Haveri, July 16 (IANS) Lok Sabha member and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday alleged that law and order in Haveri district has deteriorated significantly, claiming that criminals no longer fear the police or the legal system under the Congress government.The MP from the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency participated in a massive protest rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Haveri. BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, along with several other senior party…
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Haveri, July 3 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Friday demanded the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incident of communal violence in Naregal village of Hangal taluk, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in Haveri district. Bommai represents the Haveri Lok Sabha seat in North Karnataka. He also sought action against the Haveri Superintendent of Police (SP) and the suspension of the Hanga…
Haveri, June 30 (IANS) Regarding the violence that broke out during the Kara Hunnime (Full Moon Day) festival celebrations in Naregal village of Haveri district over the bursting of firecrackers near a mosque on Monday evening, the Adur Police have registered an FIR against 26 persons, police said on Tuesday. A quarrel that started over the bursting of crackers during a bull procession organised as part of Kara Hunnime on Monday escalated and led to a group clash, resulting in injuries to six pe…
Haveri/Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday alleged that there was a “conspiracy” to disturb communal harmony and intimidate Hindus following the violence during the Kara Hunnime celebrations at Naregal village in Haveri district, and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack. He further stated that Hindus are finding it difficult to celebrate festivals. A quarrel that started over the bursting of crackers during a bull p…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Referring to the violence that broke out during the Kara Hunnime (Full Moon Day) festival celebrations in Haveri district over the bursting of firecrackers near a mosque, the Karnataka BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that its “appeasement politics” had emboldened communal elements and created an atmosphere in which Hindus feared celebrating their traditional festivals.A quarrel that started over the bursting of crackers during…
Koppal (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Three pilgrims from the same family, who were travelling to Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh, were killed after a truck jumped the divider and rammed into their car on National Highway-63 near Bhanapura, close to Kukanoor town in Karnataka’s Koppal district on Saturday. The death toll is likely to rise, as two of the injured remain in critical condition.The deceased have been identified as Kenchamma Balekayi (35), Amruta Kotyal (25), and Ramesh Ballari (45), all r…
Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) Moharram, a festival symbolising communal harmony and brotherhood, was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across several parts of Karnataka on Friday, with Hindus and Muslims coming together to participate in traditional processions and rituals. In Dharwad district’s Mansur village, the festival witnessed vibrant celebrations as children danced enthusiastically to DJ music during the Moharram procession.As part of the festivities, traditional folk performa…
Haveri (Karnataka), April 28 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday that a “farmer-friendly” BJP government will come to power in the state within the next two years. He also stressed that religious awareness is very important in today’s times.Speaking at a programme held in Mannangi village in Haveri district, Bommai said that once a ‘pro-farmer’ BJP government comes to power in Karnataka, welfare schemes such as Raitha Vidyan…
Haveri, April 11 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Speaker in the Legislative Assembly, Rudrappa Lamani, broke down in tears during a Zilla Panchayat progress review meeting held near Devagiri village in Haveri district on Saturday, highlighting the plight of villagers allegedly being evicted from forest land. Addressing officials at the meeting, Lamani said several villages have existed adjacent to forest areas since before Independence. However, residents are now facing eviction after authorities cla…