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A combination of infrastructure projects and the reduction of its Eco-Sensitive Zone were severely fragmenting South India’s wildlife corridors BENGALURU Environmental and wildlife activists have demanded urgent measures to protect Bannerghatta National Park (BNP), citing m
BENGALURU Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh (80), known for his prolific career and memorable comic roles, passed away on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited Ravindra Kalakshetra to pay their las
BENGALURUJudges at the South Zone Regional Judicial Conference have raised strong concerns over the growing dependence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial processes, warning that hallucinated citations and fabricated judgments generated by AI tools pose a serious threat t
City egg crunch BENGALURUAs prices of fruits and vegetables continue to rise, chicken eggs have now joined the list of essential items becoming costlier, with Bengaluru facing a significant daily shortage. Demand for eggs, chicken and fish typically increases during the winter
Award aims to inspire gram panchayats to deliver stronger services and sustainable development BENGALURUTwo hundred and thirty-eight Gram Panchayats from across Karnataka will receive the prestigious Gandhi Gram Award today, in a ceremony attended by the Chief Minister and Dep
Schools accuse the civic body of shifting responsibility as stray dog rules tighten. BENGALURUSouth City Corporation’s directive requiring all educational institutions to conduct a survey of stray dogs on their campuses has sparked strong opposition from private school associa
Deputy CM says Congress high command will decide leadership matters in state BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday addressed speculation over a potential leadership change in Karnataka, asserting that he was not seeking any post and that the Congress high
PM Modi stresses India’s resolve to uphold peace and self-defence while invoking Gita teachings during Udupi visit Udupi Taking a subtle dig at Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stated that India understands how to maintain peace and defend itself. Addressin
BENGALURU Chairman of the Karnataka State Safai Karmachari Commission, P. Raghu, said sanitation workers are the real strength behind making Bengaluru a clean and respected “Brand Bengaluru”. He spoke during a direct interaction programme held at MTB Community Hall in Garudach
Somashekar emphasized developing lakes in Bangalore to provide drinking water, support agriculture, and help villagers overcome water shortages KENGERI MLA S.T. Somashekar announced plans to develop lakes in rural areas to benefit farmers and local communities. Speaking at
Prabhakar noted the rise of women journalists, urged them to enter political reporting, satire, and cartoons, highlighting their unique insight into family, society, and leadership BengaluruChief Minister’s Media Advisor K.V. Prabhakar on Friday called for reducing male domin
Suspect evaded arrest for decades by posing as an incense-stick seller during SIR checks Daniel George BENGALURU The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may have stirred political debate, but it unexpectedly enabled Chennai police to arrest a murder suspe
BJP demands immediate solutions for farmers’ problems Shivamogga The district unit of BJP’s Kisan Morcha organized a massive protest today, marching from Gopivritta (Srinappashetti Vritta) to the District Commissioner’s office to highlight the daily struggles faced by farme
Koppal Farmers in Koppal, who usually grow two rice crops annually and supply straw free to livestock in other districts, are this year focusing on safeguarding their own fodder due to limited water availability. The ICC advisory committee has decided not to release water from
Basavaraj Bommai says India is entering a knowledge era where empowered children can shape a globally leading, culturally rooted nation Haveri Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai addressed a human-values conference at Bisanalli village in Shiggaon, emphasizing tha
Minister Madhu Bangarappa directs forest officials to stop issuing farmer notices without DC approval, ensuring farmers’ protection Shivamogga School Education, Literacy, and District Affairs Minister S. Madhu Bangarappa has instructed forest department officials not to iss
CHIKKABALLAPURA Everyone must stand together to support women’s empowerment by respecting women at workplaces and offices, said Principal District and Sessions Judge T. P. Ramalingegowda. He was speaking at an awareness workshop on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act held
DODDABALLAPUR Thousands of devotees visited the Sri Ghati Subrahmanya Kshetra to take part in the sacred Champashashti celebrations. The temple was beautifully decorated, and special rituals were held with great devotion for Lord Subrahmanyaswami. The day started early with
