New Delhi/Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Minister for Public Works Department (PWD), Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stated that all speculation over leadership change will be cleared after the breakfast meeting convened by the Chief Minister on Thursday morning. He further said that everyone must accept the roles and responsibilities assigned by the Congress high command.The statements have assumed significance amid the fast-paced political developments surroun…
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Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 22 (IANS) Commenting on the BJP’s support for students wearing saffron shawls to schools in the backdrop of the state government allowing hijabs and religious symbols like turban, kada, tilak, holy ash, holy cross and kalawa in educational institutions in the state, Karnataka Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, on Friday accused the Opposition party of misleading students. Minister Madhu Bangarappa made the remarks after inspecting the venue at Freedom Park in Shi…
Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 21 (IANS) The Sakrebyle Elephant Camp near Shivamogga has been temporarily closed to tourists following the recent tragic incident at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Madikeri district in Karnataka, where a woman lost her life during a clash between two captive elephants, authorities stated on Wednesday. Sadly, one of the captive elephants, Marthanda also succumbed to his injuries later.As a precautionary measure, authorities have completely prohibited tourist entry to the…
Bengaluru, May 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday chaired a meeting at his official residence to review matters related to the School Education and Literacy Department and directed officials to expedite the implementation of Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) across the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister announced that the Karnataka Public School project would be formally launched in Shivamogga on June 1.Officials informed that each KPS school would accommodate around 1,20…
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Police have arrested a BCA student on charges of transporting hybrid ganja worth Rs 35 lakh in Mangaluru city, police said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as 21-year-old Suhana, a resident of Sagar in Shivamogga district.According to the police, the accused brought ganja from Chennai and sold it to students in the coastal city of Mangaluru.Police further stated that several criminal cases had already been registered against her in Beng…
Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is preparing to file an appeal before the court challenging the 10-year imprisonment awarded to Mohammed Shariq in the Mangaluru cooker blast case, seeking a life sentence, officials said on Saturday.According to NIA officials, Shariq has already spent nearly four years in jail, with about six years of his sentence remaining.Investigations have revealed that convict Shariq was in contact with terrorist organisations and could pose a…
Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Bengaluru, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced a third accused in the 2022 Shivamogga ISIS terror conspiracy case, marking a significant development in the ongoing probe. The accused, Arafath Ali, has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) by the NIA special court.Earlier, in November 2025, the court had similarly sentenced two other accused to six years of rigorous imprisonment in connect…
Bengaluru, April 7 (IANS) Lokayukta officials on Tuesday carried out simultaneous early morning raids at multiple locations across Karnataka in four districts, targeting government officials accused of amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.The coordinated raids and searches were conducted in Ballari, Chitradurga, Mysuru and Shivamogga. Different teams were deployed to examine documents and assets linked to the accused officials.In Chitradurga, Lokayukta officials raid…
Shivamogga, March 28 (IANS) The death of a young veterinarian in Karnataka’s Shivamogga has taken a new turn, with her family, on Saturday, alleging a larger conspiracy behind the incident and evidence pointing to lapses at the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari facility. Sources on Saturday have confirmed that her WhatsApp chats, highlighting deficiencies in basic facilities and animal care at the safari, have been found.The 27-year-old Sameeksha Reddy died after being attacked by a hippopotamu…
Bengaluru, Mar 21 (IANS) The family of a young veterinarian who died while treating a pregnant hippopotamus in Shivamogga has alleged negligence by the authorities and sought action in connection with the tragedy. Dr Sameeksha Reddy (27) died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga on March 20.Speaking to the media on Saturday, Naveen, the uncle of Dr Reddy, alleged negligence by officials and demanded strict action. He said a vehic…