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Karnataka

Farmer attempts poison amid power tower work

A farmer in Vijayapura allegedly attempted suicide during transmission tower work, prompting immediate rescue and hospitalisation by officials. Vijayapura A farmer in Vijayapura district allegedly attempted to consume poison during the commencement of transmission tower ere

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Karnataka

Bhima River pollution alleged in Afzalpur region

Afzalpur  Villagers and activists have alleged severe pollution of the Bhima River due to discharge of untreated industrial waste and sewage from the Renuka Sugar Factory at Havalga in Afzalpur taluk. The factory, with a capacity of around 6,000 tonnes of sugarcane crushing pe

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Karnataka

Farmers, workers face contaminated water issues

Yadgir Farmers, hamali workers, and traders at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) yard in Yadgir have alleged that they are being forced to drink unclean and heated water due to poor maintenance of drinking water facilities. Workers said several water purificatio

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Karnataka

DC urges beneficiaries to collect ration rice

Vijayapura Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand K. has announced that ration rice for May and June 2026 under the National Food Security Act has been supplied to all fair price shops in the district and will be distributed during May. Beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana wil

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Karnataka

Copper theft reported at BRIMS hospital

Bidar A theft of copper materials from air-conditioning units has been reported at the Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) hospital campus. Unidentified miscreants allegedly stole copper wires and pipes from nine AC compressors, according to a complaint filed by BRIMS

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Karnataka

Ballari prisoner dies; Family alleges medical negligence

Ballari A young life-sentenced prisoner has died while undergoing treatment at BIMS Hospital, sparking serious allegations of negligence against doctors and jail staff. The deceased, identified as 25-year-old Hanumanthu, was a resident of Raichur district who had been transfer

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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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