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Karnataka CM urges PM Modi to declare Rani Chennamma's Samadhi a national monument
Bengaluru, March 29: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the declaration of Veera Rani Kittur Chennamma's Samadhi in Bailahongala taluk, Belagavi district, as a nationally important monument under The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.
Declare Rani Chennamma's Samadhi as Monument of National Importance: Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi
Bengaluru, March 29: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to declare Kittur Rani Chennamma's Samadhi as a 'Monument of National Importance'.
Harassed by cybercriminals, elderly couple ends life in Karnataka
Belagavi, March 29: In a shocking incident, an elderly couple committed suicide after being harassed and blackmailed by cybercriminals for ransom in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Friday.
US decision to end support for Gavi puts millions of children's lives at risk
Geneva, March 28: The head of leading vaccines group Gavi alliance said Thursday that a cut to Gavi's funding would be "disastrous," potentially resulting in more than 1 million deaths from preventable diseases.
State govt using Police to suppress us: Chairman of Labour Council on Karnataka Bandh
Bengaluru, March 22: Pro-Kannada groups' are holding 12-hour statewide bandh across the state in protest against the alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marath. The Pro-Kannada groups claim they are being stopped by the satet police.
Attacks on RTC drivers in Maha: Bandh evokes mixed response in K'taka; activists slam cops' high-handedness
Bengaluru, March 22: The Karnataka bandh, called on Saturday to condemn the attack on RTC drivers for not speaking Marathi in Belagavi and Maharashtra, evoked a mixed response across the state. Thousands of Kannada activists staged protests at district headquarters, and police detained hundreds of them.
Pro-Kannada organizations call for Karnataka bandh on March 22 over Belagavi incidents
Bengaluru, March 21: Pro-Kannada organizations, led by the Kannada Vatal Party, have called for a Karnataka Bandh on March 22 (Saturday) in protest against recent incidents in Belagavi, including an attack on a KSRTC bus conductor and vandalism of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus in Maharashtra.
Uganda begins malaria vaccine distribution ahead of mass rollout in April
Kampala, March 8: Uganda began distributing more than 2.2 million doses of malaria vaccines, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ahead of a nationwide vaccination campaign set to launch next month to combat the disease and reduce child mortality.
RTC bus staff attack: Kannada organisations call for K'taka bandh on March 22
Bengaluru, Feb 28: Condemning the attacks on RTC bus staff in Maharashtra and Belagavi for not speaking Marathi, Kannada organisations have announced a Karnataka bandh on March 22.
Family to withdraw POCSO case against conductor, appeals for peace in Karnataka, Maharashtra
Bengaluru, Feb 25: As the situation continued to be tense in the border areas of Karnataka and Maharashtra following the attack on the RTC bus conductor in Belagavi for allegedly not responding in Marathi, the family of the minor girl involved in the case on Tuesday announced that they have decided to withdraw the POCSO case.
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike leaders hold protest over tensions between Kannada, Marathi groups in Belagavi
Belagavi, February 25: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike leaders and workers held protest on Tuesday over ongoing tensions between pro-Kannada and Pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi.
Karnataka: 6 Mahakumbh devotees from Belagavi died in road accident, 2 injured
Belagavi, February 24: Six people who were travelling to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh from Gokak, Belagavi district, died in a road accident on Monday in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, according to information given by Belagavi Police.
Asked transport department secretary to speak to Maha counterpart: K'taka Minister on bus row
Bengaluru, Feb 24: Reacting to incidents where KSRTC buses were targeted in Maharashtra, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said on Monday that he has instructed the department secretary to speak to his counterpart regarding the issue.
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy visits Belagavi hospital, enquires about health of assaulted conductor
Belagavi, February 24: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy visited Belagavi BIMS Hospital and enquired about the health of Mahadevappa Hukkeri, the bus conductor who was assaulted following a dispute over language in Belagavi.
Language row sparks tension in K'taka border district as RTC conductor attacked
Bengaluru, Feb 22: Tension prevailed in the border district of Belagavi on Saturday following the assault on an RTC bus conductor by a group of people for asking them to speak in Kannada.
Karnataka: War Wounded Foundation hosts rally for disabled soldiers in Belagavi
Bengaluru, February 19: The War Wounded Foundation organised a rally for disabled soldiers at MARATHA LIRC in Belagavi on February 17-18, 2025.
'The Accountant 2' trailer: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal are back to solve new murder mystery
Washington, February 13: Fans of 'The Accountant' have something exciting to look forward to as the trailer for 'The Accountant 2', starring Ben Affleck, is finally out, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Copa Del Rey QF vs Valencia 'will be very different' than 7-1 win, says head coach Flick
Barcelona, Feb 5: FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed it will be a very different game, speaking on Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter final, against Valencia than their 7-1 routing of their opponents.
