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DevanahalliThe District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and the Kannada and Culture Department jointly inaugurated the Shivayogi Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations at the District Collector’s Office Hall in the District Administration Building. The programme brought together o
ShidlaghattaThe Municipal Commissioner of Shidlaghatta, Amrutha, has alleged that she was threatened and abused by former legislator Rajeev Gowda, triggering concern within bureaucratic and political circles. The allegation has brought the issue of the safety and dignity of civil
The Irrigation Implementation Struggle Committee urged the Karnataka government not to withdraw its decision on Bhadranadi reservoir control. BhadranadiThe Irrigation Implementation Struggle Committee has strongly urged the Karnataka government not to retreat from its decision
Temple Festivities RamanagaraMakara Sankranti, the first Hindu festival of the year, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Ramanagara on Thursday. Special prayers and community celebrations were organised at the Sri Balanjaneya Swamy Temple, located o
A young woman was brutally stabbed to death near Kolar following prolonged arguments, triggering swift action by locals. KolarIn a shocking incident reported from the outskirts of Kolar on Thursday morning, a youngster allegedly stabbed his lover to death following repeated ar
Makara Sankranti celebrations swept Karnataka as devotees thronged temples, marked harvest traditions, and witnessed rare celestial phenomena statewide BengaluruMakara Sankranti, marking the Sun’s transition into Makara Rashi or the Capricorn sign, was celebrated with traditio
BENGALURU Amid rapid urbanisation in Bengaluru, citizens are stepping up to protect the Kadugodi Reserve Forest near Whitefield, a critical green lung under threat from unchecked construction. Residents and environmental activists have launched campaigns, including an onlin
BENGALURU Kannada film actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Karunya Ram has filed a complaint with the Central Crime Branch (CCB) against her sister Samriddhi Ram and several others for allegedly misappropriating money and jewelry, as well as sending abusive messages on soc
BENGALURU In two separate operations, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and city police arrested four individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly peddling drugs, seizing narcotics valued at over Rs 1.2 crore. In the first case, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the CCB a
HDK on state politics BENGALURU Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy clarified that he will not stay away from Karnataka’s state politics, but the timing of his return will depend on public sentiment. “I am in politics. The people of the state d
DCM said, “Lalbagh is a historical park, and I am more interested than anyone else in preserving it.” BENGALURU Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday assured citizens that the ongoing metro and tunnel projects will not affect Lalbagh, dispelling concerns
KolarThe Shivayogi Siddharameshwara Jayanti programme was inaugurated at the city’s T. Channaiah Theatre under the auspices of the District Administration and the Kannada and Culture Department. The event brought together public representatives, officials, and members of the comm
Farmers celebrated Makar Sankranti with traditional fire rituals for cattle, showcasing faith, culture, and agrarian heritage in Holalu. Holalu Makar Sankranti, one of the most significant festivals for the farming community, was celebrated with traditional fervour and cult
A remarkable act of generosity in Purada Gadde village has highlighted community spirit through a large-scale cattle donation ChikkaballapurIn an inspiring display of compassion and social responsibility, Sunil and Ravikumar have donated more than 30 cows to families in Purada
Mysore Centuries-old traditions were vividly celebrated at Hampapura village in Srirangapatna taluk of Mysuru district, as the festival of Makara Sankranti was observed with the striking ritual of cattle traversing burning haystacks. Deeply embedded in rural customs, this beli
BENGALURU An incident has occurred where a mother who had come to visit her son was caught by the officials of Parappana Agrahara Central Jail for keeping her mobile phone in her private area. In this regard, an FIR has been registered at the Parappana Agrahara police stati
BENGALURU The Shri Salasar Balaji Seva Samiti is advancing the construction of the Shri Salasar Balaji (Hanuman) Temple in Bengaluru, a shrine envisioned as a spiritual bridge between Ayodhya and Kishkindha, two sacred geographies central to the Ramayana. A cultural fundraisin
Budget headache BENGALURU Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun preparations for presenting the 2026–27 state budget, expected in March, with departmental budget meetings likely to commence next week. The Congress government, now in power for over two and a half years, is g
