Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who holds the irrigation portfolio on Tuesday sought approvals and financial aid for six new irrigation projects in Karnataka besides appealing for approvals and release of funds for existing irrigation projects.

Bengaluru: A police constable was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl here, police said on Tuesday.

Bengaluru: Veteran Urdu scholar, poet, and educator from Bhatkal Dr. Haneef Shabab has been selected for the Karnataka Urdu Academy Award 2024 for his “Collective Services and contributions to Urdu Literature.” The award will be presented to him on February 27 at a special ceremony in Bengaluru,

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has announced free bus travel facilities for students appearing for the II PUC and SSLC annual examinations, from their boarding point to their allotted examination centers.

Bengaluru: The Southern India Plywood Manufacturers’ Association (SIPMA) held its General Body Meeting on February 22, 2025, bringing together industry leaders and experts to discuss key issues affecting the plywood sector.

Raichur: A leopard that had been terrorizing the residents of Maliabad village by preying on their livestock was finally captured on Tuesday morning in a trap set by forest officers. The capture has brought relief to the villagers, who had been living in fear for months.

Vijayapura: Two men from the district who were on the way to Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela there died on Monday night in an accident that occurred in Gujarat.

The Karnataka High Court has rejected the petitions filed by ace badminton player Lakshya Sen, his family members, and his coach U Vimal Kumar in connection with allegations of fabricating birth certificates.