details have emerged during the police investigation, leading to the registration of a murder case against the child’s mother and her alleged live-in partner.The police investigations have revealed horrifying details of brutality against the child by the accused persons.According to police, Vennila was allegedly murdered by her mother, Priyanka P., and her lover, Mohan…
Davanagere, June 9 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 41-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of 10 youths after being offered a lift while returning to her parental home following a domestic dispute. The incident was reported under the Basavapatna police station limits of Channagiri taluk in Davanagere district. Police said on Tuesday that all 10 accused persons, including a minor, have been arrested.The police acted swiftly after the complaint was filed. Based on her statement, the…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Wednesday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would visit Delhi only when summoned by the party leadership, dismissing speculation over an imminent trip. However, he maintained that high command will summon them.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar told reporters, “When we are called to Delhi, we will go. It won’t look good if we go without being called. They have informed us th…
Davanagere (Karnataka), May 6 (IANS) As part of reviewing the defeat and boosting morale, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday visited the residence of defeated BJP candidate Srinivas T Dasakariyappa and held discussions with district BJP leaders on strengthening the party organisation in Davanagere district. It may be noted that Srinivas lost to the Congress candidate, Samarth Mallikarjun, by a narrow margin of 5,708 votes in the Davanagere South segment.Speaking to repor…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Following the announcement of results of bypolls in the state and the Assembly elections in five states, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday thanked voters for ensuring the victory of Congress candidates in the by-elections in Bagalkot and Davanagere, stating that the mandate reflects both the achievements of his government and the enduring strength of the party’s ideology.In a statement reacting to the election results, he said that despite misinformation c…
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), April 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused the Central government of weaponising the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to target Congress leaders while shielding the Bharatiya Janata Party members from similar scrutiny. Speaking to reporters at the helipad, the Chief Minister claimed the Centre was selectively focusing on the Opposition, specifically citing the recent ED raid at the residence of Mohammed Nalapad, the son of Congress legislator…