Karnataka

Shivamogga, Jan 28: Following the outbreak of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or monkey fever, the Jog Management Authority has issued an advisory to tourists not to venture into nearby forests or feed monkeys. The outbreak has also had an impact on tourism in the area. Jog Falls and Sigandur temple which attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from across the state has not seen too many

Bengaluru, Jan 28: Ashoknagar police allegedly refused to allow actor Prakash Raj, who announced he will contest the Lok Sabha polls as an independent from Bengaluru Central constituency, to begin campaigning on Sunday, citing he had sent his representatives only in the morning to seek police permission. Describing it as an act of cowardice, Raj posted a video on his Twitter handle saying, “To

Somwarpet, Jan 27: Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde, who is known for controversial statements, yet again sparked a row on Sunday after he explained how to keep “Hindu girls safe.” Hegde said that the hands which “touch” Hindu girls, should be “chopped off” and “cease to exist.” The BJP leader was speaking at the inauguration of a temple at Kallukore of Madapura in communally sensitive Somwarpet

Bengaluru, Jan 27: At a time when rumblings are being heard about former chief minister Siddaramaiah’s role in the recent trouble within the Congress that shook its ruling alliance with Janata Dal (Secular), his camp members on Sunday came into the open to bash HD Kumaraswamy-led government. “It is seven months since the coalition government came to power, but development works have not yet taken

Mangaluru, Jan 27: The eighth Shramadan of fifth phase of Ramakrishna Mission Swacchata Abhiyan was carried out in the Bunder area from 7.30 am to 10.30 am on 27th January 2019. The Shramadan was flagged off at Azizuddin Road at 7.30 am by local councillor Rameeza Nasir and Sri Harish Achar, D K Dist. Cooperative Union. Speaking on the occasion, Rameeza Nasir said, “Everyone should maintain

Mangaluru, Jan 27: Noted Yakshagana singer-cum-director ‘Bhagawatha’ Agari Raghurama passed away in a private hospital here on Sunday. He was 83 and is survived by three sons and a daughter. Hailing from a family of Yakshagana, his father, Agari Srinivasa, was also a well known ‘bhagawatha’ of yesteryears.

Bengaluru, Jan 27: Expressing his desire to have a pre-poll alliance with the Congress in Karnataka, former Prime Minister and JD(S) National President H D Devegowda said that “the formal talks with the Congress leaders on alliance will be held soon”. Speaking after holding a meeting of poll preparedness of Bengaluru City JD(S) MLAs, MLCs and Office bearers here on Sunday, the former Prime

Madikeri, Jan 27: The Kodagu district administration has been on taking up the construction of houses, roads and other rehabilitation works, in the rain ravaged areas, on a war footing and expected to complete it by a couple of months. The construction work of houses for flood victims in Kodagu is going on with full swing and will be completed shortly a senior official from revenue department told

Mandya, Jan 27: Former chief minister and BJP national vice-president S M Krishna has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be re-elected as the prime minister. Speaking to reporters during his visit to his native Somanahalli near here, he said Modi has given a corruption-free administration in the last four-and-a-half years. "The country was looking for a dynamic leader and Modi emerged as

Bengaluru, Jan 26: The Uttama Prajakeeya Party (UPP), headed by actor Upendra, on Saturday announced its decision to contest in all 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in the State with autorickshaw as the symbol. The process of selection of candidates has already commenced. When asked whether he would contest in the polls, Mr. Upendra said he was one among the aspirants for party ticket and like others