Karnataka

Bengaluru, Oct 24: Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday stated that the investigation into the case of low-intensity explosion at the Hubballi railway station is intensified, in coordination with Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra police. speaking to media persons he said, Samples of the explosives are sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the report is expected to give more details

Mangaluru, Oct 24: The district administration has sounded a red alert in Dakshina Kannada in the wake of continuous rains lashing the state unabated since October 18. Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Thursday sounded a red alert in the district after the Meteorological Department predicted heavy rain in the three coastal districts of Karnataka for the three days. She, however, said no

Bengaluru, Oct 24: An undergraduate student of the University of Agricultural Sciences was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the railway track that criss-crosses the campus of Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK) in Bengaluru. Gagan, a first-year BSc (Agriculture) student is suspected to have jumped before a moving train on Tuesday night. It is suspected that Gagan, a native of

Bengaluru, Oct 24: The release of Vokkaliga stalwart D K Shivakumar has come as a shot in the arm for the Congress at a time when it was struggling to gear up for fthe December 5 bypolls in Karnataka. Shivakumar’s presence on the state scene is expected to give the Congress — reeling from poll debacles, desertions and scandals — much-needed traction. “His release will boost our campaign and

Bengaluru, Oct 24: The return of Congress stalwart D K Shivakumar to Karnataka, who was granted bail by the Delhi high court is not only a good news for his own party, but also for Deve Gowda family which is facing rebelling from a section of Janata Dal (Secular) leaders. Twenty-seven legislators, including 11 MLCs, have reportedly decided to quit the JD(S) in protest against the alleged

Mangalore, Oct 23: Have you ever been wonderstruck by the night sky? And felt a longing to peer into the great bedecked expanse? Then you would know what a magnificent boon a telescope is. Especially during the inquisitive days of childhood, which happens to be the perfect time to make one. Yes! we made telescopes and not just bought one off the shelf. On Saturday 12th October, CFAL hosted and

New Delhi, Oct 23: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Congress leader and former minister D K Shivakumar, who was arrested in connection with money laundering case. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait passed the order with the condition that Shivakumar has to give Rs 25 lakh bond and surrender his passport. The court also directed Shivakumar to attend the investigation whenever the ED issues

Bengaluru, Oct 23: With flood situation grim in north Karnataka following heavy rains which has claimed twelve lives so far, the government has directed officials to take up relief works on a war footing. Speaking to media persons at Vidhana Soudha here on Tuesday, the Revenue Minister of the state R Ashok said heavy rains have been lashing the Belagavi district, Koppala, Raichur, Davanagere

Bengaluru, Oct 23: With flood situation grim in north Karnataka following heavy rains which has claimed twelve lives so far , the government has directed officials to take up relief works on a war footing. "From tomorrow we will form a team of Ministers and visit flood affected areas. The relief that has already been given by the government to those affected by floods (in August) will be

Mangaluru, Oct 23: School teacher-turned-serial killer Mohan, aka Cyanide Mohan has been convicted for the murder of another woman hailing from Dakshina Kannada in Bengaluru. Sixth additional district and sessions judge Sayeedunnisa convicted the 56-year-old Mohan on Tuesday, and the quantum of punishment will be pronounced on Thursday. With this, Mohan has been convicted in 17 cases, and trials