In an unusual turn of events, a group of farmers staged a protest in front of the Gescom office, bringing with them a crocodile they had captured on their farm. The protest was organised to demand changes in the timing of electricity supply for irrigation pump-sets.

Bengaluru: Karnataka is expected to witness above normal rainfall during the pre-monsoon season, with significant rainfall in April and May, officials said on Thursday.

The CCB Police arrested on Thursday Maulvi Mufti Mushtaq, a suspect in the recent incident of attack on the Udayagiri Police Station, under charge of making a provocative speech in relation to the incident.

A local court has imposed a ₹25,000 fine on a two-wheeler owner for allowing a minor to ride the vehicle, following a case filed by the Davanagere South (Traffic) Police under the Indian Motor Vehicles Act.

An 18-year-old college student drowned after hitting his head on a boulder while swimming in the waters of Kamenahalli Falls.

Kalaburagi: Police have arrested six individuals in connection with the incident of dragging the body of Chandan Singh (34), a worker from Bihar, who was employed at Sri Cement Company near Kodla village in Sedam taluk.

Bengaluru: Due to ongoing road underpass construction work between Bengaluru East and Bengaluru Cantonment stations, several train services have been altered to ensure safety.

Vijayapura (Karnataka): A MBBS student was allegedly ragged and assaulted by his seniors at a medical college here, following which authorities have swung into action and have initiated legal action against the culprits, offcials said on Wednesday.