Mysuru, June 22 (IANS) In a tragic incident allegedly linked to the circulation of private photographs and videos, an engaged woman and her parents died by suicide after consuming poison in Karnataka’s Mysuru district on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Rakshita, whose wedding was scheduled for June 24, and her parents, Shivanna and Nagaratna, residents of Kempaiyyanahundi village in T. Narasipura taluk.The incident was reported within the jurisdiction of Varuna Police Station. Poli…
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Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Hubli Tigers announced Aneeshwar Gautam as captain for the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to be played in Bengaluru on Thursday. The franchise also unveiled its team jersey and launched the official Hubli Tigers anthem ahead of the upcoming season.Hubli Tigers, champions of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in 2023, enter the new season looking to add another title to their trophy cabinet. The franchise assembled a strong squad at the Season 5 Player Auction, …
Mangaluru, June 14 (IANS) Coastal Kings Mangaluru announced Karun Nair as captain ahead of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 during a press conference held in Mangaluru on Sunday.The franchise also unveiled its inaugural squad, announced its leadership group, launched the Coastal Kings Mangaluru anthem and unveiled the team’s official jersey as it gears up for its maiden campaign in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.The event was attended by Dr. Srikanth Rai, Chairman, KSCA Mangalore Zone, B.N. M…
Bengaluru, June 11 (IANS) Indian cricket legend and Karnataka icon Rahul Dravid unveiled the trophy for this year’s Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Bengaluru on Thursday, marking another milestone in the build-up to the fifth edition of Karnataka’s premier franchise-based T20 tournament.The trophy unveiling ceremony was attended by KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad, KSCA Honorary Secretary Santosh Menon, Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Governing Council Chairman M.S. Keshava, KSCA Official Spokesperson Vinay…
Mandya (Karnataka), June 9 (IANS) A cloth businessman allegedly killed his wife and son before dying by suicide in Karnataka’s Mandya district, with a death note reportedly blaming the state government’s Shakti free travel scheme for women, along with mounting debts and business losses. The incident came to light on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as 65-year-old Prabhakar, his wife 55-year-old Jyothi, and their son 30-year-old Santhosh.Police said that Prabhakar allegedly first killed…
Bengaluru, June 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said politics is like a game of chess, where no one reveals in advance which move they will make. “While playing a game of chess in politics, does anyone say in advance which piece they will move? No one does,” he told reporters at Vidhana Soudha while responding to media questions.Shivakumar made the remarks when asked about his close associate Vinay Karthik’s candidature in the Legislative Council elections and t…
El Jadida (Morocco), June 4 (IANS) Aryan Roopa Anand, who recently achieved his first professional title on the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Tour in Congo last month, was among the early players to start strong in the opening round of the $500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic. The Mysuru native, a twice All-India amateur champion, scored a 4-under 68 and trailed the clubhouse leader, Runchanapong Youprayong of Thailand (65), by three strokes.Aryan, who had three sub-par rounds while securing victor…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of failing to release payments due to farmers who sold ragi under the Centre’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme.In a statement, Ashoka alleged that the state government has withheld Rs 1,611 crore in payments owed to more than one lakh farmers across Karnataka. He said the delay comes at a crucial time when the monsoon season has co…
Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters and Gulbarga Mystics will raise the curtain on the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 on June 20, before Mysore Warriors take on debutants Shivamogga Yodhas in the second match of the opening-day double-header. The tournament will be held across three centres — Mysuru, Hubballi, and Bengaluru — culminating on July 12.Coastal Kings Mangaluru, also a new franchise this season, will make their tournament debut against Hubli Tigers on …
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, regarded as the Congress’s tallest mass leader in recent times, submitted his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday, bringing an end to his tenure as the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister.The development also brought the curtain down on weeks of intense political drama and speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor’s Secretar…