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Cultural Folk Heritage Kengeri: Folk singer from Akashvani and Doordarshan, Bevoor Ramayya, said that folk music and art reflect our culture and traditions while teaching us the essence of our way of life. He was speaking after inaugurating the IQAC Arpith Mahotsav 2025
Farmers said August rains and cloudy weather damaged Chitradurga onion crops, urging Karnataka government to release compensation like Andhra Pradesh’s relief model Chitradurga Farmers staged a protest in Chitradurga demanding the immediate release of crop insurance compens
Vigilant villagers spotted tankers dumping contaminated water in open fields, recorded videos, confronted drivers, and demanded explanations about the source and purpose of the chemical-laden discharge Chitradurga An alarming environmental violation has surfaced near Kunchi
Residents raise concerns over road dust, poor power supply, and waterlogging Shidlaghatta MLA B.N. Ravikumar visited Shidlaghatta to inspect the site of the recent robbery and later reviewed ongoing civic issues in nearby areas. During his visit, he assessed the condition o
Mysuru Karnataka State Child Rights Commission Chairman Shashidhar Kosumbe has strongly criticized the poor condition of the Malnourished Children Recovery Centre (MRC) at Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru, calling it a shameful reflection of official negligence. During an insp
Mysuru Heat waves and rising global temperatures are expected to cause more health problems in the coming years, warned Dr. Jon Samseth, President of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE), Netherlands. Speaking at the International Conference on He
Under the revised system, students will complete 12 short tests and 48 projects yearly, with averages determining internal marks for overall scores Bengaluru Education experts have hailed the Karnataka government’s recent decision to consider internal assessment marks while
Businessman donates silver chariot worth ₹2 crore Subrahmanya A magnificent silver chariot worth ₹2 crore, donated by the family of Kurunji Dr. Renuka Prasad from Sulya, has reached the Kukke Sri Subrahmanya Temple. The grand chariot, about 18 feet long and crowned with a g
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forestshas ordered her transfer to Sri Krishna Mutt, which is being challenged by Hirekal Math that has cared for Subhadra for 26 years. Udupi Karnataka High Court has granted a final opportunity to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt to file its objec
Farmers, supported by students, lawyers, and leaders, continue round-the-clock protests, shutting towns like Athani, Hukkeri, Sankeshwar, and Harogeri for three days Belagavi The ongoing protest by sugarcane farmers at Gurlapur Cross in Mudalagi taluk has entered its eighth
Loans up to ₹3 lakh at low interest rates for Gruhalakshmi beneficiaries Bengaluru The Karnataka government will soon establish the Gruhalakshmi Multipurpose Cooperative Society to support beneficiaries of the Gruhalakshmi scheme across the state. The society will be expan
BENGALURU Minister Ramalinga Reddy has clarified that he has never traveled to Delhi seeking a ministerial position and has no intention of doing so in the future. Speaking on the issue of cabinet expansion, the recent Delhi tour of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, an
BENGALURU Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar assured that the issue of extending gratuity benefits to all Anganwadi workers and helpers who have retired since 2011–12 will be resolved soon after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Minister
Agarbathi Industry Growth BENGALURU Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated AIAMA Expo 2025, India’s largest international conference and exhibition dedicated to the agarbathi (incense) industry, organized by the All Ind
Plant processes 600 tonnes daily, aims to handle 500 tonnes of dry waste soon. BENGALURU CH News Around 200 tonnes of sorted dry waste are being sent daily to the Bidadi Waste-to-Energy Plant, said Kari Gowda, Chief Executive Officer of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management L
Committee suggests inflation-linked user charges, broader tax base, and efficient asset monetization. BENGALURUThe Resource Mobilization Committee (RMC) has, in its final report, recommended rationalizing user charges in public services and establishing a mechanism to automati
Dharmasthala case delay explained Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara clarified that the acceptance of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the Dharmasthala case has been postponed due to technical reasons. “The report submission has been delayed for a few days as cert
State records ₹14,395 crore in September collections amid consumer push for billing Bengaluru Karnataka has emerged as the top-performing state in GST revenue growth during the Dasara festival season, recording a 10 percent rise in September collections. The impressive surg
