The Chikkaballapura district administration has banned entry of singles to the Nandi Hills – 61 KM from here - to check increasing incidents of suicides at the breathtaking picnic spot.

Along with the existing Vegaduta, Karnataka Vaibhava, Rajahamsa, Airavata and Airavata Club Class bus service, the KSRTC has decided to run special bus service of additional buses from various places of the state and country to witness Mysuru Dasara festival during the holidays.

“A leader should not have audacity. He should not pose before media. A common worker who works for the party is also an influential leader”, said Municipal Administration  Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi.

Congress candidate from Ballary LS constituency V.S. Ugrappa said that the by-election would become a referendum to the national politics in future.

Gujarat government Energy Minister Saurabh Patel said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would unveil the Unity Statue of former deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the highest statue in the world, constructed near Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat, on October 31.

An accused arrested under POCSO Act on charges of raping a minor girl attempted to commit suicide by slitting his throat in front of the judge in the court hall here on Tuesday.

Former chief minister Siddaramaiah said that BJP state President BS Yeddyurappa was a liar and he has to face a biggest shock.

A Bengaluru-based Kabaddi coach committed suicide by hanging himself in a lodge at Harihara in the district on Monday.