Bengaluru, Apr 22: In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government's notification banning sale, consumption, storage, advertisement and promotion of all types of hookah products within the state. The decision came following the rejection of a batch of petitions challenging the government's ban, which was deemed necessary due to concerns over fire hazards, public health, and safety

Arasikere: M.A. Jayashree, a first-year law student from Arasikere, presented a unique gesture of gratitude to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during an election campaign by offering a garland made from free bus tickets. The event took place during an election campaign attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The Karnataka High Court on April 22, admitted the PIL filed by Dr Srinivasa Kakkilaya seeking order or direction to the Karnataka Government to nominate members to the Karnataka Medical Council and issued notices to the respondents.

Bengaluru: The BJP on Monday expelled rebel leader K S Eshwarappa for six years for violating party discipline and contesting Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate.

Bengaluru: Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport here on Monday said that a passenger was arrested for his alleged attempt to smuggle yellow anacondas concealed in his check-in baggage.

Chamrajnagar: A massive accidental fire broke out in the Bailur forest area under the BRT wildlife sanctuary of Hanur taluk, resulting in a significant loss of wildlife. The incident, which occurred recently, has raised concerns among environmentalists and forest officials.

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET), administered by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), took place on April 18th and 19th, 2024, with four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Over 3 lakh students participated in the exam across the state.

An accidental fire broke out in an ATM in Chikkamagaluru late on Sunday night, resulting in a loss of Rs 5 lakh. The incident occurred at the Karnataka Bank ATM on Nagar IG Road.