Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Saturday said a 65-acre tree park will be developed at Baiyappanahalli at an estimated cost of Rs 37.75 crore, with the first phase expected to open to the public in March.

Police have issued a clarification refuting rumours that Superintendent of Police Pavan Nejjur, who was suspended a day after taking charge as Ballari SP following a recent violent clash in the city, tried to commit suicide.

A young couple in the district who were facing strong opposition from relatives went ahead and tied the knot in front of a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar in the city on Friday.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday rejected the BJP’s allegation that the recent violent clash in Ballari was a “pre-planned conspiracy”, and said conclusions should be drawn only after the inquiry report is submitted.

The committee formed by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee to examine the revival of student elections in institutions of higher education will hold its first meeting on January 13, Deccan herald reported on Saturday.

Karnataka has recorded its highest-ever organ donation figures with 198 donations in 2025, setting a new milestone in the state's transplant history, officials said on Saturday.

The Karnataka cabinet has denounced the BJP-led Union government for the passage of the VB-G RAM G Act that replaced the UPA-era rural employment law MGNREGA, with state minister H K Patil terming it a betrayal of the federal spirit.

Former minister B Sriramulu and Gangavathi MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy addressed a joint press conference on Friday, a day after a violent clash broke out between rival Reddy groups over the installation of banners ahead of the Valmiki statue unveiling programme in the city.