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Karnataka Decides To Implement Recommendations Of 7th Pay Commission

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka cabinet on Monday decided to implement the recommendations of the seventh Pay Commission effective from August one, official sources said.

"This Is Unfair": DK Shivakumar On Supreme Court's "Sorry" In CBI Case

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday July 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has labelled as "unfair" the Supreme Court's dismissal of a petition challenging the CBI's FIR against him in a disproportionate assets case.

"Sorry. Dismissed": Supreme Court Setback For DK Shivakumar In CBI Case

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenging the CBI's FIR against him in the disproportionate assets case.

Karnataka Ready To Release 8,000 Cusecs Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2024, Bengaluru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the Karnataka government was ready to release 8,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery river every day to neighbouring Tamil Nadu instead of one TMC as directed by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee.

"When Chief Minister Is Involved...": BJP Protests Alleged Mysuru Land Scam

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 12, 2024, Bengaluru

The BJP's plans for a "massive protest" in Karnataka's Mysuru - over alleged mismanagement of the city's urban development authority, to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore - were scuppered Friday after the police blocked party workers heading to the city.

Ex Karnataka Minister Questioned By Probe Agency In Illegal Money Transfer Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday took former Minister B Nagendra into custody, as part of a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited.

Ex Karnataka Minister, Congress MLA Raided In Valmiki Corporation Scam

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches in four states, including on the premises of former Karnataka minister and Congress leader B Nagendra and MLA B Daddal, as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities

Big Charge Against Siddaramaiah's Wife Amid Mysuru Land Compensation Row

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday July 10, 2024, Bengaluru

A social activist has filed a police complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and two others, accusing them of involvement in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.

Red Alert In Dakshina Kannada Due To Heavy Rain; Schools, Colleges Shut

Press Trust of India | Monday July 08, 2024, Mangaluru (Karnataka)

The Dakshina Kannada district administration has issued a 'red alert' for Tuesday with the Met department predicting heavy rainfall.

I Am Still With BJP, Says Expelled Karnataka Leader KS Eshwarappa

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 08, 2024, Shivamogga

Expelled senior BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa on Monday claimed that he was still with the BJP.

Karnataka Schoolboy Rained With Blows, Kicked By Gang For Talking To Girl: Cops

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 08, 2024, Hubballi

An incident of a schoolboy being attacked for talking to a girl at school was reported from Hubballi in Karnataka on Monday.

Free Liquor At BJP MP's Post-Poll Event Sparks Political Row In Karnataka

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

Crate after crate of liquor bottles, long queues of men waiting for their turn and police providing security at the event -- a thanskgiving event organised by supporters of Karnataka BJP MP K Sudhakar has drawn criticism for free liquor distribution

Karnataka Man Rejects Minor's Proposal. She Throws His Baby Nephew In Well

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 08, 2024, Yadgir

In a shocking case, a minor threw a three-month-old girl into a well after the babys uncle refused her love proposal in Karnataka's Yadgir district, said officials on Monday.

Darshan's Wife Writes To Bengaluru Top Cop, Says Pavithra Gowda Not Actor's Spouse

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 04, 2024, Bengaluru

Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed actor Darshan, has written a letter to Bengaluru Police Commissioner clarifying that she is his only legally wedded wife of the actor and that Pavithra Gowda, the prime accused in the murder case, is just a friend.

2 Children Accidentally Slip, Fall Into Karnataka Lake, Die: Police

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 29, 2024, Udupi (Karnataka)

Two children of a family died after drowning in Nandrolli Lake in this district on Saturday.