Karnataka

Mangaluru, Feb 19: An elderly couple, who had been suffering from age-related diseases and depression, has committed suicide at their house at Kotekar Beeri on the outskirts of the city. The bodies of Devaraj Ganiga (74), a former employee of Akashvani, and his wife Vasanti (64) were found hanging today in their house. The couple had no children. It is learnt that the couple has left behind a

Bengaluru, Feb 19: The High Court of Karnataka has directed a 36-year-old person from Bengaluru to vacate his parents’ house after he manhandled them. Justice Alok Aradhe passed the verdict upholding an order passed by a tribunal under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. He dismissed a petition filed by Skanda Sharath (36), who is staying with

Bengaluru, Feb 19: The United Arab Emirates has evinced interest in investing in infrastructure development, establishment of food parks and low-income housing projects in the south Indian state of Karnataka. UAE Ambassador Ahmed Al Banna on Monday called on chief minister H D Kumaraswamy at his home office Krishna in Bengaluru and held discussion on this regard. A note from the CM’s office said

Tumakuru, Feb 19: At least two persons lost their lives when a speeding SUV, in which BJP leader and Chikkamagaluru MLA C T Ravi was travelling, rammed into a parked vehicle near Kunigal bypass in the wee hours of Tuesday. Mr Ravi, who also sustained minor injuries in the mishap, was admitted to a hospital for treatment. The incident occurred at around 1:45 a.m. “Two cars - a Swift and Scorpio -

Bhatkal, Feb 19: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anant Kumar Hegde, who represents Uttara Kannada constituency in the parliament, has reportedly received a threat call on his landline number. A complaint was filed by the Minister’s personal secretary Suresh Govind Shetty with the Sirsi New Market Police Station in Uttar Kannada district. According to the

Belagavi, Feb 19: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Mourya said that the BJP will not allow even a single brick in the name of Babar at the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Mourya said that the party will fulfill its commitment of building Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He said that every possible attempt is being made to isolate Pakistan after the

Bengaluru, Feb 19: Even as JD(S) aggressively pushes for more seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, state Congress leaders on Monday urged the high command to complete the seat-sharing deal with its alliance partner soon to end confusion on the ground. At the KPCC coordination committee, headed by former minister R Ramalinga Reddy, meeting here on Monday, many leaders reportedly expressed concern

Bengaluru, Feb 18: BJP's Karnataka chief B S Yeddyurappa Monday said the 'Modi wave' has not waned across India and the party in Karnataka hopes to win more than 22 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has not waned. His wave is still on across the country. There have been no major and chain agitations against his rule. In Karnataka, we are hoping to

Belagavi , Feb 18: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshava Prasad Maurya today claimed that NDA government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain power at the Centre by winning maximum number of seats in the next General Elections. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that Mr Modi has done good job during his tenureby implementing many pro people, pro farmers

Kasargod, Feb 18: Two persons were taken into custody on Monday in connection with the murder of two Youth Congress members in Kasargod. As a mark of protest against the murder of two of its workers, the Youth Congress is today observing statewide dawn to dusk bandh. The two Youth Congress workers- Kripesh and Sarath Lal- were hacked to death in Kasargod on Sunday by unidentified assailants