In The News

New Delhi, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, calling him one of the most experienced leaders who has devoted his life to farmers and the poor.

Bengaluru, Feb 27: A 60-year-old man who was arrested in connection with a case of impersonating a government official allegedly died by suicide in Vidyaranyapura in Bengaluru on Friday, the police said. The case pertained to the impersonation of a government official employed at the Bengaluru Development Authority.

Mysuru, Feb 27: Reacting to the demand by various communities , Former union minister and MP, Srinivas Prasad on Friday expressed disappointment that there is no clarity on part of the state government.

Bengaluru, Feb 26: The day-long strike in support of the Bharat Bandh call given by the CAIT on Friday in protest against the rising fuel prices among others, was largely successful as majority of trucks and goods-carrying vehicles did not ply on highways across the state.

Benngaluru, Feb 26: The National Investigation Agency’s charge-sheet in Bengaluru’s DJ Halli and KG Halli violence case (August 2020) was in fact filed under the supervision and guidance of Sangh Parivar, according to Social Democratic Party of India.

Udupi, Feb 26: Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha has said that the ChildLine Helpline Number 1098 should be prominently displayed in all private school buses in view of the safety of the children.

Bengaluru, Feb 26: The number of persons arrested in connection with the blast at a crusher at Hirenagaveli, Chikkaballapur district, is now eight after the police nabbed G S Nagaraj, one of the four partners of the quarry and a local BJP leader.

Chikkaballapur, Feb 26: Popular hill station Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur adjoining Bengaluru will be developed as an international tourist destination, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Thursday. Sudhakar, who is also district in-charge minister, said Nandi hills and surrounding places are very attractive.

Ranabebannur, Feb 26: Six people were killed in two separate accidents, including four members of a family at Havery and Gadag districts, Police said on Friday.

Chikkaballapur, Feb 26: Officials investigating into the deadly explosion near a stone crusher unit at Hirenagaveli in Chikkaballapur district which claimed six lives suspect that the tragedy could have been triggered by a ringing mobile phone.