Gadag, July 9 (IANS) A case of alleged sexual assault on a mentally challenged young woman came to light on Thursday from Arahunasi village in Rona taluk of Karnataka’s Gadag district, with police registering a case against a man following a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother.According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abus…
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Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Widespread rainfall continued to batter Karnataka on Tuesday, disrupting normal life across several districts even as it brought much-needed relief from drought concerns. Heavy showers in the Malnad and Western Ghats regions led to overflowing rivers, inundation of low-lying areas, closure of educational institutions in several taluks, and the opening of reservoir gates as authorities remained on high alert.On Tuesday morning the state government declared a holiday for A…
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has seized assets worth over Rs 1.24 crore from two bank lockers linked to a former Senior Manager of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Mysuru, significantly strengthening its disproportionate assets (DA) case against the accused.According to an official statement issued by the CBI on Saturday, the case was registered on April 20, 2026, against the then Senior Manager of BEML, Mysuru, for allegedly possessing disproportionate…
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) The Centre plans to develop quadruple railway lines connecting Bengaluru with cities within a 100-km radius, Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna announced on Monday, adding that a similar four-track rail corridor between Bengaluru and the coastal city of Mangaluru is also being considered to enhance connectivity and facilitate faster train movement. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) near Elekere in Channapatna taluk, Soma…
Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who created the Ram Lalla idol for Ayodhya’s grand temple, is shaken and shocked by reports of theft of donations by the same temple staff, who collected and managed crores of cash and jewellery offerings from devotees in India and abroad. The noted sculptor, however, stood behind the Temple Trust officials, particularly its general secretary Champat Rai, calling him a “symbol of simplicity and uprightness.”Arun Yogiraj, speaking …
Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) In a significant development following statewide raids, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday alleged that the Karnataka Excise Department functioned like an organised syndicate involving public officials, their associates and private individuals for the collection of bribes.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had carried out extensive searches across Karnataka in connection with an alleged systemic corruption case involving State Excise Department officials, includ…
Mysuru, June 24 (IANS) Gulbarga Mystics scored their maiden victory on Tuesday, trouncing Shivamogga Yodhas by 95 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament in Mysuru.A turbo-charged batting display in the Power-play during which the Mystics smashed 93 runs, and a heroic all-round performance by Kranthi Kumar (31 of 22, 2/8) did the magic for Gulbarga, who posted a challenging 232/8. Gautam Mishra (3/34) and Ronit More (2/7) also shone with the ball as Gulbarga restricted Shivamogga to 137….
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…
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…