On April 3rd, Bhoja from Mugutageri in Ponnampet Taluk had removed the tile from the house and poured petrol on his family members, and set them on fire, burning 7 members of his family alive. The accused, Mani Yeravara Bhoja (55), who has gone missing after the murders was found dead on Tuesday morning, the police revealed. 

Tumkuru: A dejected lover stabbed a young woman to death with a knife for allegedly not accepting his love. The incident was reported from Sira Taluk here.

Karnataka clocked over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases and 32 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 10.20 lakh and the toll to 12,657, the Health department said on Monday.

Bijapur: Several trains which were suspended owing to lockdown and lack of passengers, are now gradually coming back on track with Indian Railways resuming their services.

The Urban Development Minister, Bhairathi Basvaraj has informed that the Gokak MLA, former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has tested positive for COVID-19. 

The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Karnataka High Court order which directed a trial court to proceed against Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in a corruption case of allegedly denotifying some land to benefit private parties.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Sunday relaxed curbs on gymnasiums allowing 50 per cent occupancy against total closure till April 20.

Harihar: With many communities demanding reservation under various categories, the Karnataka government has filed an affidavit to increase the reservation cap in the state, State Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday.