The work to develop the first biodiversity park of the state was launched in Harangi, by laying the foundation stone on Friday.

Bengaluru: A film studio owned by film producer-turned-politician and Horticulture Minister Munirathna is said to be contemplating making a movie on Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, the Vokkaliga chieftains, who according to a section of people and some ruling BJP leaders, allegedly killed erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan.

New Delhi: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two alleged Islamic State operatives who were found involved in over two dozen incidents of arson and sabotage, including burning of the national flag in Karnataka, an official said Friday.

Belagavi (K'taka): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Mudigere: The BJP had to cancel its rally and roadshow that was to be attended by party strong man and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa here on Thursday, following a protest by a group of partymen urging the leadership not to give ticket to sitting MLA M P Kumaraswamy from the segment in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Hubballi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s legal advisor Mohan Limbikai has reportedly resigned from the primary membership of the BJP on Thursday to join Congress.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said the government has decided to hike the salaries of employees of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs) in the state by 20 per cent.

Ramanagar: JD(s) Youth Wing’s state president Nikhil Kumaraswamy was on Thursday detained by the cops while he was leading a protest of JD(s) workers against the toll-gate on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway here.