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Seven people killed in 2 separate accidents in Karnataka

Seven killed in two Karnataka road accidents; five died in a car-lorry crash in Chitradurga, and two in a bus-car collision in Chikkaballapur.

The mangled car that hit the lorry in Chitradurga on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:26 AM IST

3 killed as three lorries crash in Chitradurga

Three people died in a crash involving two lorries near Chitradurga on NH-4, with one parked lorry hit by an LPG truck and then another lorry.

3 killed as three lorries crash in Chitradurga
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:48 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Sena UBT workers blacken Karnataka buses after Marathi driver's assault

The Marathi-speaking bus driver was allegedly attacked on the night of February 21 while on being duty in a Bangalore to Mumbai bus.

MSRTC, meanwhile, has suspended all its buses from Kolhapur to Karnataka indefinitely amid the language row. (Representative Image)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 11:11 AM IST

Muruga mutt seer Sharanaru released on bail in Pocso case

The second district additional and civil court of Chitradurga ordered his release after the completion of the collection of evidence in the Pocso case against Chitradurga Sri Murugharajendra Mutt chief

The Pocso case against Sharanaru involves two victims, and a total of 13 witness testimonies were recorded as part of the evidence process (ANI)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 06:36 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Silver idol worth 20 lakh stolen from mutt in Chitradurga: Cops

Silver idol of SJM pontiff stolen from SJM Bruhanmutt in Chitradurga. CCTV switched off, internal investigation inconclusive. Police probing theft by mutt insiders.

The CCTV footages have revealed that the cameras in the hall have been switched off since June 26. (File photo)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:16 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Darshan Thoogudeepa case: Driver, who transported Renuka Swamy, surrenders

The driver, identified as Ravi who had taken Renuka Swamy, whose body was found later, reportedly surrendered before the DSP office in Chitradurga.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa (ANI)
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 03:54 PM IST

Probe ordered into misuse of funds in SJM mutt’s statue

T Venskatesh has ordered details on the matter from technical experts, urging for accurate assessments to ascertain the true status of the Basaveshwara statue’s construction in SJM mutt

The SJM mutt in Chitradurga has been in controversy over the alleged child sexual assault by its pontiff Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru. (ANI)
Updated on May 10, 2024 07:48 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka: Mutt seer surrenders in court, hearing on May 27

Murugharajendra Bruhan Mutt’s former pontiff Shivamurthy Sharana, who is facing charges in two Pocso cases, surrendered before a court in Chitradurga.

Supreme Court’s order on April 23 cancels the conditional bail granted to Shivamurthy Sharana by the high court (ANI)
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Heatwave conditions to continue in Karnataka, warns IMD

Bengaluru could observe maximum temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius for the next 48 hours, the IMD said.

The IMD said Bengaluru Urban may get light rainfall between April 30 and May 3.(AFP)
Published on Apr 27, 2024 02:50 PM IST

Cong Gen Secy Priyanka Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah to campaign in Bengaluru today

Priyanka Gandhi's campaign rally in Bengaluru South constituency overlaps with Union Minister Amit Shah's roadshow in the same Lok Sabha segment.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (AICC)
Published on Apr 23, 2024 12:19 PM IST

Congress leader D Sudhakar accuses BJP of exploiting 'Pulwama and Lord Ram' for electoral gains

Congress leader and Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister, Dasharathaiah Sudhakar, criticized the central government, alleging that in the previous Lok Sabha elections, it exploited the Pulwama incident for political gain and is now employing a similar strategy with the inauguration of Lord Ram's Mandir in Ayodhya.

HT Image
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 10:24 AM IST
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5 skeletons found in Karnataka house, dead of same family

Skeletons of five people found in a dilapidated house in Karnataka's Chitradurga, suspected to have died in 2019. Cause of death and circumstances unknown.

The discovery was made by a local who ventured into the seemingly abandoned building (Getty Images/iStockphoto)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 09:24 AM IST
By, Chitradurga

Karnataka seer released from jail after 14 months in Pocso case

KV Stanley convener of Mysuru-based NGO, ‘Odanadi Seva Samsthe’ expressed disappointment over the seer’s bail saying his release would “impact” the survivors

A case against the seer was registered on August 26, 2022, at Nazarabad police station in Mysuru (HT File photo)
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 09:26 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Chitradurga Muruga Mutt seer accused in POCSO case walks out of judicial custody

The pontiff was accused of sexually harassing children in his mutt and he was later booked under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) act.

