Bengaluru: In a tragic incident, a 5-year-old kid died and his parents fell sick reportedly after consuming a cake. The incident was reported from Bhuvaneshwari Nagara in the city, under K.P. Agrahara Police Station limits.

Bengaluru: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre stated that a stone laying ceremony would soon be held for 'Salumarada Thimmakka Sasyodyana' in the model of Cubbon Park at the 153-acre forest land in Madappanahalli near Yelahanka RTO office. This would aid in remedying the lack of 'lung space' in the northern part of Bengaluru city, he said. He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of 'Wildlife week' at Aranya Bhavana in Bengaluru on Monday.

Chitradurga (Karnataka): A court here on Monday granted bail to Murugha Math seer Shivamurthy Sharanaru, following the completion of interrogation of witnesses in the sexual harassment case, lodged against him under the POCSO Act.

Bengaluru: A 50-year-old woman was electrocuted after a live electric wire allegedly fell on her in Chikkanahalli village near here on Monday, police said.

Bengaluru: JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of staging "drama" by trying to bring the caste census issue to the forefront, to divert the public attention from the MUDA site allotment case against him.

Shivamogga: In an incident reported from Thunga Nagar Police Station jurisdiction limits in the city, a rowdy-sheeter was brought down with a shot in the leg when he attempted to attack the police personnel who were arresting him on Monday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said the government has decided to place the much awaited Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the "caste census" before the Cabinet, where it will be discussed and decided whether to table it in the legislature or to make it public directly.

Mysuru/Channapatna: Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is facing charges in the MUDA site allotment case, may resign after Dasara.