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Smugglers hide sandalwood worth Rs 1.12 crore under onions to mask scent; held in Bengaluru

October 27, 2025 1:33 pm

A police officer said the gang brought the sandalwood from Andhra Pradesh to sell it to a person in Bengaluru.

Alert security guards nab two sandalwood thieves at National Chemical Laboratory

August 30, 2025 7:55 pm

Police have identified the arrested accused as Babu Lokhande (49) and Sevak Patole (28), both from Daund taluka of Pune district.

Sonal Monteiro and Tharun Sudhir first worked together in the director's Roberrt. The movie starred Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, in the lead role.

Kannada actor Sonal Monteiro, filmmaker Tharun Sudhir to tie the knot soon, shares 'trailer' for their 'greatest love story'

July 22, 2024 6:40 pm

Sonal Monteiro and Tharun Sudhir first worked together in the director's Roberrt. The movie starred Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, in the lead role.

Police said the accused persons barged into CME premises for stealing sandalwood.

Sandalwood theft foiled on CME premises: 1 held, 3 flee

July 21, 2024 9:57 pm

An FIR was lodged at the Bhosari police station on Saturday. As per the press release by Pimpri Chinchwad police, the arrested accused Avinash Shivnath Madhe (20) lives in Akole taluka, Ahmednagar district. The accomplices who fled are identified as Raju Doke, Sushya, and Sachin Gire.

Darshan with wife Vijayalakshmi in Instagram post

Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife Vijayalakshimi tells fans: 'Those attempting to harm will be taken care of...'

June 27, 2024 6:05 pm

Vijayalakshmi appealed for support and good deeds as her husband, Kannada star Darshan, faces murder charges.

Kannada actor Darshan's manager dies amid murder investigation, suicide suspected

June 19, 2024 3:46 pm

Police are probing potential links between Sridhar’s death and the ongoing Renukaswamy murder case.

Dwarakish passed away at 81 (Image: PR Image/Diamond Babu)

Kannada actor Dwarakish passed away at 81, Rajinikanth mourns demise

April 16, 2024 4:17 pm

The Kannada cinema icon passed away at 81 due to age-related ailments.

Kichcha Sudeep thanks fans as he finishes 28 years in cinema: 'Feeling humbled'

January 31, 2024 2:28 pm

Kannada star Sudeep, fondly known as Kichcha, made his debut in Sandalwood in uncredited roles in 1995. Now, he has completed 28 years as an actor.

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4 sandalwood trees stolen from NCL Colony again

December 03, 2023 6:47 am

Sandalwood thieves have been reported at the NCL multiple times in the past. Five sandalwood trees were stolen from NCL in February this year.

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10 years of Lucia: Pawan Kumar reveals budget constraints gave birth to several now-revered aspects of the film, including monochrome sequences

September 12, 2023 6:35 am

With its unconventional story that delved into the inner struggles people face in their daily lives, effective use of parallel narratives, and outstanding craftsmanship, Lucia, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, became a milestone in Kannada cinema.