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Apart from the protected 56 monuments spread over 25 sq km in Hampi, the area can boast of the Daroji sloth bear sanctuary, river otter sanctuary in the backwaters of river Tungabhadra and the serene hillocks of Anegundi.

Tourists brave heat to see Hampi monuments

There has been a steady increase in the number of tourists visiting the UNESCO stamped world heritage site in the last...

14 May 2016 3:21 AM IST

Black kites, which are medium-sized birds of prey that spend most of the time soaring and gliding in the skies, are now seen falling down because of dehydration.

Bengaluru: Black kites shriek for help owing to high temperatures

Wildlife rescue centres in the city are overwhelmed with rescue calls and have treated over 300 black kites suffering...

14 May 2016 3:20 AM IST

Mr Hegde said â€œThe state government wants to divert water from one side to another which is very unscientific. Instead, the government should take steps to recharge the ground water in particular borewells.â€

Karnataka: River diversion move annoys DK activists

Instead of stopping diversion of Netravati, MCC wants to get water from an east-flowing river, says M.G. Hegde.

14 May 2016 3:17 AM IST

Chicken has been taken off the menu for medium-sized cats and other carnivorous animals at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP).

Bird flu scare: Chicken off the menu for Bannerghatta zoo animals

After the outbreak of bird flu, jungle cats, leopards and other carnivorous animals that were fed chicken are now given...

14 May 2016 3:13 AM IST

Former Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar

Not aspiring for Cabinet berth: Former Speaker Ramesh Kumar

Ramesh Kumar has been a strong critic of the state government and has been quick to speak up whenever lapses happen.

14 May 2016 3:13 AM IST

Murugesh Nirani

Many Congress, JD(S) MLAs will join BJP: Murugesh Nirani

Mr Nirani gave a call to his party workers at a meeting in Belagavi to be prepared to face Assembly elections next year.

14 May 2016 3:10 AM IST

The Bengaluru Vision Group (BVG) has now been revamped into BBAG and another extra-constitutional body has been thrust upon hapless Bengalureans.

Restructuring of Bengaluru: Azim Premji University to help draft bill

Committee sources said that Bengaluru definitely needs a separate act like other developed cities across the world.

14 May 2016 3:04 AM IST

A dried up lake in a drought-hit village in North Karnataka. (Photo: DC)

Finally, government wakes up! Starts reviving lakes in Belagavi

In the last one week, 60 lakes have been adopted by sugar factories and private organisations for desilting.

14 May 2016 2:56 AM IST

Many students and parents rushed to the board and also flooded it phone calls to confirm whether the results were indeed announced.

Karnataka: SSLC result rumours spread, students rush to the board

A message on one of the social media sites read, -"Karnataka SSLC results to be announced today. To check click on the...

14 May 2016 2:54 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah interacts with participants at Jana Mana programme in Bengaluru on Friday to mark the completion of the third year of his government. (Photo: DC)

My government is for all, not for few castes: Siddaramaiah

In the remaining two years, I will focus on putting governance on the high-speed track of efficiency: CM

14 May 2016 2:54 AM IST

The plan was reportedly hatched by PWD minister, Dr H.C. Mahadevappa, who is considered close to Mr Siddaramaiah.

Watchgate: Complaint against Siddaramaiah

The complainant has accused Mr Siddaramaiah and five others under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption...

14 May 2016 2:50 AM IST

Bengaluru: Citizen groups protest against BBAG, term it a club for...

Terming it a Club of the Rich and Famous, protesters demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should immediately scrap...

14 May 2016 2:48 AM IST