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Lokayukta questions CM’s brother-in-law, another accused in MUDA case for nine hours

Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s brother-in-law BM Mallikarjuna Swamy and land owner J Devaraju, who are the third and fourth accused in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment ‘scam’, were questioned by the Lokayukta Police for more than nine hours on Thursday.

 


Activists warn of ecological threats at Nandi Hills amid growing tourism

Bengaluru: Conservationists and activists have raised concerns over the environmental damage to Nandi Hills, a popular tourist destination around 60 kilometres from Bengaluru, and urged the state government to protect it from increasing tourism and unregulated development. A city-based NGO has demanded that Nandi Hills, located in Chikkaballapur district, be declared a biodiversity hub.

 


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Kannada flag should be hoisted compulsorily on state formation day, Govt tells businesses

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said Kannada flag should be hoisted compulsorily at all educational institutions, businesses and factories, including those operating in the information technology and biotechnology sector, in Bengaluru on November one, the state's formation day.
Mother uses Gruhalakshmi scheme funds to book bike for son, minister congratulates her

In a noteworthy incident from the village of Koujalagi in Gokak taluk, Belagavi district, a woman used the funds received from the Gruhalakshmi Scheme to book a bike for her son.

 
Cabinet sub-committee formed under Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to investigate COVID-19 scam

A cabinet sub-committee has been formed under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take action on the findings of the Justice Michael D'Cunha commission report regarding the alleged COVID-19 scam during the BJP's tenure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued the order on Thursday, later confirming the development through a post on X.
CID takes over probe of rape charges on MLA Vinay Kulkarni

Dharwad: The CID has taken over the investigation into rape allegations made against Congress Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay Kulkarni. The Karnataka Government issued an order in this regard on Thursday.

 
Bengaluru: Five arrested for fraudulently claiming land compensation by forging documents

Bengaluru: Seshadripuram police on Wednesday arrested five individuals who attempted to fraudulently claim Rs 70 crore in compensation by forging documents related to a 6-acre land in Challaghata near Kengeri.

 
Kalaburagi: Govt. Hospital staffer dies after coming in contact with live wire

Kalaburagi: In a tragic incident, a (D) Group staffer employed at the Karajagi Government Hospital in Afzalpur taluk died on Thursday after coming in contact with a live wire while attempting to refill a water tank.

 
Man threatens acid attack on Journalist Shahbaz Ansar’s wife’s over clothing choice in Karnataka

Bengaluru: In a disturbing incident, an individual named Nikith Shetty allegedly threatened Journalist Shahbaz Ansar on social media, claiming he would splash acid on Ansar's wife's face due to her choice of clothing, especially in the context of Karnataka. The exact background of the conversation is still unclear, but the threat has sparked serious concerns.

 

 

 

 
Karnataka govt decides to constitute SIT to take action on report on COVID-19 'scam'

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a Cabinet sub-committee to take further action on the report by the Justice Michael D' Cunha Commission of Inquiry which investigated alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic when the BJP was in power.

 

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