Bengaluru: The High Court (HC) of Karnataka took cognisance of the Bengaluru stampede incident, which resulted in the death of 11 people and registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and ordered the State Government to file a report. A Division Bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao, informed Attorney General K….
Stampede stomps RCB’s IPL victory party: 11 dead, over 47 injured and counting
June 5, 2025Worst ever tragedy in recent times at M. Chinnaswamy cricket stadium Bengaluru: The joy of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team lifting its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) champions trophy after a 18-year-long wait, didn’t even last for 18 hours, as the victory celebration organised at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium yesterday, turned gory with 11 losing their…
CM fetes RCB team at Vidhana Soudha
June 5, 2025Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team led by Captain Rajat Patidar, that won the finals of Indian Premier League (IPL)-18 season, was felicitated with Mysore Peta, Memento and Sandalwood garland, at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha here yesterday. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot took part in the felicitation ceremony, as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy…
CM Siddaramaiah announces Rs. 10 lakh compensation
June 5, 2025Magistrate-level probe ordered Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced Rs. 10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased, who were killed in the tragic stampede incident that occurred in front of M. Chinnaswamy stadium, here yesterday, along with ordering a magistrate-level inquiry into the incident. Speaking to media persons, after visiting the Bowring Hospital and…
State set to ease sandalwood policy to enhance cultivation
June 5, 2025Forest Minister outlines policy after distributing KSDL-sponsored safety kits to frontline staff Mysuru: To encourage sandalwood cultivation, the Karnataka Government is set to simplify regulations surrounding the harvesting and transportation of the aromatic tree, announced Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre. He was speaking at an event held at the Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru yesterday,…
Energy Minister warns CESC staff against misconduct
June 5, 202544 new electricity substations to come up in Mysuru; to solve erratic supply Mysuru: Energy Minister K.J. George has issued a stern warning to the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) staff, directing them to treat farmers and the public with respect and professionalism. “Any rude behaviour will result in disciplinary action,” he cautioned during a…
Focus on photo ops rather than public safety: Prathap Simha
June 5, 2025Mysuru: Last evening’s stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives, has ignited a wave of criticism, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress-led Karnataka Government of gross negligence, mismanagement, and political opportunism. Former MP Prathap Simha blamed the tragedy on administrative failure and slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for…
MP Yaduveer blames State Govt. for Bengaluru stampede
June 5, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has expressed his anguish over the stampede incident that took place in front of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday. Speaking to media persons, after taking part in the World Environment Day -2025 organised at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) here this morning, Yaduveer said held the…
Love for cricket cost his life
June 5, 2025K.R. Pet: Pall of gloom engulfed the family of K.R. Pet youth, who was among 11 killed in the stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday. Poornachandra (26), son of teacher R.B. Chandra and Kanthamani and a resident of Rayasamudra in K.R. Pet taluk, was a Diploma holder and was working at a private…
Prez Murmu, PM Modi condole
June 5, 2025New Delhi: President of India Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and several other dignitaries have condoled the death of 11 people, who lost their lives in the stampede at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday. “The loss of lives in the tragic happening at a stadium…















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