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Karnataka

Handloom workers asked to register for schemes

Chitradurga Handloom weavers in Chitradurga district have been asked to enroll under insurance schemes for financial support. Under the Nekara Samman Yojana for 2025-26 weavers must register in Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bhima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bhima Yojana.

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Karnataka

Mobile medical camp benefits 84 in Kodagu

Madikeri A mobile medical camp was organised in remote areas of Kodagu district, providing healthcare services to underserved residents across Maldare, Guhya, and Nalvathu Acre regions. The initiative was conducted by Transforming Tomorrow Foundation (TTF India) in collabor

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Karnataka

Hard work defines true achievement says Leader

Gadag District President of Gadag Savita Samaj Krishna Hadapada said that real success comes from hard work and honest effort, not from credit given by others in society. Speaking to the press, he said many people wrongly claim credit for others’ achievements, which creates

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Karnataka

Gadag district reviews disease control meeting

Gadag District surveillance committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of the District Collector. Officials reviewed dengue, chikungunya, malaria, leptospirosis, rabies, snake bite cases, and KFD prevention efforts in detail. From January to March 2026, the district rep

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Karnataka

Hubballi Airport launches new city bus link

Hubballi  A new experimental city transport bus service from Hubballi Airport to Hubballi Railway Station has been started for improving passenger convenience and better connectivity. The service was launched in response to public demand from commuters and aimed at making trav

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Karnataka

Bevinala village raises malaria awareness campaign drive

Fever Safety Alert Koppal District administration and health department officials conducted a public awareness programme on World Malaria Awareness Day near Kenchamma Devi Temple in Bevinala village. The event aimed to educate people about malaria prevention and promote cle

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Karnataka

Koppal acts to avert water crisis urgently

Officials directed to respond to complaints, monitor water sources, clean tanks, maintain records, and ensure cattle water supply Koppal As summer has begun, officials in Koppal have been asked to take strong steps to prevent drinking water shortages in both rural and urban

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Karnataka

Officials urged to act as rights protectors

In Uttara Kannada, cases reviewed with reports; many to close soon. Issues discussed include hostels, doctors, jail renovation, ensuring equal opportunity and swift complaint resolution Karwar Every person has the right to live with dignity and happiness, said State Human R

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Karnataka

Kaup MLA distributes sewing machines for self-employment

State government programme promotes skill-based employment, reduces traditional job dependency, provides tools for self-reliance and financial stability enhanced Kaup In an effort to promote self-employment and economic empowerment among backward classes, BJP MLA Gurme Sure

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Karnataka

Three doctors arrested in fetus scandal

Mandya Three private doctors have been arrested in Mandya for illegal fetus sex determination and a murder case linked to it. The arrested doctors are Divya from Chetana Nursing Home, Harshit from Navi Diagnostic Center, and Parish from Kushal Diagnostic Center. Police said th

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Karnataka

Udupi court sentences man in double murder

Udupi The Second Additional District and Sessions Court in Udupi has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a double murder case involving a woman and her son in Brahmavar taluk. The convicted, Harish R. alias Gopal (33) from Bhadravati in Shivamogga district, was also fined

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Karnataka

Missing young woman triggers police search alert

Karwar Smita Manoj Kanakonkara, 22, from Bandarwada in Kansagiri, Karwar taluk, has been reported missing after leaving home on April 28. She locked her house when no one was present and went out using her mobile phone, but did not return. She is described as 5.1 feet tall, w

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Karnataka

Police seek heirs of drowned man

Karwar An unidentified man, around 50 to 55 years old, was found dead on April 27 in Uluvar village of Ankola taluk. He is believed to have drowned in the Gangavali river near a railway bridge. Police are trying to trace his family. The deceased was strong built, wheatish comp

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Business

China blocks Meta’s $2 bn AI deal

Tightened scrutiny Beijing China has reportedly blocked Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move reflects Beijing’s growing scrutiny over cross-border technology deals and signals stricte

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Business

New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

New Delhi New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday described India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, underscoring the scale and potential of the Indian market. Days after the agreement was finalised in New Delhi,

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Business

‘India emerging as anchor of global stability, growth’

New Delhi India is increasingly being viewed as a key force capable of shaping global peace, economic stability and technological progress, global experts said on Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Economist Enterprise ‘Resilient Futures Summit 2026’here, they emph

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Business

Govt boosts tech-drivenskilling with more funding

Mumbai India’s skilling ecosystem is undergoing a major structural transformation, driven by technology-enabled, industry-aligned frameworks, the government said on Wednesday. The Union Budget 2026-27 has further strengthened this shift by focusing on demand-driven training

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