MI Junior: Shardashram Vidyamandir come out trumps to continue winning run
Mumbai, February 4: Shardashram Vidyamandir (Dadar) dominated proceedings as they bossed Chatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School, winning by a margin of 364 runs in a league match of the MI Junior Interschool Cricket Tournament in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls
Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
Gavi signs contract extension with Barcelona till 2030
Barcelona, Jan 31: FC Barcelona and Pablo Paez Gavira, "Gavi", have reached an agreement regarding a new contract, and he is set to remain at the Club until June 2030. The Blaugrana midfielder signed his new contract on Friday alongside club president Joan Laporta, first vice-president Rafa Yuste, and the Club's director of football, Anderson Luis de Souza “Deco”.
Bodies of Belagavi devotees who died in Maha Kumbh stampede arrive in Delhi, to reach Belagavi this evening
Belagavi, January 30: The bodies of four devotees from Karnataka's Belagavi, who lost their lives in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, arrived at Delhi Airport around 12 PM on Thursday, according to Belagavi District Commissioner Mohammad Roshan.
Karnataka: 4 Belagavi devotees die in Maha Kumbh Mela stampede
Belagavi, January 29: At least four devotees from Belagavi lost their lives in a stampede during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, confirmed Karnataka police on Wednesday.
Gavi says malaria case numbers fall in 17 African countries amid vaccine rollout
Nairobi, Jan 24: The delivery of 12 million malaria vaccine doses in 17 African countries since 2023 has contributed to a significant drop in caseload and fatalities among high-risk demographics including children, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance.
Profiteering landlords gouge LA fire survivors
Los Angeles, Jan 24: Recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area destroyed over 10,000 structures, many of them homes. Tens of thousands have been displaced, and the search for housing is becoming increasingly brutal.
Gandhi's India is self-reliant, united, secular and harmonious: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Belagavi, January 21: Hailing Mahatma Gandhi as the soul of India, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Mahatma gave the message of peace and coexistence to the world.
Kharge unveils Mahatma Gandhi statue in Belagavi, says protection of Constitution our responsibility
Belagavi, Jan 21 : Congress national President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday, unveiled a 25-ft statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the premises of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Karnataka's Belagavi.
Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge reach Belagavi to attend 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim' rally
Belagavi, January 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday morning received Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Belagavi Airport. They left their residences in Delhi early morning to join the program commemorating 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi becoming the Congress president.
Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge leave for Belagavi to attend 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim' rally
New Delhi, January 21: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday left to attend a public rally 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan', which is being held in Karnataka's Belagavi.
Next few days critical as weather emerges key factor in containing LA wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 16: It has been over a week since the massive wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, fueled by hurricane-strength Santa Ana winds, causing some of the most catastrophic fire scenes California has ever witnessed.
Barca, Atletico Madrid cruise into Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Madrid, Jan 16: FC Barcelona assured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with a thumping 5-1 win at home to Real Betis.
California winds intensify, raising wildfire risks in Los Angeles
California, January 15: Winds are forecast to strengthen across Southern California on Wednesday, exacerbating the already perilous wildfire conditions in Los Angeles. The National Weather Service warned that the gusts, which are expected to peak between 3 am and 3 pm local time, could worsen ongoing fires that have claimed at least 25 lives and left 24 others missing, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning
Los Angeles, Jan 15: Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday.
Karnataka Minister Hebbalkar meets with accident, sustains minor injuries
Belagavi, January 14: Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Tuesday morning met with an accident after her car hit a tree in Belagavi district of the state, Mrunal Hebbalkar, son of the minister said on Tuesday. She and Congress MLC Channaraj Hattiholi Basavaraj escaped a major accident while sustaining minor injuries.
Los Angeles wildfires: 25 dead, 92,000 people under evacuation
Los Angeles, Jan 14: About 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and 25 dead due to the Los Angeles wildfires in the western US, and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters.
Los Angeles Mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 13: As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Increasing winds pose new risks for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 13: As firefighters continue to battle devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, potentially further complicating rescue efforts.
How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California?
Los Angeles, Jan 13: The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Accuweather. The rising risk of wildfires and related costs are adding to a crisis in California's insurance market.
Kim Kardashian demands pay raise for firefighters amid ongoing wildfires in California
Los Angeles, January 13: Amid the ongoing wildfires in California, reality TV star Kim Kardashian expressed her gratitude to firefighters who have risked their lives to save people from the deadly disaster. She even demanded a pay raise for them.
Kim Kardashian has called for incarcerated firefighters to be paid more
Los Angeles, Jan 13: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has called for incarcerated firefighters to be paid more as those helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires receive just $1 an hour.