Bengaluru: On January 22, as the consecration ceremony and unveiling of the Ram Lalla idol took place in Ayodhya, the streets of Bengaluru's Jayanagar resonated with the chant "Kashi Mathura baaki hai" (Kashi and Mathura remain). While the celebrations were centered around temples, special prayers, and devotional songs, residents gathered for a live screening outside the Vinayaka temple in Jayanagar. Kannada actor Tara was present at the event.

Tumakuru: Two labourers died while another was severely injured on Tuesday after a huge rock fell on them at a quarry-cum-stone crusher unit in Kyathasandra area here, police said.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the state's Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa to organise an essay competition for students on the topic -"Concerns of the 21st century and solutions given by Gandhian thoughts."

Mandya: The body of a 28-year-old teacher of a private school was found buried under the ground near a temple in Melukote area of Mandya district, two days after she went missing, police said on Tuesday.

 In a special drive against drunk driving, the Bengaluru Traffic Police on Tuesday booked 16 school vehicle drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol, officials said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged on Tuesday fringe elements in the BJP were trying to obstruct Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's yatra.

 A special court in Bengaluru has directed the transfer of valuables seized from former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa to the government of the neighbouring State.

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday published the 2024 final electoral rolls for 224 constituencies of Karnataka with a total electorate of 5,37,85,815, the data shared by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer showed. According to the Draft Electoral Rolls-2024, the total number of general electors was 5,33,77,162, comprising 2,68,02,838 male electors, 2,65,69,428 female electors, and 4,896 other electors.