New Delhi, Aug 18: Karnataka Tourism and Culture Minister CT Ravi, along with Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday and demanded a special financial package for Chikmagalur district, which has been adversely affected due to heavy rains.
Bengaluru, Aug 18: Taking a U-turn from its decision to to ban all public events for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the Karnataka government on today allowed all public installations of idols in a restricted manner.
Chamarajanagar, Aug 18: A Class 10 girl student from Saagade village in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka has killed herself as her parents were not able to buy her a smart phone to attend online classes.
Samant Chauhan, a prominent name in the Fashion Industry, known for working with top brands. He has also carved a distinct segment for himself in both Indian and global fashion markets and is known to have worked with various celebrities. Mr Chauhan who has designed numerous successful ramp shows has moved away from the ramp and tried his hands in films for the first time with the upcoming Movie ‘Yaara’.
Self-styled Godman and controversial Hindu religious leader Nithyananda announced the setting up of ‘Reserve Bank of Kailasa’. The currency and other related details of the bank will be revealed by Nithyananda on the auspicious Ganesh Chathurthi.
Bengaluru, Aug 18: After a brief respite, rains have resumed in many parts of Karnataka, causing a flood like situation in several areas, especially in the northern belt.
Districts that come under the Krishna basin are facing a flood like situation with the river and its tributaries in spate because of rains in the catchment areas, especially in neighbouring Maharashtra.
Bengaluru, Aug 18: Congress MLA in Karnataka, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is getting hospitalised on the advice of the doctors. "I had developed a slight fever and underwent a corona test today, the report has confirmed the infection. On the advice of the doctors I'm getting admitted to hospital," Khan tweeted.
Bengaluru, Aug 18: Executive chairperson of Bengaluru-headquartered Biocon Ltd Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said on Monday night that she has tested positive for Covid-19.
Dubai, Aug 18: Kohli held on to the second spot with 886 points, while Cheteshwar Pujara (766) and Ajinkya Rahane (726)
New Delhi, Aug 18: The Congress on Tuesday wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, accusing Facebook India of "interfering" with the country's electoral democracy, and demanded a time-bound high level inquiry into the conduct of Facebook India leadership team, and their operations.