Chitradurga Muruga Mutt seer accused in POCSO case walks out of judicial custody
Published on Nov 16, 2023 04:30 PM IST

Case filed over display of Godse’s portrait in Karnataka

According to police officers, the FIR was filed following a complaint by Hanumanthappa, a resident of Jogimatti Road in Chitradurga, against the unidentified individuals who exhibited the photograph of Godse

During a Ganesha procession an unidentified person held a portrait of Nathuram Godse .
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 07:48 AM IST

Karnataka HC reserves its judgment in SJM mutt case

The division bench comprising chief justice Prasanna Balachandra Varale, alongside Justice MJS Kamal, presided over the extensive hearings and has reserved the final judgment

Ex-CM Basavaraja Bommai had appointed retired IAS officer as the administrator of the Mutt on December 2022. (HT)
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 01:35 AM IST

‘Black Saturday’: 37 lives lost in accidents in one morning, says senior cop

37 lives lost in road accidents in Karnataka, including 5 deaths in a crash between a car and a goods truck.

The Karnataka capital has seen frequent accidents on the NICE road as well as the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway.(X (formerly Twitter))
Published on Aug 14, 2023 01:41 PM IST

Probe on to ascertain reason behind water contamination in Chitradurga: Officer

A team of infectious disease experts is in Chitradurga to probe cases of vomiting and diarrhoea reported among people due to consumption of the contaminated water

The officials are yet to ascertain the cause for the contamination of water (HT Archives)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 01:04 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka: Contaminated water kills 3 in Chitradurga, villagers protest

Residents of Kavadigarahatti village in Chitradurga district, Bengaluru, staged a protest after three people died and 122 others fell ill due to contaminated water. The cause of contamination is still under investigation. The village has been supplied with alternate water sources and a makeshift hospital has been set up to treat the affected residents. The district administration has suspended several officials in connection with the incident.

Residents of Kavadigarahatti village in Chitradurga district staged a protest on Thursday (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 12:22 AM IST

Clash broke out between the Congress and BJP workers in Karnataka's Chitradurga

People who were involved in the verbal spat are said to be the booth workers of the BJP and the Congress party in Old Mysuru region.

Clash broke out between the Congress and BJP workers in Karnataka's Chitradurga
Published on May 10, 2023 09:31 AM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

IMD issues heavy rain warning with hailstorm over Karnataka till Sunday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning over some isolated pockets in the state till Sunday.

It also issued a thunderstorm warning over all districts of the state and predicted gusty winds with speed reaching 30 to 40 kmph.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Apr 28, 2023 04:58 PM IST

BJP plans Modi’s marathon rallies in poll-bound K’taka

Nominations for the May 10 elections will be over on April 20, and the rallies and public meetings are expected to pick up pace soon after.

In 2018 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 21 rallies, said a state leader. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:33 AM IST
By, New Delhi:

Karnataka assembly polls: JD(S) releases six names in the third list

The party has so far released a list of 149 candidates. The first list comprising 93 was released in December last year and 50 on Friday.

Karnataka assembly polls: JD(S) releases six names in the third list(AP)
Published on Apr 15, 2023 08:25 PM IST

Amid thunderstorms in Karnataka coast, Bengaluru sizzles; Check max temperatures

While coastal Karnataka got thunderstorm warnings from weather agencies, Bengaluru saw clear skies and sizzled with maximum temperatures at 36 degrees Celsius.

The average maximum temperature across the state on Friday was 42.2 degrees Celsius, recorded at Raichur district. (Pic for representation)
Published on Apr 15, 2023 03:38 PM IST

DK Shivakumar distributes 'B' form to Congress candidates for Karnataka polls

The Congress declared 124 candidates in its first list and another 42 candidates in the second list of 224 seats on which elections will be held on May 10

Form B is a nomination paper for contesting assembly polls.
Published on Apr 14, 2023 11:29 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Congress looks to quell dissent ahead of 3rd list

Congress denied a ticket to former JD(S) MLA YSV Datta, a close aide of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, who quit JD(S) to join the party. Upset with denial of the ticket, Datta after a meeting with his supporters in Kadur, has declared that he would contest as an independent

Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met at AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi on Monday night to finalise the third list of candidates, but no decision was taken. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 12:33 AM IST
ByPriyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru

Dissent brews in Congress over Karnataka candidates’ list

The Karnataka Congress on Thursday released the second list of 42 candidates while the names of 52 seats are still pending. Party leaders said that the main contention of the disgruntled members is “the priority given to the turncoats while neglecting the efforts of the workers who have put in efforts in the run-up to the elections”.

Congress is facing protests from workers and disgruntled ticket aspirants in several constituencies across Karnataka (Agencies/Representative use)
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:13 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

'Proud moment for India...': Praise for ISRO after 'reusable' rocket mission

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Sunday hailed ISRO for successfully conducting the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX)

Proud moment for nation: Karnataka CM Bommai lauds ISRO(ANI)
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:00 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

ISRO successfully conducts ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle' test from Karnataka

ISRO on Sunday successfully conducted the ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission’ in Karnataka's Chitradurga.

Published on Apr 02, 2023 11:37 AM IST

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slaps supporter in Bengaluru. Video

Former Karnataka CM and Congress stalwart Siddaramaiah on Friday slapped a supporter in the face, a video of which is making rounds on social media.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.(@HateDetectors/Twitter)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 12:19 PM IST
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