MLA KS Basavanthappa on Wednesday instructed the authorities in B Hosahalli to take measures to control stray dog menace in Davanagere, following an incident of five people, including three children, being injured in a stray dog attack in the village.

Areas designated as 'silence zones' in Bengaluru, primarily around hospitals and educational institutions, have emerged as some of the noisiest pockets in the city, often recording sound levels far exceeding permissible limits, especially during night hours.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that senior IPS officer Pronab Mohanty, who is heading the SIT, set up to probe the allegations of "mass burials" in Dharmasthala, will be replaced if he goes on central government duty.

Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has clarified that the state government has not made any decision to send IPS officer and SIT chief Pronab Mohanty on central deputation, despite his name appearing on the Government of India's deputation list.

 A 49-year-old journalist and author from Bengaluru was cheated of Rs 55 lakh over a period of 73 days by fraudsters who posed as recruiters offering lucrative job opportunities.

The Horticulture Department has commenced preparations for the annual Independence Day Flower Show at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, with notable efforts underway, including freshly painted walkways and well-maintained hedges, signalling the onset of the much-anticipated event.

Three women who allegedly stole gold ornaments from passengers at bus stands under the guise of being travellers have been arrested by the Chikkaballapura Town Police, officials said.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Centre of "reducing the state’s urea allocation", leading to a shortage at a time when sowing activity is in full swing following good rainfall.