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Srikanth Gowda, a farmer from Naluru village in Shivamogga district's Thirthahalli Taluk has dyed the fur of his dog to make him look like a tiger. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Why Farmers in Karnataka have started making their dogs resemble tigers; read here

Gowda's daughter Amulya said that seeing the success of her father's trick, other villagers have also started doing so.

03 Dec 2019 12:23 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the BJP of disregarding the Constitution in Maharashtra and repeating the "game" it played in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

BJP disregarding Constitution in Maharashtra to repeat K'taka game: Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress had accused the BJP of poaching MLAs to form government in Karnataka earlier this year.

25 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

Speaking to ANI, Jose MJ, Principal of Indraprastha Vidyalaya, said: "It has been observed that as the temperature of the environment rises, so do several health complications like stomach pain and drowsiness." (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka school introduces 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water

The objective is to make students drink enough water every day.

20 Nov 2019 3:02 PM

Sonia Gandhi should become full- fledged President of the Congress to end uncertainty over the leadership issue, senior party leader M Veerappa Moily said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Sonia shouldn’t be left in uncertain situation, must become President: Veerappa Moily

'According to me, she has to be full-fledged President,' the former Karnataka chief minister said.

14 Nov 2019 3:13 PM

Karnataka Congress-JD(S) disqualified MLAs on Friday approached the Supreme Court seeking deferment of state bypolls which are scheduled to take place on December 5. (Photo: File)

Karnataka rebel MLAs seek deferment of bypolls on December 5

The bench asked Rohatgi to file the plea and said that they will later consider what to do.

08 Nov 2019 12:03 PM

Former MP and Congress leader VS Ugrappa on Monday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, saying that he is nothing but a double-headed snake, better known for twisting statements. (Photo: File)

'Known for twisting his statements': Ex-Congress MP on Yediyurappa's leaked clip

Ugrappa said if Yediyurappa is so keen, then he should refer this issue to judicial commission headed by a sitting judge of Supreme Court.

05 Nov 2019 11:08 AM

The state government has also informed that this mass marriage event would be organised by temples which fall under Muzrai department. (Representational Image)

K'taka govt to organise mass wedding ceremonies, love marriage not allowed

The state authorities will provide a mangalsutra which is worth 40,000 rupees and 5,000 rupees to the groom.

01 Nov 2019 2:03 PM

Congress party on Monday approved the proposal for appointment of five party functionaries as District Congress Presidents in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka Congress appoints five district presidents in state

The appointments come days after Congress leader SR Patil on Thursday met party president Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi.

22 Oct 2019 8:43 AM

The students were writing papers as part of their mid-term exams. Invigilators were also seen in the visuals, monitoring the students. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka students made to wear cartons to stop them from cheating

The institute has drawn criticism on social media with many questioning if the measure could really be a deterrent.

19 Oct 2019 1:00 PM

Isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and coastal Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (Representational Image)

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka likely to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

However, Mumbai is likely to receive moderate rain towards afternoon, with the temperature oscillating between 25 and 34 degrees Celsius.

13 Oct 2019 11:37 AM

Hence, the scribes decided to stage a protest against the Speaker. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka: Scribes to protest live telecast ban on House proceedings

Journalists were miffed after Kageri took the memorandum and left the chamber without listening to their grievances, sources said.

11 Oct 2019 10:53 AM

Former Karnataka home minister Ramalinga Reddy on Sunday said that former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah is likely to be the Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly. (Photo: ANI)

Discussions are on, Siddaramaiah likely to be Leader of Opposition in K'taka assembly: Ramalinga Reddy

Ramalinga Reddy said speaking to media after attending the meeting with party General Secretary Madhusudan Mistry and other leaders

06 Oct 2019 2:56 PM

Pro Kannada activist and Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha (KCVP) party president Vatal Nagara said that Karnataka should boycott Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for supporting protests against the night traffic ban in Bandipur. (Photo: ANI)

Ktaka should boycott Rahul Gandhi: Pro Kannada activist over Bandipur traffic ban

Nagara also said that their efforts should be made to safeguard the wildlife and forest instead of destroying it.

06 Oct 2019 12:26 PM

After the BJP issued a notice to him over his comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Friday defended his action and said that he has not done anything which could be termed as "anti-party" activity. (Photo: ANI)

'I am not afraid, will answer at right time’: K'taka MLA after BJP notice

On Friday, the Centre approved the advance release of Rs 1200 crore for flood relief and rehabilitation from NDRF for Karnataka.

05 Oct 2019 11:33 AM

Sarojamma ate 6 idlis in just 1 minute with great ease and won the competition. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: K'taka woman gulps down 6 idlis in one minute, wins competition

This year, Mysuru Dasara is being held from September 29 to October 8.

02 Oct 2019 12:24 PM

Some of the leaders have also said that if they are not given tickets they will do everything to defeat the candidates who are fighting from their seats. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka: BJP leaders unhappy over tickets given to kin of disqualified JDS-Cong MLAs,

The core party leaders have shown the inclination to join Congress and JD(S) if the tickets are not allotted to them.

26 Sep 2019 3:25 PM

The incident took place at a mall in Mangalore on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Karnataka man beaten for saying 'India a Hindu Rashtra'

The police have registered a case against the accused and the investigation into the matter is underway.

26 Sep 2019 2:58 PM

Karnataka’s disqualified lawmakers on Monday also asked the Supreme Court to suspend the process to hold bypolls on their seats till a decision is taken on their appeal against the Speaker’s decision. (Photo: PTI)

17 disqualified K’taka MLAs must be allowed to contest bypoll elections: EC to SC

SC says it will hear on Sep 25 plea of disqualified Karnataka MLAs seeking interim relief in the matter.

23 Sep 2019 1:51 PM

B S Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has issued notification regarding the revised fines on select traffic offences. (Photo: File)

Karnataka govt slashes penalties for traffic offences under new Motor Vehicles Act

Karnataka Deputy CM and Transport Minister, Laxman Sangappa Savadi had earlier said the fine rates under the new Act will be revised.

22 Sep 2019 11:13 AM

The leaders were disqualified by the Speaker, stating that they have ‘incurred disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law) and the disqualification would last till the end of the term of the Assembly May 23, 2023.’ (Photo: ANI)

Congress might face tough time from rebels in by-elections in Karnataka

Rebel sources said disqualified MLAs would contest by-elections in a tacit understanding with BJP which could pose problems for Congress.

21 Sep 2019 4:02 PM

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