Karnataka News

Why celebrate Tipu Jayanti?

2018-11-08 With November 10 just around the corner, the controversy surrounding the Tipu Jayanti celebrations is back in focus.

Upendra Talks Politics

2018-09-18

Nirmala Sitharaman in Kodagu

2018-10-13 Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Kodagu in the wake of the floods and landslides that have hit the region.

Heavy Rains in Kodagu

2018-10-13 Villagers from Mukkodlu, Somwarpet are leaving their villages fearing a quickly deteriorating situation  

Cauvery Floods Koppa

2018-10-13 At Koppa, Mysuru, 50 houses, 30 commercial establishments and over 200 acres of farmlands have been inundated by the Cauvery. The waters have reached up to 1 km from the river bank flooding several parts of the town. 

Lost at Sea for 6 Hours

2018-08-17 A Tamil Nadu Fisherman swam for nearly 6 hours in the sea, before being rescued.  Read more: Fisherman rescued by NMPT after 6 hours at sea

Dead aquatic life floats on Lakshmisagar Lake

2018-07-27 Locals allege that untreated water from Bengaluru was pumped into Kolar's Lakshmisagar Lake and they say that it is killing aquatic life. Read the full report: https://www.deccanherald.com/state/aquatic-life-kolar-lake-perish-683637.html

#BattlegroundKarnataka: On Governor's Role

2018-05-18 Does Governor's role no longer function in the spirit of the constitution? Is there a need for it to be clearly defined and codified? Former Additional Advocate General of Karnataka Aditya Sondhi speaks to us on the role of the Governor in case of a fractured mandate. #KarnatakaVerdict #KarnatakaElections #YeddyatSC #YeddyFloorTest

#BattlegroundKarnataka: SC Orders Floor Test

2018-05-18 In the wake of Supreme Court's order to conduct #floortest on Saturday, former Additional Advocate General Aditya Sondhi speaks to Deccan Herald about the anti-defection law, summary of the judgement and likely outcomes of the floor test. 

#BattlegroundKarnataka: Countdown to government formation

2018-05-18 JD(S) Leader HD Kumaraswamy alleged that BJP leaders offered its MLAs 100 crore and a cabinet post each. When asked how many JD(S) MLAs have been approached (by the BJP), H D Kumaraswamy said, 'many of them'.

Battleground Karnataka: The final roundup

2018-05-16 Concession by the CM, kingmaker to king, last minute pledges of allegiance, emergent scenarios - join the full panel for our roundup discussion of yet another election cycle of twists and surprises.  #CMYaaru #WinnerYaaru #KarnatakaVerdict On the panel: Arun BS, Nagaraj, D Umapathy, Bharath Joshi, and Nikhil Kanekal

Battleground Karnataka: Ground Reality

2018-05-16 Our reporters Bharath Joshi - Principal Correspondent in Bangalore, D Umapathy - Political Correspondent from New Delhi, and Nikhil Kanekal - Special Correspondent - discuss Karnataka Elections 2018 and why voters voted the way they did.  #CMYaaru? #WinnerYaaru? The king's throne is still up for grabs, maybe waiting for the kingmaker himself.

DH editors' take on Karnataka Election Results

2018-05-15 Our Editors' Take: An analytical look at Karnataka Verdict. #CMYaaru? #WinnerYaaru? Still anyone's guess.  Featuring B S Arun - Associate Editor, Deccan Herald and N Mahamed Ismail - Digital Editor, Prajavani.  Anchored by Nikhil Kanekal - Special Correspondent, Deccan Herald. 

Karnataka Elections 2018: Hung assembly - a primer

2018-05-15 As the Karnataka assembly election results head towards uncertainty, here is an introduction to a hung assembly.

From Boardrooms to Ballot

2018-04-27 This Karnataka Assembly Election is set to witness many candidates who are leaving behind their corporate lifestyle to contest in the polls.  To read the full article:   https://www.deccanherald.com/state/journey-boardroom-ballot-666127.html

Crafting a weed into a wonder

2018-04-24 The initiative to make craft items and furniture from Lantana  camara, one of the world's most invasive weeds, has helped improve the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities in the areas of MM Hills and Bandipur. Lantana was introduced as an ornamental plant in India by the British in 1807. As per estimates, over 60% of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is covered with Lantana, which is seriously affecting the biodiversity. The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) envisioned the utility of Lantana and facilitated the training of Soliga people of MM Hills in Chamarajanagar district.

Audio of KPCC VP discussing Rohini Sindhuri's transfer goes viral

2018-04-10 Audio of KPCC VP B Shivaram and Chelur taluk Samajwadi Party Morcha leader Kumar discussing Hassan Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri's transfer goes viral

Jignesh Mevani speaks at the Gauri Day event organised by Gauri Memorial Trust on her birthday

2018-04-10 "I am coming to Karnataka in April to campaign for three weeks to make sure that the 30% of Dalits votes won't go to the BJP", Mewani said during his speech at Gauri Day programme. 

Karnataka Lokayukta stabbed, attacker arrested

2018-04-08 Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Vishwanatha Shetty was stabbed in his office. The assailant has been arrested. He allegedly stabbed Shetty at least three times before being restrained.

Indiranagar residents protest upcoming bar, allege violations

2018-04-10