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Slug: Bullock Cart Fiesta Chikkamagaluru Farmers and spectators gathered in large numbers for a state-level pair bullock-cart competition held for the first time at Kuri Chikkanahalli near the Chikkamagaluru-Kadur highway. The event brought together participants from across
Blurb Fraud from 2021–2024 involved branch managers and staff creating fake accounts and benami borrowers to sanction loans against counterfeit gold, with 208 accounts implicated Karwar A major financial fraud has surfaced at the Dandeli Cooperative Credit Society, where
Intro Shivakumar highlighted welfare schemes benefiting women and families, defended state borrowing, and contrasted Congress programs with BJP promises Davanagere Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed admiration for the late Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s work in
KarwarA huge king cobra, nearly 15 feet long, was rescued from a garden in Yelavalli village of Kumta taluk in Uttara Kannada district. The snake had swallowed another smaller snake after a fight and stayed in the garden for about five days, creating fear among locals and stoppin
MangaluruChristians in Mangaluru observed Good Friday with prayers and rituals to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Churches across the city held special programs, including the Way of the Cross, which depicts 14 key events from Jesus’ sentencing to his burial. Hundreds of
Karwar A court in Shirsi has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his son-in-law over a minor dispute related to alcohol money. The accused, Venkataramana Ganapa Gowda, was also fined Rs 10,000. The incident happened on May 2, 2024, in Malali village, where he atta
BENGALURU Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has emerged as the top spender on social welfare programmes among the city’s five civic bodies, allocating the highest share of its budget towards health, education and welfare initiatives, according to an analysis by non-profi
Intro State shifts focus to renewable energy innovation through global partnerships and incubation Bengaluru After nurturing thousands of start-ups across sectors, Karnataka is now pivoting towards renewable energy technologies with a global collaboration aimed at boosti
Bengaluru Indian Oil Corporation has increased auto LPG supply across Karnataka to meet rising demand, especially as several private outlets remain shut or partially functional. Officials said there are 55 Indian Oil auto LPG distribution centres in the state, while around 30
Bengaluru Parents and residents in Sampigehalli, North Bengaluru, staged a protest against alleged rash driving by a Vibgyor School bus, demanding an apology from the driver. The protestors blocked the vehicle in Chokkanahalli after a child narrowly escaped being hit near his
Vijayapura The long-awaited environmental case concerning infrastructure projects, including Vijayapura Airport, has concluded in the Supreme Court of India, with the final verdict now reserved. Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M. B. Patil expressed hop
Kalaburagi The grand Rathotsava of Sharanabasaveshwara was celebrated with great devotion and splendour in Shahabad as part of the annual Sharanabasaveshwara Jatra Mahotsava. Thousands of devotees witnessed and participated in the traditional celebrations. Elaborate preparatio
Raichur The district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind will organize an Eid harmony meet today (April 4) at Veerashaiva Kalyana Mantap in the city at 7:30 PM, said district convener Saleem Pasha during a press conference. He stated that the holy month of Ramadan holds great sign
Raichur Deputy Superintendent of Police Shantaveer has been selected for the prestigious Chief Minister’s Medal for the year 2025, awarded to distinguished police officers for their exemplary service. The state government has chosen five police officers for this honour, and Dy
Yadgir Serious allegations of fund misappropriation have surfaced against several Gram Panchayats in Surpur taluk of Yadgir district, with complaints pointing to misuse of funds allocated for Scheduled Castes under the 15th Finance Commission for the year 2024–25. Office be
Bidar In a shocking incident, a YouTuber allegedly attempted suicide by consuming tablets during a Facebook Live session, accusing police officials, including the Superintendent of Police (SP), of continuous harassment. The individual has been identified as Salman Khan, who
Kalaburagi The birth anniversary of Akka Mahadevi was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in Jevargi town through a grand women’s convention and cultural program. The event was jointly organized by the Akhila Bharata Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Taluk Sharana Sahitya Pa
Kalaburagi A tragic incident was reported from Jevargi taluk where a student drowned while swimming in the Bhima River. The deceased has been identified as Lalasab Sardar Patel (19), a second-year PUC student of Kadamba PU College in Jevargi. According to police, Lalasab ha
