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Karnataka

HESCOM to refund over one hundred crores

HUBBALLI The Hubli Electricity Supply Company, known as HESCOM, has shared some rare good news for local taxpayers. Officials announced that the company saved a staggering Rs 153.46 crore during the 2024-25 financial year and plans to give that money back to its customers.

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Karnataka

Railway activists honored, demand for new route grows

GADAG Local activists are stepping up their demand for the Gadag-Harapanahalli railway line, calling it a vital link for the future of North Karnataka. During a special ceremony held at the city’s tourist center, the Gadag District Vikas Vedike honored members of the struggle

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Karnataka

Missing strong room locks trigger political controversy

DAVANAGERE Confusion and controversy marked the counting process of the Davanagere South Assembly by-election after officials found the strong room locks missing before vote counting began. Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur emerged victorious in the closely contested elec

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Karnataka

Lokayukta police raid Davanagere Municipal Zone office

DAVANAGERE Anti-corruption officials launched a surprise raid on the Davangere Municipal Corporation’s Zone 1 office. The operation, led by DySP Kalavati and CPI Gurubasavaraj, followed serious complaints that local officials were allegedly extorting excessive money from the p

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Karnataka

Brahmin Sabha demands action over CET incident

KOPPAL Members of the Akhila Karnataka Brahmin Mahasabha district unit submitted a memorandum to District Collector Dr. Suresh Itnal, demanding action against officials accused of cutting students’ sacred threads during CET examinations. The organisation urged authorities t

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Karnataka

Double ration distribution begins across Gadag district

GADAG The Gadag district administration has announced the distribution of ration food grains for both May and June 2026 under the Central National Food Security Act (NFSA) category through 366 Fair Price Shops across the district. According to officials, Antyodaya ration ca

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Karnataka

Yelaburga Panchayat invites applications for welfare schemes

KOPPAL The Yelaburga Town Panchayat has invited applications from eligible beneficiaries for individual welfare schemes under the SFC 7.25 percent and 5 percent grants for the year 2026-27. The schemes aim to support poor students and specially abled people in the town. Und

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Karnataka

Lokayukta meeting invites public grievance complaints

GADAG The Karnataka Lokayukta Police of Gadag district will hold a public grievances meeting on May 13 at the Municipal Office in Lakshmeshwar from 10.30 am to 1 pm. The programme aims to hear complaints from citizens regarding delays, negligence, and misuse of power in govern

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Karnataka

Belagavi police deport eighteen rowdy sheeters

Belagavi Gang Crackdown BELAGAVI In a major crackdown on organized crime, eighteen rowdy sheeters have been deported from Belagavi district to restore public order. District Superintendent of Police K. Ramarajan issued a stern warning, stating that only “good boys” who foll

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Karnataka

Local artists invited to design Lakkundi logo

The Lakkundi Heritage Area Development Authority invites artists to design a logo capturing the ancient village's rich cultural history. GADAG The historic village of Lakkundi is searching for a brand-new visual identity. In an exciting move to celebrate its deep roots, the

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Karnataka

Bizarre road work sparks outrage in Karwar

Karwar residents are outraged after contractors asphalted a perfect concrete road, then destroyed the surface while scraping it off, sparking allegations of massive fund misuse KARWAR At a time when road projects across the state are stalled due to a lack of funds and bitum

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Karnataka

Crackdown on illegal lending after brutal murder

Police launch a massive crackdown in Uttara Kannada to eradicate predatory "meter interest" rackets following Jameer Ahmed’s murder. KARWAR Following the brutal murder of Jameer Ahmed Dargawale, a notorious figure in the "meter interest" racket, police have launched a massi

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Karnataka

Arabic summer camp ends with certificate ceremony

KOPPAL A month-long summer training camp on Arabic education concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony at the Sardar Galli Medina Mosque premises in Koppal. Around 60 boys and girls participated in the programme held to teach basic Arabic and Quran recitation skills.

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Karnataka

Diploma admissions open for handloom course

GADAG Applications have been invited from eligible candidates for admission to the three-year Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology (DHTT) course for the academic year 2026-27. A total of 39 seats are available for both male and female students. Selected students will

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Karnataka

Negi orders urgent action for drinking water

KOPPAL Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Varnit Negi directed officials to treat drinking water supply as the district’s top priority during a District Water and Sanitation Mission meeting on Thursday. He ordered speedy completion of ongoing water projects and insisted t

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Karnataka

Free ration card applications open in Dechigiri Karnataka

DECHIGIRI Applications have been invited for free ration cards at the Bank of Baroda Rural Self-Employment Centre in Dechigiri from December 18 to 29. The service is free of cost and open to eligible residents holding Jigalaya Rural ration cards. Applicants must be between 18

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India

Man attempts to kill girlfriend by slitting throat, held

Pune A shocking incident has come to light from Pune’s Chandannagar area, where a young man allegedly attempted to murder his girlfriend by slitting her throat with a sharp-edged weapon following a dispute over their relationship. The critically injured woman has been battling

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India

Delhi HC protects Aman Gupta personality rights

Commercial exploitation New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Thursday stated that it would pass an interim order to protect the personality and publicity rights of entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta in a case concerning the alleged unauthorised commercial use o

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