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KUNDGOL A sanitation facility built under the Swachh Bharat Mission in Ramankoppa Gram Panchayat has become non-functional, according to locals. The complex, constructed in 2020 at a cost of around Rs 12 lakh, was meant for waste collection and disposal from four nearby villag
HUBBALLI Residents visiting Unkal Lake are facing safety concerns due to missing street lights along the walking path surrounding the lake. Locals said snakes and poisonous insects are frequently seen in the dark areas, creating fear among walkers and tourists. Crores of rupee
HUBBALLI Residents of Hubballi are facing fresh traffic problems after a road near Desai Circle in Deshpande Nagar was closed for water pipeline work. The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation and Larsen & Toubro have begun laying pipelines to reduce water wastage in the area
Yadgir An 8-year-old girl died after a house wall collapsed during heavy rain and strong winds in Tumkur village of Vadagera taluk in Yadgir district. The deceased has been identified as Akshata, daughter of Siddappa. Officials said the kitchen wall of the house gave way due t
BALLARI Steel giant JSW Steel is facing criticism for allegedly failing to pay more than Rs 20 crore in property and development taxes since 2018 in Sandur taluk of Ballari district. Local gram panchayats, including Toranagallu, Bannihatti, and Vaddu, have issued repeated noti
BENGALURU Senior Congress leader and former minister KN Rajanna on Tuesday urged the party high command to end the prevailing uncertainty in Karnataka politics, saying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should either continue with authority or be allowed to reshuffle the cabinet.
Intro Deputy Commissioner directed officials to coordinate during emergencies, conduct MLA-led taluk meetings, and raise awareness in vulnerable areas MADIKERI District officials in Kodagu have started preparations ahead of the monsoon season after warnings of possible h
BENGALURU The long-pending rail quadrupling project between Bengaluru Cantonment and Whitefield has been delayed once again, with South Western Railway revising the completion deadline to March 2027. The 19-km corridor project, sanctioned in 2018 at an estimated cost of Rs
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has clarified that search and seizure powers under Section 132 of the Income-tax Act are “person-centric” and not “premises-centric,” while restoring notices issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 153C of the Act. A division ben
BENGALURU Karnataka is facing a major shortage of teachers in government schools, with nearly 22 percent of sanctioned posts lying vacant, according to a recent report by NITI Aayog. The report, based on Project Approval Board meetings conducted in 2025, revealed that again
BENGALURU Police have registered a case against an autorickshaw driver for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old college student on Promenade Road in Cleveland Town in east Bengaluru. The complainant, a first-year BSc student residing in JC Nagar, approached police wit
Intro Dr Akash instructed education officials to conduct meetings, create HPV awareness, list eligible girls, and prepare orientation programs CHITRADURGA Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr S Akash directed officials to achieve one hundred percent progress in the
Also called palm fruit, it is largely grown in Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh before reaching Karnataka markets during summer. BENGALURU With temperatures soaring across Karnataka, roadside stalls selling ice apples, locally known as taati ningu, have become increas
Court says eligible retired personnel cannot be denied promised reward compensation benefits anymore. BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and the Forest Department to release compensation and reward amounts within three months to 72 personne
BENGALURU A 19-year-old biker died while his friend sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle lost control near Vidyanagar on the Bengaluru-Ballari Road late Monday night. The deceased was identified as Lakshay Kumar, a resident of HRBR Layout in Banasawadi. According
BENGALURU Residents and community leaders participated in a plantation drive at the upcoming HBR Layout Theme Park as preparations continue for its grand inauguration. The initiative brought together local representatives, resident welfare associations, youth leaders and citiz
BENGALURU MVJ College of Engineering hosted its flagship academic event, Project Expo 2026, bringing together student innovators, industry leaders and academicians under the theme “Youth and Innovation: Building Modern India.” Held at the Dr MV Jayaraman Auditorium, the expo f
Rush to grab space MUMBAI India’s shopping scene is witnessing a massive surge as international brands rush to grab space in the country’s growing market. A new report reveals that retail leasing reached a staggering 3.1 million square feet across the top seven cities in
