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Meeting was also attended by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar among others. (Photo: ANI)

Centre approves Rs 4,432 crore additional assistance to Odisha, Karnataka, HP

This additional assistance is besides the funds released by the Centre to the states under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

20 Aug 2019 6:26 PM

Ministers on Tuesday took oath as Karnataka Cabinet Ministers in Bengaluru after three weeks o forming government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

After 3 weeks, K'taka gets a cabinet as ministers take oath

The 76-year-old BJP veteran had run a 'one-man cabinet' for over 20 days, during which the state has battled a massive flood crisis.

20 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

On Monday, Yediyurappa said: 'Within 2-3 hours, I am going to get the final list from Amit Bhai (BJP President Amit Shah). So, cabinet expansion will be done tomorrow.' (Photo: ANI)

17 ministers to take oath today in K'taka cabinet expansion

CM who drew Oppn's criticism for delay in cabinet expansion, proposed names of 17 MLAs including K S Eshwarappa, Jagdish Shettar, C T Ravi.

20 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday said he was ready to face any investigation into the alleged phone tapping case which will now be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). (Photo: File)

Ready to face even international-level probe: Kumaraswamy on phone tapping

Earlier in the day, Yediyurappa said that the phone tapping case filed during Cong-JD(S) govt will be handed over to CBI.

18 Aug 2019 4:33 PM

Days after charges of phone tapping during the previous coalition government headed by JDS surfaced, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will order a CBI probe into the allegations citing demands by several Congress leaders. (Photo: File)

'CBI to takeover probe of phone tapping charges,' says Yediyurappa

He also said it was the expectation of the people of the state that a detailed inquiry should be made and the culprits punished.

18 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday warned of protests by his party if the BJP-led government in Karnataka meddled with the 'Anna Bhagya scheme of offering free rice to the poor. (Photo: File)

'We will protest,' warns Siddaramiah if rice quantity is cut under Anna Bhagya scheme

In 2013, the 'Anna Bhagya' scheme was unveiled by then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

17 Aug 2019 6:17 PM

Five persons of a family, including a five-year-old boy, allegedly committed suicide by shooting themselves with a gun near Gundlupete at Chamarajanagar in the wee hours of Friday, police said. (Representational Image)

Debt ridden family, including 5-yr-old boy, commits suicide in Karnataka

Police said prima facie it appears that the family committed suicide due to severe debt burden.

16 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

The young boy, identified as Venkatesh, a Class 6 student from a local government school, was reportedly playing on the banks of the stream, when the ambulance driver approached him for help. (Photo: video screengrab)

Watch: 12-year-old boy risks life to guide ambulance over flooded bridge in K'taka

The incident occurred near Hirerayanakumpi village in Karnataka's Raichur, earned the boy bravery commendation on Indian Independence Day.

15 Aug 2019 5:04 PM

As Karnataka continues to battle monsoon fury, the death toll on Wednesday mounted to 61, according to the data released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). (Photo: File)

Death toll mounts to 61 as Karnataka continues to battle monsoon fury

The floods have also resulted in heavy loss of livestock with 859 animals reported dead.

15 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the rebel MLAs, to give the memo to the registrar. (Photo: PTI)

Rebel Cong-JD(S) Karnataka leaders move SC for urgent hearing of plea challenging disqualification

A total of 17 rebel MLAs were disqualified from the House ahead of the July 29 trust vote moved by then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy.

13 Aug 2019 6:46 PM

Due to floods in most districts, it has been ordered to celebrate the independence day in a simple way. (Photo: File)

Affected by floods, rains, Karanataka to keep independence day celebrations simple

In all districts, sub-divisions and taluks, respective Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and Tahsildars will hoist the flag.

13 Aug 2019 4:54 PM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked rebel Congress-JD(S) MLAs from Karnataka to hand over a memo to the registrar for urgent listing of their plea challenging their disqualification from the state assembly. (Photo: File)

Rebel K’taka MLAs move SC for urgent hearing of plea challenging disqualification

A total of 17 rebel MLAs were disqualified from the House ahead of the July 29 trust vote moved by then chief minister H D Kumaraswamy.

13 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

As floods wreak havoc in Karnataka claiming many lives, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in Shivamogga said that there has been a loss of over Rs 50,000 crore in the state. (Photo: File)

‘Release Rs 10,000 crore immediately’: Yeddy requests Centre for relief

Requesting the Centre to release funds immediately, Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa claimed that the situation is very bad.

13 Aug 2019 10:30 AM

As per an official data, ‘Since August 1, 42 people have lost their lives while 5, 81,897 persons have been evacuated from 2,694 flood-hit villages of the state.’ (Photo: ANI)

Pralhad Joshi visits flood-affected Dharwad district in Karnataka

Earlier last week, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also visited the flood-affected district of Belgaum in North Karnataka.

12 Aug 2019 8:13 PM

Earlier today, former Prime Minister and JD(S) leader HD Deve Gowda wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining the severity of the floods in Karnataka and sought an interim relief of Rs 5,000 crore to tide over the situation in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Belagavi: Locals invite Army personnel carrying out rescue work to celebrate Eid

The Army personnel were seen offering prayers along with the Muslim community in the village before joining in the celebrations.

12 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Forty people have been killed and more than six lakh have been forced out of homes in Karnataka due to floods. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Huge crocodile resting on roof of submerged house in flood-hit Karnataka

Several videos, pictures have surfaced of the similar kind, in flood hit states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and also Karnataka.

12 Aug 2019 4:38 PM

At least 24 people have lost their lives while around 1,024 villages in 80 talukas of 17 districts have been affected due to floods caused by incessant rains in the region, according to the Chief Minister Yediyurappa. (Photo: ANI)

Home Minister undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas of K'taka, Maharashtra

Shah was accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Suresh Angadi.

11 Aug 2019 8:35 PM

With no let-up in rains, the flood situation in Karnataka remained grim on Saturday as most of the rivers in the state were in spate. (Photo: File)

Karnataka flood situation remains grim, most rivers in spate

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa asked people of the state not to worry as relief measures were his government's top priority.

10 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

With large parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala reeling under extensive flooding due to incessant rains, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Heavy rains cause floods in K'taka, Kerala, Maharashtra; rescue operations underway

Schools and colleges are shut in in Kerala and Karnataka; Navy is keeping an eye on situation.

09 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

With predictions of heavy rainfall, Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued 'Red Alert' warning for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for the next 24 hours. (Representational Image)

Kerala, Karnataka look at heavy rainfall for 2 days

In addition, all schools and colleges in Malappuram and Wayanad districts will remain closed.

08 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

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