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Sharath B Gowda, son of senior BJP MP, extends support to Congress in Karnataka
By Sharan Poovanna | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 02:44 PM IST
- Sharath unsuccessfully contested the 2018 assembly elections on a BJP ticket in Hosakote against N Nagaraju (MTB) of the Congress.
Prime accused in Karnataka quarry blast case arrested in Tamil Nadu
By Arun Dev
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 12:57 PM IST
GS Nagaraja, the accused, who is also a local leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, had been on the run since the blast
WhatsApp used to coordinate riots in Bengaluru's DJ Halli: NIA charge sheet
By Arun Dev , Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 25, 2021 11:33 AM IST
- A WhatsApp group comprising more than 100 members had instigated people to assemble in front of KG Halli and DJ Halli police stations
Karnataka's Brahmin board to start calls for intra-caste unions soon
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 10:55 AM IST
- Incentivising of intra-community marriage goes against govt’s goals of social equality, say experts
Bengaluru airport installs disabled aircraft recovery kit
PTI, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 10:47 PM IST
The kit, with multiple components, and customised for the Bengaluru airport's requirement, includes ground preparation tools, aircraft lifting, de-bogging, tethering, towing, and all other associated aspects of both narrow- and wide-body aircraft, BIAL said in the release.
Karnataka govt to use new tech to survey mineral reserves: Minister
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 08:26 PM IST
The previous governments used old technology to survey the mineral reserves. We will use the latest technology and this will help get accurate information, Nirani was quoted as saying in an official press release.
India’s first hearing impaired female biker: I may not hear it, but I feel the wind
By Mallika Bhagat, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:56 PM IST
Bengaluru resident Archana Timmaraju, rides with a sticker on her bike that reads: Rider is deaf. Failure to cooperate with verbal commands means I am not hearing you.
Bengaluru bikers on a mission: Cleaning up is a joyride!
By Mallika Bhagat, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:27 PM IST
Bikers Troop Bengaluru collects trash that’s spoiling the beauty of the city, to give back to the society.
Kerala CM writes to PM over Karnataka’s mandatory Covid-19 test for visitors
By Sharan Poovanna | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 12:49 PM IST
- There are just four entry points connecting Kerala and the coastal districts of Karnataka and are always busy due to daily trips by truck and bus drivers as well as students who live across the borders.
Karnataka teachers, school officials take to streets against 30% fee cut order
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 09:11 AM IST
- Parents and private schools have locked horns after schools resisted the Karnataka government order, saying that they have to pay their staff despite loss of income due to Covid-19.
‘Didn't know what was in bag’: Driver who transported explosives before blast
By Arun Dev , Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 07:25 AM IST
- Villagers felt the vibrations from the explosion even a kilometre away
SDPI instigated mob, triggered B’luru riots: NIA charge sheet
By Sharan Poovanna, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 04:48 AM IST
The 301-page charge sheet details how the leaders of SDPI, a political group formed in June 2009, planned to use a provocative post by the relative of a prominent politician to stoke communal riots in the KG Halli and DJ Halli neighbourhoods of Bengaluru.
'No restrictions on inter-state travel': Karnataka govt clarifies
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 07:34 PM IST
According to Karnataka government order, the passengers from Kerala will have to produce a negative RT-PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before commencement of the journey, at the time of entry into the state.
Toolkit didn’t call for violence, says judge who ordered Disha Ravi release
By Richa Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2021 10:04 PM IST
- Delhi judge Dharmender Rana's order said "the offence of sedition cannot be invoked to minister to the wounded vanity of the governments'.
Everything you wanted to know about Darling Krishna and Milana’s wedding
By Somya Suresh, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 05:01 PM IST
The couple’s wedding planner tells us what went into planning the most awaited wedding in the film industry.
Marshals at Karnataka wedding halls to ensure Covid-19 rules followed
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 12:05 PM IST
- Karnataka says it does not want a situation like that in Maharashtra, where cases are on the rise and fresh curbs have been introduced in a few pockets to stop the infection from spreading.
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal acting as B Team of Congress, say 2 Karnataka ministers
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 12:01 PM IST
- Two Karnataka ministers, CC Patil and Murugesh Nirani, who belong to the sub-sect of the Lingayat community, hit out at the backers of an ongoing campaign by Panchamasalis for 2A category reservation status
Belagavi’s Marathis accuse BJP, Congress of ignoring region
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 11:46 AM IST
- The Marathi speaking people in the region have sought the inclusion of Belagavi, Karwar, Balki, Bidar and Nipani with Maharashtra.
6 die in dynamite blast in Karnataka; second such incident in a month
By Arun Dev
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2021 11:25 AM IST
The minister in charge of the district said the explosives belonged to a quarry that was closed down on February 7 for not storing explosives properly and not having an engineer at the site
Covid-19 protocols: Karnataka closes borders with Kerala again
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 09:48 PM IST
Long queues of vehicles could be seen in the border areas since morning as Karnataka authorities sealed many roads, including national highways and restricted entry only for those with Covid-19 negative certificates.
Covid-19: No restrictions on inter-state travel, says Karnataka govt
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 07:12 PM IST
Health Minister K Sudhakar, while stating this, also cautioned people against negligence towards observing protocol and of stricter steps if the number of cases increase and said marshals would be deployed to monitor weddings as they were taking place without following any norms or guidelines.
Bharath Bopanna: I want to explore films which create an impact and inspire people
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 06:16 PM IST
The Kannada actor, talks about playing a lead in a TV show for four years, doing films and his career
Yatnal, Kashappanavar exploiting Panchamasali agitation: K’taka ministers
By Sharan Poovanna
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2021 04:30 PM IST
The statements come even as the influential seers of the Panchamasali, one of the largest subsects under the Lingayats, have intensified their agitation and asked that the reservation change be announced soon
Congress attacks Yediyurappa, lays out red carpet for disgruntled BJP leaders
By Sharan Poovanna | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2021 02:32 PM IST
- Karnataka Congress president, D K Shivakumar said the party will make its stand on issues like reservation clear in the coming days and invited all disgruntled elements within the BJP to join the Congress.
New quota requests add to Karnataka's existing pile
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 09:28 AM IST
- Some of the requests by Karnataka caste groups are at least 5-10 years old, highlighting slow pace of progress
Siddaramaiah targets PM Modi and Yediyurappa over ‘unfulfilled’ promises
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 09:18 AM IST
- The Congress has upped the ante against the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government that has been rattled by dissent and shortage of funds due to the reduction of revenue inflows from the Centre.
Dark web, drugs and bitcoins send Bengaluru police into a tizzy
By Arun Dev , Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 22, 2021 09:06 AM IST
- Bengaluru police opened a bitcoin account recently and told the accused to transfer his bitcoin to the account because it had to seize the cryptocurrency.
Panchamasali Lingayat seers give ultimatum to Yediyurappa govt over reservation
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2021 03:26 PM IST
- Several leaders from Congress and the BJP were also seen raising demands for the reservation for the community at the gathering.
Yatnal sets Yediyurappa new timeframe for 2A reservation for Panchamasali
By Sharan Poovanna | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 03:10 PM IST
- Yatnal, a staunch critic of Yediyurappa, said that he will raise the issue on March 4 at the beginning of the budget session of the state legislature.