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Haveri (Karnataka), Oct 23 In a tragic turn of events during a bull-taming competition organised on the occasion ... Haveri (Karnataka), Oct 23 In a tragic turn of events during a bull-taming competition organised on the occasion of the Diwali festival, a series of mishaps were reported from Haveri district in Karnataka, leading to the death of three persons. Several others were also seriously injured when a bull charged into a house in Malluru village of Bharath Hingameri, a youth from Tilavalli village in Hanagal taluk of Haveri district, died after being seriously injured when a bull gored him while he had gone to watch the bull festival. Eye witnesses have stated that one of the bulls suddenly rushed towards the crowd and struck Bharath in the chest. He was shifted to Haveri district hospital and succumbed to injuries on Thursday night. Chandrashekara Kodihalli, a retired government employee, was gored by a bull from behind while returning home near Baroda Bank close to Siddappa Circle in Daneshwari Nagar, Haveri. The bull charged him suddenly, threw him to the ground. He sustained severe head injury. Later, he was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Another victim, Ghani Saab, who was sitting in front of his house, was attacked by a decorated bull that barged into his premises during the bull-taming competition. Ghani Saab was gored in the neck and chest. The incident took place in Devihosur village. Haveri Rural Police have registered a case in this regard and are investigating the matter. In another incident, during the bull-taming festival, a bull suddenly ran into a house, leaving several people seriously injured, in Malluru village of Byadagi taluk, Haveri district. As soon as the bull was released into the arena, it suddenly charged into a nearby house. Fortunately, the residents noticed it and rushed out in time, preventing a major tragedy. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Byadagi police station. Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor
Amaravati, Sep 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Friday directed district collectors to launch a month-long awareness campaign on the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms. Addressing a video conference with district collectors at the state secretariat, Vijayanand discussed GST reforms awareness, seasonal conditions, renewable energy projects, and land-related issues. "District collectors should organise a month-long awareness campaign to create widespread understanding among the pu ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, grand celebrations are being organised across the nation to commemorate the ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah stressed the govt's dedication to welfare, equality, and development, highlighting a series of initiatives, including the guarantees aimed at strengthening social justice in Karnataka. Speaking at the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration organised by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday, the CM praised MLA Rai for promoting Basavanna's principles of equality and harmony. He said that the govt's mission is to build a society where caste and r ...Read More >
Haveri: Three people were killed in separate incidents after being gored by bulls during 'Hori Bedarisuva Sparde' (bull-taming) and parading of bulls in Haveri district on Wednesday.The fatalities occurred at three different locations where these events were being held as part of 'Hatti Habba' (Deepavali). Police have identified the victims as Chandrashekhar Kodihalli, 70, of Daneshwar Nagar in Haveri; Ghanisab Bankapur, 75, of Devihosur village in Haveri taluk; and Bharath Hingameri, 24, of Tilavalli in Hangal taluk. Confirming that the event organisers had not taken permission from the autho ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) on Tuesday celebrated a historic milestone in India's journey toward becoming a 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', marking a defining moment for the nation under the leadership of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Marking this major moment in India's fight against Left-Wing Extremism, the entire SPMRF research team, senior research fellows, and staff joined Director Binay Kumar Singh for a special in-house programme at the foundation's office in New Delhi. Also Read | Leander Paes, Indian Tennis Great, Joins BJP ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Friday quashed two hate speech cases registered against former chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Basavaraj Bommai for his speech at a protest rally in November last year that accused the state's Waqf Board of grabbing farm land in the state. Justice SR Krishna Kumar quashed the cases against the Haveri Lok Sabha MP, noting that his comments at the did not constitute the offence of promoting enmity between two groups for which he had been booked under Section 196(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The judge said the allegations ag ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: A bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh on Friday has not only shocked the nation but also claimed several young lives. According to Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha, 17 adults and two minors were charred to death after a passenger bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. As the fire started under the front portion of the ill-fated bus, most of those occupying the front seats could not escape. The sleeper coach bus caught fire near Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool. The accident occurred when a two-wheeler rammed into the bus, and its fuel tank caught fire. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the delay in disbursing financial assistance to flood-hit farmers and citizens. During the weekly cabinet meeting, he directed the Chief Secretary to take immediate corrective measures to ensure that the payments are made on time, sources said. Fadnavis intervened after several ministers, including Girish Mahajan, Gulabrao Patil and Dattamama Bharane, pointed out that despite the release of funds by the government, financial aid had not reached beneficiaries in several dis ...Read More >
