The fourth additional principal district and sessions court on Friday convicted two accused for life imprisonment and slapped a penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on charges of murdering Candle Santu alias Santosh of Polali Badakabailu.

Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader visited the Shiroor Moola Mutt and paid his homage to Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt at Vrundavan on Friday.

Former chief minister Siddaramaiah said that more than being the Muslim leader, BA Mohidin had become a leader of the entire society because of his selfless attitude and honesty.

“I don’t know whether the poisoning has killed Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt or food poisoning. His fellows might have given it. Alcohol addiction and squabble between two women might also be the reason. Or he might have consumed food prepared in the utensils which were not tinned”, said Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt.

Fire broke out in a motorbike parked in front of the SDM College accidentally and burnt into flames in the incident, here on Friday.

‘Nannolagina Naanu’, an autobiography of former minister late BA Mohidin was released at a programme at Town Hall here on Friday.

Sagar: The dead body of a 20-year-old youth was found at a well near Gopala Gowda Nagar sports ground.

Belthangady: The uprooting of a mammoth tree, which fell on the main road near Belthangady market on Friday, let to disruptions to vehicular movement.