Hubballi (Karnataka), May 4 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused the Centre of withhoding environmental clearance for the Mahadayi river project, which he said is crucial to resolving the water crisis in North Karnataka region, particularly in the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka): Members of the Brahmin community staged a protest outside a NEET exam centre here, demanding accountability after some students of the community were asked to remove their "sacred thread" (Janivara) before entering the exam hall.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday rejected BJP%E2%80%99s demand for an NIA probe into Mangaluru Hindutva activist's murder.

Haveri (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he was unaware of reports suggesting that compensation given to Mohammed Fazil’s family was allegedly used to hire contract killers involved in the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty.

Chikkamagaluru: In an incident reported from Coolie Line in Hosahalli in the district, a man allegedly raped his seven-year-old daughter and also injured her private parts on Friday, before absconding.

Madikeri: Kodagu police have arrested five men in connection with the murder of coffee estate owner Pradeep Koili, whose body was found at his residence in Kongana village on April 23. Among those arrested is NS Anil, a short film director and actor, who has been identified as the main accused in the case.

Bengaluru: In a bid to improve student outcomes in the SSLC examination, the Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has urged the state government to reduce the minimum pass percentage from the current 35% to 33%, bringing it in line with national standards.

Bengaluru: Over 50 candidates slated to appear for the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) mains exam were unable to take the test on Saturday following a last-minute and poorly communicated hall ticket distribution process by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).