The Gujarat government has announced Rs 947 crore relief package for farmers in five districts for crop damage due to heavy rains in August and September. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani on Monday said the decision was taken by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who held meetings even on Diwali to ensure the special package is finalised for farmers. Assistance of Rs 563 crore will be provided as per provisions of SDRF, while Rs 384 crore has been added from the state budget, totalling Rs 947 cro ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The erstwhile East Godavari district has been witnessing a series of mishaps at fireworks manufacturing units, claiming several lives in the last few years. Following the mishap claiming seven lives at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Rayavaram in Konaseema district, the East Godavari district administration on Wednesday issued an order to stop manufacture of fireworks at all the licenced premises with immediate effect. Officials do occasional "inspections" and claim that they are keeping a close watch on them. But, all is not well on this front. In a mishap in October last yea ...Read More >
Puttur: More than eleven individuals fell ill on Friday due to overcrowding at an event attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur taluk stadium, Dakshina Kannada district. The incident transpired during the 'Ashoka Janamana' program, an event organized by Puttur MLA Ashok Rai, in which the Chief Minister was a participant. Eyewitness accounts detail a stampede-like situation, which led to several women and children experiencing medical distress. Immediate medical aid was administered at the scene, and those affected were promptly transported to the taluk hospital for treatment and fur ...Read More >
Puttur: Over 11 people, including women and children, fell ill during the "Ashoka Janmaman-2025" event held at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur, organized under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rai. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The stadium, which was overcrowded beyond its capacity, witnessed a stampede-like situation as participants struggled for space. Several attendees reportedly suffered from oxygen deprivation, leading to their falling ill. Police protocols for the CM's visit did not allow the distribution of water bottles, leaving many attendees, including sm ...Read More >
Unable to repay the loans, the family is believed to have decided to end their lives ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Four family members attempted suicide on Bengaluru outskirts due to financial debt * Asha (55) and daughter Varshitha (34) died at the scene, two others critically injured * Family sent a video citing financial debt as the reason before the incident Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Four members of a family attempted sui ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: For the first time since the formation of the state, political parties cutting across ideologies, including the Congress, its alliance partners CPI and CPM, the opposition BRS and BJP, and several other organisations such as employees' unions, BC organisations, and student outfits like AIOBCA, participated in the 'Telangana Bandh' on Saturday, demanding 42% reservations for BCs. While the early hours saw the shutdown of various commercial establishments, normalcy began to return by the afternoon. The TGRTC, which had suspended services in the morning, resumed operations later in th ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, will host the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday. The event, which is expected to draw nearly one lakh people, will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah at 12.15pm, said Rai, president of the Trust.He said that unlike in previous years, when sarees were distributed to women and bed sheets to men, this year the Trust wil ...Read More >
Bhilwara: In the sun-scorched expanses of Rajasthan, a unique tradition unfolds every year in the Mandal town of Bhilwara. Here, the humble donkey -- often overlooked as a mere beast of burden -- takes center stage at the donkey fair, a vibrant celebration of an animal that has long been the backbone of rural life. This annual event, steeped in culture and commerce, sees people of the potter (Prajapati) community not only trade the 'Vaishakh Nandans' aka donkeys, but also honour them with pride and festivity.The fair, an annual affair, is held a day after Diwali, coinciding with Annakoot and G ...Read More >
Haveri: Four people died in separate incidents during bull-taming rituals associated with the Diwali festival in this district on Thursday, police said. Of the four deaths, a senior police officer said one occurred in Haveri taluk, another in Tilavalli, the third in Devihosur village, and the fourth in Hangal. Two of the deceased have been identified as Chandrashekhar Kodihalli and Ganisab, both aged 70, police said. The bull-taming festival in Karnataka, known as Hori Habba--also called Hatti Habba--is a traditional rural sport in which participants try to grab prizes tied to the decorated b ...Read More >
