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Overhydration: Drink water, but not in excess, doctors warn

DRINK plenty of water! This advice is often considered a golden rule for good health, but doctors caution that overhydration can be dangerous and deadly.

Man fakes as IPS officer during Pawan's tour, held

The police on Saturday arrested a 41-year-old man for impersonating as an IPS officer during Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Konidela Pawan Kalyan's recent visit to Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Ramadoss clashes with son over PMK post for grandson

A public spat broke out between PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday over the appointment of Parasuraman Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss, as the party's new youth wing president.

Madras HC orders all-woman SIT probe into university sexual assault

Tells Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to survivor

A Year Of Political Upheavals

It was a politically charged year marked by scams and scandals allegedly involving politicians, and elections that saw oscillating fortunes for parties and their top leaders.

Vajpayee, a sarva sparshi who touched everyone's hearts, says Balbir Punj

IN 2001, during a flight journey, the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee insisted on sharing a task that few would expect from a leader of his stature.

Let CBI Probe All Old Cases Against Munirathna, Says DK Suresh

FORMER Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh here on Saturday said BJP should take the initiative to hand over all cases related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna to CBI.

2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

Koppal greens oppose N-plant near bear sanctuary, monolithic site

KOPPAL farmers, social activists, ecologists and history lovers have opposed a survey to set up a nuclear power plant near Arasinakeri Bear Sanctuary and Hirebenkala Megalithic sites.

Priyank should be removed as min, arrested

Police take action against accused only after intense protests by BJP workers

Let there be probe, no way involved in contractor's suicide, says Priyank

KARNATAKA RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge here on Saturday said he is no way responsible for Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala's suicide and requested Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar to initiate a probe into the case for the truth to come out.

Sharana Sahitya Sammelana in city from January 18

PRESIDENT of the Akhila Bharath Sharana Sahitya Parishat Dr C Somashekhar recently said that the 13 state convention of the Sharana Sahitya Parishat is being held on January 18 and 19 at Anubhava Mantapa of the Murugha Mutt in the city.

Prepare to publish final voters' list for Shivamogga: Observer

ELECTION observer for the district K V Trilok Chandra has directed officials to prepare for the release of the final voter list under the Special Summary Revision of 2025.

Muslim Forum Demands Shah's Resignation Over Remarks on Ambedkar

SEVERELY criticising the alleged anti-constitutional statements of Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament, the member of the Davanagere Muslim Forum on Saturday staged a protest in the city.

KSRTC employees plan indefinite strike over pay hike from Dec 31

STATE vice-president of Karnataka State Road Transport corporation Labour Organizations Joint action committee, M Mahadev said KSRTC employees and staff to go on indefinite strike from December 31.

Koracha, Korama communities to stage protest in city tomorrow

HONORARY president of Shivamogga District Korachara Mahasangha K N Prabhu said the Mahasangha will hold a protest against the statement to keep away the Koracha and Korama from the list of the Scheduled Caste Wanderers (Alemari), by leader of the opposition in legislative council Cheluvadi Narayanaswamy in the city on December 30.

Kalasavalli-Siganduru bridge will be open to public in four months: MP

The bridge will become lifeline for people living in and around Sharavathi backwaters

Panel member: Protecting children's rights is everyone's responsibility

THE Karnataka State Children Rights Commission member, S Manju, said protection of rights of children has been the responsibility of all, and everyone should cooperate in imparting education to each child and for their overall development.

Sharanas still serve as a guiding light for meaningful life, says Veeresh

UNDERLINING the relevance of Vachana literature even many centuries after their composition, district president of the Sharana Sahitya Parishat K M Veeresh on Saturday said that Vachanas that were written based on the real-life experiences of the Sharanas are still serving as a guiding light for a meaningful life.

Renovation of Raja Kaluve route will be taken up soon: DC

DEPUTY commissioner T Venkatesh recently inspected the Rajakaluve route in Challakere taluk and assured of submitting a report to the state government for repair work at a cost of ₹2.5 crore.

Regional Language Should Be Top Priority, Says MLA

Though India is a multi-linguistic country, there is unity in diversity and all states are offshoots of Indian culture.

When Scams, Dastardly Crimes Shook State

Explosion at Rameshwaram Restaurant: Peace in the bustling Brookfield area of Bangalore's Whitefield was shattered when a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the afternoon of March 1 in Rameshwaram Cafe, driving customers helter-skelter.

State Grabbed Attention For All Wrong Reasons

2024 was one of the busiest years for law enforcing agencies with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Whitefield, sensational Renukaswamy murder allegedly involving actor Darshan and alleged sexual exploitation and kidnapping by former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna and his two sons Prajwal and Suraj.

C'magaluru people remember Dr Singh's contributions

FORMER Prime Minister was remembered by the people of Coffee Land, Chikkamagaluru.

Resorts, home stays witness surge in pre-bookings for New Year eve

Resorts are hosting New Year events including live music, entertainment programmes with food

Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall

PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.

Rape, Honey Trap Case: 2k-Page Chargesheet Against Munirathna

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday submitted a 2,481-page chargesheet in the rape and honey trap case registered against Rajarajeshwari Nagar BJP MLA Munirathna to the special court here.

Kolar farmer distributes bananas free as prices crash

A farmer, who had cultivated banana on three acres of land, harvested the crop on Saturday and distributed it to people free of cost owing to the fall in prices of the produce.

MARKET MECHANISM DEBATE: ARTICLE 6 KEY TO EMISSIONS REDUCTION

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded amid widespread disappointment and criticism.

MARKET MECHANISM DEBATE: 6 KEY TO EMISSIONS REDUCTION

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded amid widespread disappointment and criticism.