Hassan district
- Bangalore
Farmers protest after Muslims boycott cow slaughter in Karnataka’s Hassan
Hassan: Tensions prevailed in Karnataka’s Hassan district after anxious dairy farmers threatened to escalate their protests following a decline in business triggered by Muslims’ collective effort to boycott cow slaughter. On Tuesday…
- Bangalore
Muslims in Hangal, Hassan decide against cow slaughter during Bakrid
Hassan: In a significant gesture aimed at promoting communal harmony, Muslim communities in Karnataka’s Hangal and Hassan regions have decided not to slaughter cows, bulls, buffaloes or oxen during this year’s Bakrid…
- Bangalore
Karnataka police launch ‘Pink Box’ in schools to help girls report abuse
Hassan: The Hassan district police have launched a unique initiative aimed at helping girl students from rural and vulnerable communities safely report cases of sexual harassment, threats and child marriage pressure. South…
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Lord Ganesha idol ‘desecrated’ at temple in Karnataka’s Hassan district
Hassan: A Lord Ganesha idol at a temple in Belur town here was allegedly desecrated with a pair of footwear placed on it, leading to outrage among locals, police sources said on…
- Bangalore
26-yr-old Karnataka IPS officer dies in accident en route to first posting
Hassan: In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old IPS officer died in a road accident in Hassan district while on his way to take up his first posting died in a road accident,…
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Karnataka: Priest rapes woman in Hassan district, arrested
A priest allegedly raped a 29-year-old woman after she approached him to perform a ritual in Karnataka’s Hassan district. According to local reports, the accused, Dayanad, who claims himself to be a…
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Second case of sodomy registered against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna
Hassan: A second case of sodomy was registered against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna on Tuesday at Holenarasipura police station in Hassan district. The case was registered based on a complaint by a…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: 2 found dead with bullet injuries; murder-suicide suspected
Hassan: Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries in this district headquarters town on Thursday, police said. The police suspected it to be a “case of murder and suicide.” According to…
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Karnataka: Hindu classmates protest against girl wearing ‘hijab’
The hijab controversy has resurfaced at a private college in Hassan district of Karnataka. In response to a Muslim student wearing hijab in the classroom, her Hindu classmates protested by donning saffron…
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Karnataka: BJP MP Pratap Simha’s brother arrested for felling 126 trees
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mysuru MP Pratap Simha’s brother Vikram Simha was arrested by the officials of the Bengaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) on Saturday, December 30 for the alleged chopping of…
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Karnataka: 20 devotees in Hassan touch live wire, stampede ensues
Around 20 devotees suffered injuries after a stampede-like situation prevailed in Hasnamaba temple, Hassan district of Karnataka on Friday. The temple opened briefly during Deepawali. Scores had lined up to seek blessings…
