Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court yesterday quashed a State Government order dated May 14, 2025, which directed the closure of all Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating within government hospital premises. Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the Dharwad Bench allowed a batch of petitions filed by Rakesh Mahalingappa and others, stating orally, “We will not allow one wing…
Land conversion process to be made easy: Revenue Minister
December 11, 2025Belagavi: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said, the draft to bring in amendments to Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, was made in October last and the ordinance will be announced within a month before going ahead with its implementation. The amended Section will simplify land conversion process, particularly converting agricultural land…
Cabinet to decide on future of cricket at Chinnaswamy Stadium today
December 11, 2025Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the future of cricket at Bengaluru’s historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will be decided after discussing the matter in the cabinet meeting to be held this evening. The meeting will also decide whether Bengaluru will host the IPL matches to be held next year. Speaking to media persons…
Four arrested in Madikeri for derogatory video on PM Modi
December 11, 2025Kodagu BJP stages protest demanding strict Police action against accused Madikeri: Four individuals have been arrested by the Madikeri Town Police for recording and circulating a video containing derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The accused have been identified as M.E. Fahad of Ranipet, M.H. Basheel of Thyagaraja Colony and M.A. Sameer. Another accused,…
BJP strongly opposes Hate Speech Bill: Spokesperson
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the tabling of the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, the opposition BJP alleged that the Bill is a political one and aimed at curbing the BJP, RSS and other Hindu organisations. Addressing a press meet at BJP office in Chamarajapuram here this morning, State BJP Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh …
MUDA 50:50 site allotment scam: Lokayukta Police get former Commissioner’s custody
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar has been remanded to the custody of the Lokayukta Police for further investigation, following an order from the Court. The Mysuru Lokayukta Police had moved an application before the Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru, seeking his custody to conduct a deeper probe…
Young trader falls for high returns, loses Rs. 40.71 lakh
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A 28-year-old trader from the city has been cheated of Rs. 40.71 lakh after falling for the lure of high returns through online gaming. The trader, a resident of Ashoka Road, had visited his native place in Rajasthan a few months ago, where he noticed some friends playing online games. When he enquired, they…
Illegal transportation of Anna Bhagya rice: One arrested; 53 quintals rice, goods vehicle seized
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: In a joint operation, the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department officials along with Narasimharaja (NR) Police, have seized Anna Bhagya scheme rice, which was being transported to black market in a goods vehicle. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested. The accused has been identified as Atiq. In all 110 rice…
Alok Kumar elevated to DGP Rank, to head Prisons
December 11, 2025Benglauru: Senior IPS Officer Alok Kumar was elevated as Director General of Police (DGP) yesterday following the quashing of a departmental inquiry ordered against him by the State Government in connection with the 2019 phone-tapping case by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The order issued by State Government read, “Alok Kumar, IPS (KN:1994) Additional Director…
Pourakarmikas urge MCC Commr. to fulfil their pending demands
December 11, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif held a grievances meeting with Pourakarmikas at Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Hall in MCC Main Office here yesterday. During the meeting, the Pourakarmika leaders demanded fulfilment of their demands, which have been pending for long. “At present there are nearly 2,000 Pourakarmikas serving in MCC, including 231…















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