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Centralised verification camps replace mandatory home visits despite Election Commission's repeated directives across Karnataka. BENGALURU Karnataka's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls continues to witness widespread deviation from Election Commiss
BENGALURU More than six lakh traffic violation cases have been settled in Bengaluru since the government introduced a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines from June 21. According to official data, 6,06,032 cases were disposed of between June 21 and July 4, with authorities co
BENGALURU The Department of Agriculture has launched the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for the 2026 monsoon season in Bengaluru Urban district. Under the scheme, Gram Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies have been notified as insurance units for major
BENGALURU A total of 316 students received their degrees at the 26th convocation of the International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru (IIIT-B) on Sunday. Delivering the convocation address, Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandh
Hosapete Public dissatisfaction has increased over the Special Voter Intensification (SIR) process being conducted at M.J. Nagar Community Hall in Hosapete city of Vijayanagar district, where many residents have raised concerns about irregularities and possible exclusion of el
RAMANAGARA Bidadi Multipurpose Primary Rural Cooperative Society organised a large free health check-up and surgical camp in Bidadi, highlighting the importance of regular health care and early disease detection. The programme was held as part of Cooperative Week 2026 celebrat
CHAMARAJANAGAR Drought conditions are causing serious concern in Chamarajanagar district as farmers from Mysuru and Chamarajanagar have turned to religious faith in hope of rainfall. Hundreds of farmers undertook a pilgrimage to Male Mahadeshwara Hills and prayed for rain, as
Pavagada Taluk Planning Officer Mahesh said that protecting nature is everyone's duty.He spoke at a social afforestation program held in Sulanayakanahalli village of Pavagada taluk. The program was organized by the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project. He planted
Dr Beldale said voter list campaign aims to correct errors and register eligible new voters through verification BIDAR Bidar South MLA and BJP State Secretary Dr. Shailendra Beldale has appealed to all eligible citizens to actively participate in the Special Voters’ List Re
₹3,800–3,900 crore budget proposed focusing on infrastructure and services, with a digital dashboard for real-time project updates, transparency, implementation, and monitoring across the city Bengaluru Bengaluru East City Corporation, in association with Ward Committees an
Reddy urged farmers not to rely on dam water for sowing, as release depends on reservoir levels improving Shivamogga Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that water in the Bhadra reservoir will be reserved only for drinking purposes, as the current storage situatio
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai personally filled his Special Intensive Revision SIR voter list application at his residence, marking the launch of the voter list revision process in the constituency, with election department officials present to guide him during the form completio
Ramanagara A private bus collided with a container truck on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Vaddaradoddy village in Ramanagara taluk on Sunday. The container overturned after the strong impact, while the front portion of the bus was badly damaged in the accident. Accordin
KALABURAGI Once considered a model irrigation system in Kalaburagi, the Chandrampalli Irrigation Project is now facing severe deterioration, with farmers demanding urgent revival of canals, infrastructure, and water distribution systems. Developed during the tenure of forme
VIJAYAPURA Allegations of procedural irregularities have surfaced in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Vijayapur, with residents raising concerns that mandatory door-to-door enumeration guidelines are not being properly followed. Citizens claim
Bidar Increasing soil excavation activity around the historic Bidar’s revered Papanashini Shivling Temple has triggered growing concern among devotees, residents, and environmental observers, who warn that the surrounding hillocks are being rapidly degraded. The area, long kno
Bidar taluk faced 63% rainfall deficit, delaying kharif sowing and leaving prepared farmland largely uncultivated despite inputs purchased. Bidar Persistent rainfall deficiency has severely impacted kharif sowing operations in Bidar taluk, with only 39% of the targeted cult
Rahim Khan urges Karnataka Cabinet minority representation, citing long-standing demand from Bidar and Kalyana Karnataka communities for inclusion in government. BIDAR Senior Congress leader and former minister Rahim Khan has urged the Karnataka government to ensure greater