Hubballi (Karnataka): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said he has ordered for a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into a case in which BJP leader C T Ravi is accused of using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council last week.

A letter allegedly written by medical staff regarding the injury sustained by former minister and MLC CT Ravi has gone viral. The letter states that Ravi suffered a minor head injury, which required only a simple bandage as part of primary treatment.

Describing Vartha Bharati as the “voice of the voiceless” and a steadfast proponent of truth in journalism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded the newspaper’s 22-year journey of delivering accurate and reliable information. Speaking at the release of Vartha Bharati’s 22nd Annual Special Edition, he emphasised the publication’s role in shedding light on societal issues and ensuring government accountability.

In the wake of allegations against police for ill-treating Karnataka MLC CT Ravi in custody, the police on Tuesday clarified that the BJP leader was shifted to various places for security reasons and to avoid disrupting public order.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka): A woman sustained burn injuries after an overhead live wire snapped and fell on her in the district headquarters town of Kalaburagi on Monday.

Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on drunk driving, the Bengaluru Traffic Police examined 60,903 drivers and lodged 769 cases in a week.

Shivamogga: The second edition of the Bearys Green Run, a major event promoting fitness and environmental awareness, was held at Bearys City Centre. The initiative, organized by the Bearys Group, saw over 1,000 participants, including a special category for differently-abled individuals, making it one of the city’s most vibrant events of the year.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has directed police officers to initiate necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Bengaluru.