Karnataka schools, PU colleges to remain closed till December end, confirms Yediyurappa

'Dictatorial attitude, arbitrary': Siddaramaiah on suspension of Congress MLA

While speaking to media in Bengaluru on March 04, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Karnataka Legislative Assembly and former Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah condemned suspension of Congress MLA BK Sangamesh in Karnataka Assembly. Siddaramaiah said, "It is totally illegal, undemocratic, arbitrary, dictatorial attitude."

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Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP saying the party has failed to govern the municipal corporations in Delhi. Karnataka Minister resigns on moral grounds after tape scandal. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP and RSS. In a statement made by Bharat Biotech, the biotechnology company claims that the Covaxin is 81 percent effective in preventing Covid and can work against the UK variant of the virus. TMC meets Election Commission over PM's photo on vaccine documents #PMModi #ArvindKejriwal #KarnatakaMinisterSexTape

High-level committee to mull over reservation demands by communities: Karnataka HM

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on demands for reservations by several communities said a 3-member high-level committee will be formed to look into the matter. "We've appointed a high-level committee to look into all reports, demands for reservation by communities, increase in 50% constitutional provision, Supreme Court judgements and legal framework -how to go ahead with demands and give social justice to the people," said Karnataka Home Minister. Basavaraj Bommai added, "So a 3-member high level committee has been appointed. It will be headed by a retired High Court judge who will be its Chairman. There will be one administrator and one person who will be well versed in social science."

Ramesh Jarkiholi resigns after pressure from the BJP, claims 'innocence'| Oneindia News

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi submitted his resignation to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following allegations of harassment against him. Karnataka Water Resources minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has been embroiled in a controversy after a CD allegedly showing him in a compromising position with a woman emerged on Tuesday. The CD was released to the media by social activist Dinesh Kalahalli, who alleged that the woman in the video clips was enticed by the minister with a government job offer at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited. Earlier in the day, Jarkiholi had appeared adamant over not quitting, saying that it is a conspiracy as it is a fake video. #RameshJarkiholiResigns #RameshJarkiholi #KarnatakaMinister

Karnataka: 6 killed while trying to dispose of explosives in Chikkaballapur

Six people were killed when the gelatin sticks they were trying to dispose of exploded accidentally at a stone quarry site in a village here early on Tuesday, police said. The incident comes close on the heels of a similar blast at a quarry site in Yediyurappa's hometown of Shivamogga on January 22, which left six dead. Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar, who represents the Chikkaballapur constituency visited the spot and said the bodies of the victims were badly mutilated and scattered all over the place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences to the families of the victims of the blast. Watch the full video for more details.

6 dead, 1 injured in quarry blast in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

Around 6 people died and one injured in a quarry blast in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district. The incident took place in Hirenagavalli Village of Chikkaballapur last night. Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister and District in-charge of Chikkaballapura, Dr K Sudhakar visited the spot and conducted a thorough probe on February 23. Dr K Sudhakar, Chikkaballapura Dist in-charge, who visited the spot said, "Shocked by the incident. These are illegally held explosives. Strict action will be taken." Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai also visited the quarry blast site at Hirenagavalli Village. A team of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also investigated the blast site today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted and paid his sincere condolences, "Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at Chikkaballapur in Karnataka. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying that the injured recover quickly." Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said, "The death of 6 people near Hirenagavalli village, Chikkaballapur, due to a gelatin blast is shocking. District in-charge minister and senior officials instructed to conduct a thorough probe and take stern action against the culprits." Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani said, "Six people killed, one injured in quarry blast at Chikkaballapur. The incident happened due to large amounts of explosives. Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai has visited the spot of the incident."

Is England’s Covid Infection Rate On The Rise?

The rate of decline in Covid-19 infections in England has slowed, figures suggest. Experts urged people to stick to lockdown rules to give the vaccination programme "the best chance of working". One in every 213 people is still testing positive for Covid-19, the Imperial College London React1 study found. It comes as the UK’s regulator, MHRA, said coronavirus jabs modified to deal with variants will be fast-tracked without compromising on safety or effectiveness. Report by Avagninag. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn