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Hubballi, Oct 2: Expressing concern over the increasing narcotic drug menace, Deputy Chief Minister G. Prameshwara, who also holds the Home portfolio, has directed the police to initiate stern action against those involved in supplying narcotic drugs. Speaking after inaugurating the police staff and officers quarters here on Monday, Dr. Parameshwara said that the culprits involved in narcotic drug

Mangaluru, Oct 2: Sannidhi T Rai Perla, a class 9 student of Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Kasaragod will be presiding over the Alva’s Vidyarthi Siri-2018, a literary event for children, to be organised by the Alva’s Alva's Education Foundation, Moodbidri on the outskirts of the city on November 15. Ms Perla is a budding artist and known for extra-curricular activities in her school. She has donned roles

Kasargod, Oct 2: A six-year-old girl died after she accidentally stepped on a live wire while playing near her house at Ethadka near Kumbadaje in the district yesterday. The deceased, Arpita (6), was a Class 1 student at Ethadka U P School. Her mother Jayanti, an Anganwadi assistant, is undergoing treatment at a hospital as she suffered injuries in her futile bid to save the little girl. The

Bengaluru, Oct 2: Karnataka Minister for Social Welfare Priyank Kharge has requested Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to announce five-day work week for all the state government employees. "It'll be good if five days week can be considered, it will boost the work capacity of the state government employees," Kharge stated in the letter. Kharge added that he got the same demand from many of

Belagavi, Oct 2: Tension prevailed at the Rani Channamma University in Belagavi on Monday when a group of supporters of former Minister Satish Jarkiholi barged in, ransacked the varsity property and argued with the Vice-Chancellor. The miscreants were upset that the university was not inviting their leader and local MLA Mr. Jarkiholi for its functions. According to sources, the group led by Siddu

Bengaluru, Oct 1: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday that the State government will put down all illegal activities like land Mafia or any other as his coalition government was working for the people welfare and ensure strict law and order. Speaking at a function held to mark the International Elders Day here, he said law and order will be the focal point of the administration

Bengaluru, Oct 1: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that the much awaited Cabinet expansion will take place by next week. "The Cabinet expansion will take place on Oct 10 or 12 and preparation are already on in this regard. I have held discussion with our coalition partner Congress leaders also". Speaking to newsmen before participating in 'International Day for Elderly People'

Bengaluru, Oct 1: Karnataka Minister for Urban Development and Housing U T Khader today thanked President Ram Nath Kovind for his assent to State Government's 'Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during emergency situation) Bill, 2016. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of ‘International Day for Elderly People’ organised by Delhi-based 'Eldercare' organisation

Mangaluru, Oct 1: Shiradi Ghat, the crucial link between the coast and Bengaluru that was closed for traffic for a prolonged period due to South West Monsoon rain havoc and frequent landslips, will be reopened for passenger buses on October 3. The new stretch of the Ghat was closed for all kinds of traffic from August 14 following landslips and was reopened to light motor vehicles from September 5

Bengaluru, Oct 1: Karnataka Urban Development and Housing Minister U T Khader today said urbanisation and globalisation had affected the close bond between the elders and their young ones and this trend should be reversed where the young encouraged to spend more time with their parents and grand parents rather than just having an occasional contact. Speaking at a function organised as part of