Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 5: Issuing a stern warning to fake gau rakshaks, the Karnataka government has said that strict action would be taken against those who try to disrupt social harmony in the name of cow protection. The government denied reports in a section of the media that it defended before the Supreme Court its law granting protection to gau rakshaks. “The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and

Bengaluru, May 5: BJP leader N R Ramesh on Thursday accused Housing Minister M Krishnappa of grabbing four-and-a-half acres of government land worth Rs 350 crore to form ‘Blue Jay Aristo Layout’ on Bannerghatta Road in Jayanagar ward under the Chickpet Assembly constituency, in Bengaluru. Addressing a press conference here, Ramesh said the layout is coming up in survey number 51/1, 51/2, 51/3A, 51

Bengaluru, May 5: A complaint has been filed against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and several other elected representatives with the Lokayukta for their ‘interference’ in police transfers. The complaint has been filed by V Shashidhar, president, Akhila Karnataka Police Mahasangha. The complainant said the police transfers were effected based on the recommendation letters issued by elected

Bengaluru, May 5: A joint House committee headed by Health Minister K R Ramesh Kumar, constituted to rein in the media, held its first meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday. There were doubts whether the panel would function as the BJP members had decided not to be a part of the committee. A section of the Congress had also opposed the formation of the panel. Initially, Kumar himself had expressed his

Bengaluru, May 5: Petrol pumps will be closed every Sunday starting May 14 and all the 3,000 filling stations in Karnataka will be open only for 12 hours during the daytime from May 15 onwards, the Karnataka Federation of Petroleum Traders announced on Thursday. But considering the convenience of motorists, the federation has allowed petrol pumps on highways to operate at night as well as on

Bengaluru, May 4: Faced with criticism for blocking an ambulance in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday directed the police not to stop ambulances in order to make way for his convoy. “I was not aware of the incident (of traffic police stopping an ambulance). I learnt about it from the media reports. I had directed the police not to stop ambulances. Still the incident has happened

Shivamogga, May 4: Seven persons were killed in a collision between a timber laden lorry and a speeding car near Sagara road of Ayanooru in Shivamogga district on Wednesday night. According to police, the passengers on board the car lost their lives when it rammed into the lorry from behind. The wooden logs fell on the Innova car killing all the seven passengers on the spot. So far, the deceased

Dubai, May 4: Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, one of the leading academic hospitals owned and operated by the Dubai-based diversified international business conglomerate Thumbay Group, won the prestigious Dubai Human Development Appreciation Award (DHDA) - 2016, in recognition of its efforts in developing the human resources and achieving excellence in manpower development. The award was received from

Melbourne, May 4: Adani Australia could face a multi-million penalty for possible environmental breaches over floodwaters released from the Indian mining giant's Queensland coal port after Cyclone Debbie which wreaked havoc in the country. The Queensland government said it was probing and considering a compliance action on the issue of possible breach by Adani in respect to water released from its

Dubai, May 4: Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust has geared up for the World Beary Convention 2017 and Beary Cultural Exhibition to be held on Friday, May 5, at the Great Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel in Dubai from 2 pm to 11.30 pm. Bearys Cultural Forum provides a path to professional educational endeavor, achievement and excellence and through this event they will showcase the distinct blends of