Holes in encounter story Venkatesh (56), ASI at Malur police station in Tirthahalli taluk, has been killed by Naxals in what looks like an encounter at Elluhaklubailu, near Agumbe.
HC recalls NBW issued to Chief Secy The Karnataka High Court recalled its recent order issuing a non-bailable warrant (NBW) to State Chief Secretary P B Mahishi, following an application by the State government on Wednesday.
HC deadline for derecognised schools ends The deadline granted by Karnataka High Court to the derecongised schools for undertaking to use Kannada or mother tongue medium for 2007-08 first standard admissions in lieu of an interim order for continuing their recognition, ended on Wednesday.
Turmeric case
Powder different from root A Division Bench headed by Justice V Gopala Gowda opined that Turmeric Powder and Turmeric Roots were two different commodities for the purpose of sales tax, while allowing a tax revision petition by a small scale industry of Mysore district.
Sight to behold...The copious waters of the Cauvery take a majestic dive at the Gaganachukki Falls in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district. DH photo by Vishwanath Suvarna
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