Heavy rain and flooding in the state over the last few days, mainly in the Marathwada region, has resulted in 14 deaths so far while another 19 people are reported missing. Over this month, 17.8 lakh hectares of crop has been impacted, according to preliminary estimates.After visiting flood-affected areas, CM Devendra Fadnavis said the govt would make norms flexible to provide blanket relief to all those affected. "Govt will extend support not only to farmers but also to households, shopkeepers a ...Read More >
Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that he would take the initiative and arrange for a meeting between Purandar farmers and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to address their issues pertaining to the proposed international airport in Pune district.Pawar met a group of farmers whose land would be acquired for the proposed airport. Amidst opposition from some farmers to the land acquisition process, the veteran politician assured them of his supp ...Read More >
Hyderabad: District education officers (DEOs) and DIET principals were briefed on digital applications being implemented by the school education department. At the programme conducted under the guidance of school education director Dr Naveen Nicholas, officials explained in detail the functioning of the applications such as FLN, UDISE-Plus and the facial recognition system (FRS). Dr Nicholas noted the successfully completing the FRS in government schools. Schools showing the highest rates were honoured at the district, mandal and schools. Probe theft case: Chilkur Balaji priest Hyderabad: Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) on Tuesday celebrated a historic milestone in India's journey toward becoming a 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', marking a defining moment for the nation under the leadership of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Marking this major moment in India's fight against Left-Wing Extremism, the entire SPMRF research team, senior research fellows, and staff joined Director Binay Kumar Singh for a special in-house programme at the foundation's office in New Delhi. The gathering reflected on the PM Modi government's decis ...Read More >
Haveri: Three people were killed in separate incidents after being gored by bulls during 'Hori Bedarisuva Sparde' (bull-taming) and parading of bulls in Haveri district on Wednesday.The fatalities occurred at three different locations where these events were being held as part of 'Hatti Habba' (Deepavali). Police have identified the victims as Chandrashekhar Kodihalli, 70, of Daneshwar Nagar in Haveri; Ghanisab Bankapur, 75, of Devihosur village in Haveri taluk; and Bharath Hingameri, 24, of Tila ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Surat: Two officers of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department were caught by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, allegedly while accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000 at their office in Vapi. One accused is a Class I officer, and the other is a Class II officer. They allegedly demanded the bribe to clear a Rs 29,000 bill of a flowerpot supplier. The ACB team caught Ravishankar Shyamakant Jha, 47, a senior accounts officer (Class I) and Kapil Natvarlal Jain, 35, an assistant account ...Read More >
Puttur (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Urging the people of the state to support the weaken sections of the society, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that to build an equal society, those who have, should give to those who don't. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Ashok Jana-Mana 2025 program organized by Rai Estate Educational and Charitable Trust in Puttur, at the Taluk Stadium. Also Read | Prayagraj Horror: Woman Cuts Off Brother-in-Law's Private Parts After He Breaks Up With Her Sister in Uttar Pradesh, Case Registered. "Ashok is working as a Congress ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor Aasif Khan, known for appearing in popular series "Panchayat" and "Pataal Lok", is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack, a source said. The actor is currently recuperating at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. "He suffered a heart attack. He is in the hospital," a source close to the actor said on Tuesday. Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their love and support. "Over the past few hours I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation. I'm grateful to share that I'm now ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Speaking after the state cabinet meeting, Fadnavis said that the government has already declared and disbursed Rs 2,215 crore for crop damage that occurred in July and August. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday that nearly 60 lakh hectares of land in the state have been impacted in heavy rain over the past week and flooding. A full assessment of the damage is still underway, and a final aid package for farmers will be announced in the next cabinet meeting, with the aim ...Read More >
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], October 20 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated Diwali along with his family at his residence in Panchkula where he prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state and its people. CM Saini also visited a old age home in Panchkula where he celebrated the festival of lights with elderly people. He termed his experience as "heartfelt, inspiring and joyful." In a post on X, he said, "Reaching the old age home located in Sector-15, Panchkula today and celebrating this sacred festival of Deepotsav with the esteemed elders was an extremely he ...Read More >