Bengaluru: Amid rising public calls for protecting ecologically sensitive zones in the Shayadri Ranges, and frequent landslides, Karnataka Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday issued orders taking stringent actions against illegal establishments including homestays and resorts in the Western Ghat regions of the state within a month.

Ramanagara: Dr G Parameshwar accused the BJP of intimidating the State government, elected with 136 seats by the people, through the Governor. He was addressing 'Janandolan', a program organized by Congress to protest against injustice to the state by NDA, and against the irregularities during BJP and JDS tenure, at Bidadi on Friday.

Bengaluru: As several serious and fatal accidents have taken place on Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) road due to rashness, negligence and over-speeding by vehicle drivers, a speed limit has been fixed in the interest of the safety of road users, police said on Friday.

Raichur: In a tragic incident, four members of a family from Kalluru village in Sirwar taluk have died after reportedly falling ill following a dinner that included mutton. The victims succumbed at the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital, while a fifth member remains under treatment.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has labeled the show cause notice issued by the Governor as illegal, a violation of the Constitution, and a move to undermine democracy.

A robbery suspect, identified as Arun, was shot in the leg by police after he attempted to escape custody and assault officers during an investigation on Friday.

LK Shamsunder, the Zonal Manager of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), retired today after a distinguished 36-year career.

Robust international collaboration and a strong link between academia, industry and research are needed to advance nanotechnology in critical areas such as food and energy security, water purification, healthcare and waste management, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.