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Bengaluru

BJP steps up attack on Nagendra, Sonia and Rahul

CH NEWS, BENGALURU BJP MLC and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday intensified his attack on the State government, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra and action against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul

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Bengaluru

Bengaluru man, five-year-old son found dead; wife questioned

CH NEWS, BENGALURU A 38-year-old man and his five-year-old son were found dead at their home in Bengaluru on Monday, with police questioning the wife after noticing bruises on the man’s body. The deceased, identified as Abhinandan, was found dead along with his son at th

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Bengaluru

JDS to intensify protest against Bidadi township

CH NEWS, BENGALURU The Janata Dal (Secular) will hold a massive public meeting and protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Tuesday, August 18, opposing the proposed Bidadi Township project and the alleged forcible acquisition of farmers’ land. The protest, scheduled to b

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Bengaluru

Flu outbreak shuts Bengaluru school

CH NEWS, BENGALURU Clarence High School in Richards Town has been shut for two days following a flu outbreak that has affected more than 500 students and 21 staff members. Those affected have reported symptoms including fever, cold, cough and body aches. Two H1N1 cases have

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Karnataka

Vice President Nagaraj vows to strengthen BJP across Karnataka

HUBBALLI Rajya Sabha member Prof. M. Nagaraj, newly appointed BJP national vice president, said the party’s main target is the 2028 Karnataka Assembly election. He said the result would be a major challenge and expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in the

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Karnataka

Kudligi may soon be declared drought affected: Parameshwara

BENGALURU The Karnataka government has begun steps to declare Kudligi taluk in Vijayanagar district as drought affected because of inadequate rainfall, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said in the Assembly on Monday. He was replying to a question rais

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Karnataka

Kushtagi invites applications for temporary guest teacher

KUSHTAGI The Maulana Azad Model School in Kushtagi has invited applications for a temporary English guest teacher for 2026-27. Eligible candidates with a degree or master's degree in English and a B. Ed qualification can apply. Applications must be submitted by August 25, dire

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Karnataka

Black panther kills dog inside resort premises

DANDELI A black panther entered a resort in Hasan Mal village of Dandeli taluk early Monday and killed a German Shepherd, causing concern among residents. The animal attacked the dog, owned by resort proprietor Abdul Karim Khatib, at around 4 am while it was sleeping inside th

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Karnataka

Seven including RMP doctor arrested for rape

Gadag Gadag police have arrested seven accused, including an RMP doctor and a staff nurse, on serious charges of raping a 26-year-old woman on different days and illegally aborting her after she became pregnant. The main accused arrested are residents of Betageri Sikandar B

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Karnataka

Farmer family fights eviction over disputed land

HAVERI A farmer’s family staged an emotional protest in Ironi village of Ranebennur taluk on Monday by sitting inside holes dug for planting, opposing a forest department operation to clear the land. The family said they have been cultivating the land for decades and strong

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Karnataka

Opposition alleges police failure in Basavaraj Reddy’s case

KANAKAGIRI Former MLA Basavaraj Dadesuguru has alleged that the police department failed to protect the public and has not registered an FIR in a case linked to the death of Basavaraj Reddy. Reddy reportedly died by suicide after an assault connected to a land encroachment

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Karnataka

Karwar officials told to speed up Matru Vandana benefits

KARWAR Women and Child Development Department district representative Madevappa urged officials to ensure that eligible women receive the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana without delay. He said effective implementation and better coordination are needed t

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Karnataka

Rona officials told to speed up guarantee schemes

RONA Rona Taluk Guarantee Committee President Mithun G. Patil has directed officials to speed up the implementation of government guarantee schemes and ensure that no eligible beneficiary is denied benefits. At a meeting held at the Taluk Panchayat Hall, he asked officials

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Karnataka

Gadag invites applications for mental health consultants

GADAG The School Education Department has invited applications for Mental Health Consultants under the Comprehensive Education Karnataka programme for 2026-27. The initiative aims to support students in secondary and pre-university schools facing mental health-related challeng

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Karnataka

Officials told to ensure hassle-free ration distribution

CH NEWS, MANDYA District Guarantee Scheme Implementation Authority Chairman Chikkalingaiah has directed officials to install detailed Annabhagya scheme information banners in all fair price shops. He said beneficiaries should receive clear information about their entitlemen

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Karnataka

BJP begins indefinite protest seeking Nagendra 's resignation

KOLAR The BJP has launched an indefinite protest outside the Kolar Deputy Commissioner’s office near Tamaka, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over allegations linked to the Valmiki development corporation scam. Party leaders said the protest would continue

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Karnataka

Magadi farmers seek more time for crop insurance

CH NEWS, MAGADI Bamul Director H.N. Ashok has urged the central government to extend the deadline for ragi crop insurance registration until August 30. Speaking at a press conference at the Bamul office on Monday, he said irregular rainfall and dry spells had delayed sowing

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