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Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and former CM Siddaramaiah in a file photo.

No threat, coalition govt will complete full term: Siddaramaiah

Clarifying on his earlier statement, he claimed that he had only expressed his willingness to become CM after the next...

30 Aug 2018 6:17 AM IST

Ms Srimathi Perumal, a budding social media influencer, is however, happy that this government has not spent much on image building like its predecessors and counterparts in other states.

HDK govt century: Some are impressed, others expect a lot more

Mr Niranjanaradhya V.P, an education expert, is happy with the increase in funds for primary and secondary education in...

30 Aug 2018 6:15 AM IST

While the JD(S) found itself in the drivers seat, on account of the play of circumstances, and thus hopes to make the best of the situation, the Congress has been unable to use these 100 days to get its act together.

They did survive a 100 days after all

A post election coalition always has innumerable challenges to face.

30 Aug 2018 6:12 AM IST

In 2007, the state implemented its Akrama Sakrama scheme, calling upon citizens of Bengaluru to regularise structures with FAR and setback violations. In 2007, the BBMP was entrusted with the duty of collecting applications and resolving the issue. It was so successful that they collected over 20 crore. However, the high court struck down the scheme following a petition and the Palike was forced to refund money to applicants.

Deliberate effort to circumvent Akrama Sakrama

The BBMP's plan to regularise building violations by allowing conversion from B to A Khata will only dilute the Akrama...

30 Aug 2018 6:09 AM IST

Dissenting BJP leader and former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha also criticised the Finance Bill, saying the government was making several amendments through it, which should not have been the case. (Photo: PTI)

Modi, Shah Emergency in India: Yashwant Sinha

Speaking to reporters here, he said the Modi government had shown that Emergency could be imposed in a country without...

30 Aug 2018 6:04 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwar addresses the media on the eve of the government completing 100 days, in Bengaluru on Wednesday (Photo: KPN)

After tears, scares, it's a century for us: Dr G Parameshwar

A detailed project report has been prepared for the construction of two elevated corridors, he added.

30 Aug 2018 6:00 AM IST

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swami temple

Flood impact: Coastal temples see fall in devotees from Kerala

This time the number of devotees from that state has fallen by about 50 per cent due to the floods and landslides.

30 Aug 2018 5:45 AM IST

Ask a forest ranger about the kills and he explains that although there are speed-breakers on the Mananathavady road, the traffic is so heavy that vehicles end up hitting animals at times in the park even during the day.

Bengaluru: Speed kills fawn in DB Kuppe forest

Only in February this year another fawn was killed by a speeding vehicle in the same range.

30 Aug 2018 5:39 AM IST

Opposition leader in Legislative Assembly B.S. Yeddyurappa welcomes senior Congress leader and former minister Baburao Chinchansur who joined the BJP in Bengaluru on Wednesday.(Photo: KPN)

Chinchansur in BJP, to boost prospects in Hyderabad-Karnataka region

After consultations in the party core committee, the BJP will give him a major responsibility.

30 Aug 2018 5:34 AM IST

A new road to link Sakleshpur with Somwarpet is being considered via Mageri, as the existing road was washed away in the heavy rain and landslides.(Representional Image)

Hassan: Shiradi ghat will be closed to heavy vehicles for six months

It could take a year for Shiradi Ghat to be fully safe for heavier traffic.

30 Aug 2018 5:29 AM IST

Kodagu district minister Mr Sa Ra Mahesh distributing relief material in Kodagu on Wednesday

Kodagu: Study centres at relief camps for students

CM-led team to meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, seek more funds for rehabilitation.

30 Aug 2018 5:24 AM IST

When Prem resisted, they allegedly attacked him with knife. Prem was stabbed on his thigh and abdomen after which the attackers escaped. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru: Man stabbed by miscreants

Sameer who runs a mobile phone outlet, and his woman friend, went to an apartment in Nagarbhavi to celebrate a friend's...

30 Aug 2018 5:18 AM IST