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Karnataka

Health chief orders better care for mothers

VIJAYAPURA Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. Anand has called for a high-priority shift toward the safety and well-being of pregnant women across the district. During a health review meeting, he mandated the strict implementation of the National Health Mission to ensure no mother or

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Karnataka

Official demands faster work and timely wages

VIJAYAPURA Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary Prakash Vaddar has issued a firm directive to district officials to streamline the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). During a high-level review meeting, he emphasized that the program must serve as a r

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Karnataka

Public welfare schemes secure massive congress victory

YADGIR Local MLA Chennareddy Patil Tunnur hailed the Congress party’s recent by-election triumphs in Davanagere South and Bagalkot as a clear endorsement of the government’s "pro-people" agenda. In reports, Patil noted that the results reflect deep public trust in the state's

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Karnataka

KKRTC provides massive financial aid to families

KALABURAGI In a heartfelt ceremony, the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) provided a vital lifeline to families grieving the loss of their loved ones. Chairman Arunkumar M. Y. Patil distributed compensation cheques of ₹1 crore each to the families of two bra

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Karnataka

Kalaburagi cultural festival celebrates tradition and art

KALABURAGI The Rangayana Auditorium came alive with music and dance during the "Janapriya Samskrutika Sambhramotsava," a vibrant festival showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the region. Organized by the Janapriya Cultural Arts Association in partnership with the Departmen

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Karnataka

Vijayapura turns saffron as BJP celebrates key victories

VIJAYAPURA Gandhi Circle became the center of a massive celebration as BJP workers in Vijayapura cheered the party’s performance in the West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry assembly elections. The atmosphere was festive, with hundreds of supporters bursting crackers and sharing

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Karnataka

Election results mark historic turning point for India

KALABURAGI Former Member of Parliament Dr. Umesh Jadhav has hailed the recent election results in five states as a "historic turning point" for the country. In a statement released, he described the outcome as a massive win for the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi an

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Karnataka

Mega event to honor Yediyurappa’s 50-year career

Yediyurappa’s Golden Milestone KALABURAGI A massive celebration titled "BSY Abhimanotsava" is set to take place on May 9 in Chitradurga to honor former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The event marks his incredible 50-year journey in public life. According to BJP district

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Karnataka

Strict action warned over water supply blocks

Minister Eshwar Khandre warned of strict legal action against anyone obstructing drinking water access in Bidar's drought-hit villages. BIDAR As summer heat intensifies, Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre has issued a stern warning, anyone blocking drinking water access in p

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Karnataka

Minister checks progress on grand Anubhava Mantapa

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre inspected the ₹480 crore Anubhava Mantapa project in Basavakalyan, featuring the world’s tallest Ishtalinga and 770 pillars honoring Basavanna’s democratic philosophy. BASAVAKALYAN Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre visited Basavakalyan to inspect

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Karnataka

Bidar BJP celebrates historic three state wins

BJP supporters in Bidar celebrated historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, marking a significant national momentum. BIDAR The streets of Ram Chowk were filled with orange flags and the sound of firecrackers as BJP supporters celebrated the party’s success

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Karnataka

Swamiji links polls, immigration concerns in Kalaburagi

KALABURAGI Shiv Sena state president Siddalinga Swamiji told reporters in Kalaburagi that the recent election result in West Bengal shows what he called end of misrule in the state He alleged that West Bengal had seen anti-constitutional governance for fifteen years He claimed

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Karnataka

MP Jigajinagi Pushes Mumbai Train Stop at Indi

VIJAYAPUR Member of Parliament Ramesh Jigajinagi has urged South Western Railway to provide a stoppage for the Gadag–Mumbai train at Indi railway station. In a letter to the railway general manager, he said Indi is an important commercial centre near the Karnataka–Maharashtra

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Karnataka

Shalu IPS takes charge in Kalaburagi city

KALABURAGI Young IPS officer Shalu assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) in Kalaburagi city. A 2021 batch Karnataka cadre officer from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, she holds a B.Tech in Computer Science. She earlier served as Assistant Superintendent of Po

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Karnataka

Police crack gold ornament theft at bus stand

Gadag Lakshmeshwara police have arrested a thief accused of stealing gold ornaments and cash from bus stands in Gadag town. The accused has been identified as Raimu Kale, a resident of Pangarmal village in Maharashtra. According to police, the theft of gold ornaments took p

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Karnataka

Three men arrested in brutal monk murder case

DHARWAD In Dharwad and Hubballi, police have solved the brutal murder of a 39-year-old Tibetan-origin Buddhist monk, Tashi Daundup, whose body was found near the Haliyal underpass on the Dharwad bypass on April 29. Investigators said he was kidnapped from Kolhapur in Maharasht

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Karnataka

Man arrested for stabbing mother-in-law

BELAGAVI Police in Belagavi have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law following a family dispute in Aaladakatti village of Savadatti taluk.The accused, identified as Aravind Gavali, is said to have attacked Mahadevi Karigara, who is undergoing treatment at Be

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Karnataka

Panchamasali Peetha events stopped to maintain peace

Davanagere Davanagere district administration has issued a one month prohibitory order at Panchamasali Peetha in Harihar to stop all meetings, ceremonies and press conferences. The step comes after repeated clashes between supporters of Vachanananda Swamiji and the mutt truste

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