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Raichur The Karnataka government has appointed Puvitha S., IAS officer of the 2016 batch and Managing Director of KUIDFC, as the new Deputy Commissioner of Raichur district. She replaces Nitish K., a 2015-batch IAS officer, who served in the post since July 2024. During his t
Bidar Bidar experienced a sudden change in weather after a day of intense heat, with rainfall bringing much-needed relief to residents. The district had been reeling under scorching sunshine since morning, causing discomfort due to rising temperatures. By evening, dark clouds
PUTTUR Parents in Puttur are worried after a children's park in Subrahmanya Nagar fell into poor condition due to lack of maintenance. Rusty swings, broken slides, and damaged ladders have made the park unsafe for children who visit every day. Parents say exposed iron rods and
Karkala The cashew processing industry along Karnataka’s coast is facing mounting pressure due to the weakening rupee against the US dollar and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Industry stakeholders say rising import costs and logistical disruptions have significantly impa
Haveri District Collector Dr. Vijayamahantesh Danammanavara has directed health officials to ensure quality healthcare services for people visiting government hospitals. He said patients must receive proper treatment at the local level without unnecessary delay. He was spea
MANDYA District officials have confirmed that there is currently no drinking water shortage in the Mandya Nagar Sabha area, but have urged citizens to use water carefully and avoid wastage during the ongoing summer season. District Collector Dr. Kumar said precautionary mea
MANGALURU Energy Minister K.J. George has directed officials to complete the long-pending 400 KV substation project at Kadandale in Moodbidri taluk by July 15. The announcement was made after a review of ongoing works by KPTCL Managing Director Dr. Ram Prasat Manohar at the
MADIKERI Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre laid the foundation stone for a new suspension bridge at Dubare in Kodagu district, aimed at improving connectivity and tourism in the region. The project, worth about Rs 7.3 crore, will be built across the
MLA said eye camps across Chitradurga with Shankar Eye Hospital provide free treatment ensuring no citizen left untreated Chitradurga MLA KC Virendra Pappi has said that eyes are as important as the heart for human life and everyone must take proper care of their eyesight.
kannada cultural revival PAVAGADA Katta Narasimhamurthy, president of Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishad, said Kannada programs should be encouraged more in border areas where other languages have strong influence. He spoke at the 112th foundation day of Kannada Sahitya Parisha
Maheshwarappa urged publishing illegal school details, ensuring accountability, and protecting students, parents, and teachers through stricter education department oversight and awareness CHITRADURGA District Agricultural Society president N.R. Maheshwarappa has directed t
Minister warned legal action for misuse of authority, stressed transparent counseling-based forest department transfers without external influence CHAMARAJANAGAR Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre has ordered a detailed investigation after allegations surfaced that a zonal fo
Madikeri A special Arrabhashe Border Festival will be held on May 13 at 9 am at the community hall in Kedamullar, Virajpet. The event is organized by cultural and literary groups with the aim of promoting semi-language traditions and local heritage. Chief Minister’s legal advi
Mandya The district administration has announced that millet procurement under the Minimum Support Price scheme for 2025–26 is underway. Purchase centers have been opened across the district to buy millet directly from farmers. Officials said the Karnataka Food and Civil Suppl
Chitradurga The District Yadava (Golla) Sangha has announced that identity cards will be issued to members ahead of the upcoming Sangha election. The election is scheduled for May 17 at the Government Girls High School in Chitradurga city near Rangayyanabagilu. Officials said
Cooling Cruisers NEW DELHI Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took decisive action to protect citizens from a scorching heatwave by flagging off thirteen Mobile Heat Relief Units. These specialized vehicles will roam the streets of the national capital, offering immediate relief
NEW DELHI The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially asked the Chief Justice of India to intervene following a shocking incident at the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao reportedly ordered a young lawyer into 24-hour police custody simply because
NEW DELHI The legal community has warmly welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges. This significant move, approved via the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to tackle the stagge
