Bengaluru, June 13 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for nine districts of Karnataka on Friday, following relentless monsoon rains that have already claimed two lives in Hubballi-Dharwad and triggered widespread flooding and disruption. In Dharwad district, a 31-year-old farmer, Shivayya Basayya Vatnalmath, lost his life when the tractor he…
Bengaluru, June 10 (UNI) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday attributed India’s emergence as the world’s fourth-largest economy to the political stability and decisive leadership provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last 11 years. Speaking at a press conference here to mark the completion of 11 years of Modi-led government at the Centre,…
Bengaluru, Jun 8 (UNI) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched a scathing critique of India’s fragmented electoral calendar, accusing opposition parties —implicitly targeting the Congress —of politicising even national security issues, like Operation Sindoor, for electoral gains. “At a time when our brave soldiers strike against enemies, there are…
Bengaluru, May 21 (UNI) Torrential rains continued to batter several parts of Karnataka on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for seven districts and an orange alert for the state capital, Bengaluru. Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan are now under red alert, with the…
Mangaluru, May 21 (UNI) Heavy rains continued to lash the coastal districts of Karnataka, throwing normal life out of gear and disrupting vehicular movement on several key highways due to severe waterlogging. In Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, incessant downpours since Monday night led to flooding on National Highway-66 and other arterial roads, causing traffic…
Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Senior BJP leaders R Ashoka and Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Tuesday announced a series of yatras across Karnataka, including a Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru on May 15, to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces and pay tribute to their exemplary service in defending the nation. Speaking to reporters here, Ashoka…
Shivamogga, Apr 22 (UNI) What was meant to be a peaceful family holiday in the Kashmir valley turned into a living nightmare — and a haunting message from the mouth of terror has now travelled over 2,500 kilometres to a tear-stricken home in Shivamogga. Pallavi Rao, who saw her husband gunned down in front of…
Ramanagara, Apr 18 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said that discussions during the cabinet meeting on the caste survey were inconclusive and denied that any member had opposed it or spoken aggressively, as reported in some sections of the media. “Whatever is being reported is a lie,” he said. The CM was addressing media…
Bengaluru, Mar 23 (UNI) Amid escalating debates over the proposed delimitation exercise, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday stated that the Sangh would refrain from commenting until an official draft is available. His remarks come as political leaders, particularly from southern states, express concerns over potential shifts in parliamentary representation. “Political parties can make…
Bengaluru, Mar 17 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday dismissed BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim that he would reveal the names of two ministers allegedly involved in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, accusing him of making baseless allegations for publicity. “Yatnal and other BJP leaders have a habit of shooting in the…
