Accusing the opposition BJP and JD(S) of trying to tarnish his image by levelling false allegations in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said he will not be cowed down by such things.

Mysuru (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the opposition BJP-JD(S) for their "Mysuru Chalo" march over an alleged land scam, saying none of their leaders have a moral right to question him and asked people to drive the "Manuvadis" out.

Bengaluru: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has arrested a man from neighbouring Tamil Nadu for trying to sell jackal hide recently.

The Special Court of People's Representatives has expressed displeasure over the lack of progress in the investigation of corruption allegations against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra. Despite the case being under investigation for over two years, the court noted that the Lokayukta police have failed to provide substantial updates.

Responding to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement asking him to retire from public life as he is an accused in a POCSO Act case, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Friday said the truth will come out when the court decides on the case, and the former will get a befitting reply.

A tragic incident occurred in Gabgal village on Thursday afternoon when a coffee grower, Saldana (46), lost his life after accidentally coming into contact with an electric wire. The incident took place while Saldana was walking to his coffee garden, carrying an iron ladder.

The combined Opposition, BJP and JD(S), on Friday continued their protest march, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam.'

Bengaluru: Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarakiholi visited the site of a tragic fire incident at the Sneham International Insulin Tape Manufacturing Factory in Navage village, in Belagavi. The fire claimed the life of a 20-year-old laborer named Yellappa Gundyagola from Markandeya Nagar, also left three other workers seriously injured.