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The prolonged delay in monsoon rains has pushed farmers in Chincholi taluk into deep uncertainty, with drought-like conditions beginning to take hold across the region. KALABURAGI While a few villages have received isolated showers, the rainfall has been far from sufficient
Hundreds of vegetable vendors continue to work amid dust, mud and inadequate facilities KALABURAGI A modern Rs 28-crore Kanni Vegetable Market complex, built to provide better infrastructure for vegetable traders in the heart of city, has remained unopened for nearly 11 mon
VIJAYAPURA A computer from the office of the Managing Director of the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited (KBJNL) at Almatti was seized following the failure of authorities to pay court-ordered enhanced compensation to farmers whose land was acquired for canal and other irrigati
VIJAYAPURA The Agriculture Department has invited applications from eligible beneficiaries under the Hi-Tech Harvester Hub Programme for the 2026-27 financial year. The scheme provides subsidies for establishing Sugarcane Harvester Hubs and Combine Harvester Hubs to promote fa
Naik said Karnataka banned Acacia and Eucalyptus plantations in 2016, but alleged Acacia planting continues across forests, sanctuaries, and reserved forest areas SIRSI Forest dwellers have renewed their demand for a complete ban on Acacia plantations, claiming the species
Munir Katipalla said privatisation of government healthcare would reduce affordable medical access for poor and middle-class families across the region MANGALURU Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a human chain protest in Mangaluru demanding that the g
UDUPI Applications have been invited from unemployed Scheduled Caste graduates in Journalism and Electronics fields to receive subsidy support for starting digital media enterprises. The scheme offers financial assistance up to 70 per cent of the unit cost or a maximum limit a
GADAG Applications have been invited from families and organizations in Gadag district to provide temporary care and protection for children through the parenting scheme. The initiative aims to offer children a family-like environment with proper nutrition, education and emoti
MAGADI Activists working for the welfare of persons with disabilities in Magadi have urged the Karnataka government to regularize rural rehabilitation workers as government employees and provide them fixed salaries instead of the current honorarium system. Led by Aslam Pasha,
HAVERI The successful completion of three years of Griha Lakshmi Yojana under Karnataka's Panch Guarantee Schemes was celebrated in Haveri with a tree plantation programme at the district panchayat premises on Monday. District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority Chairma
MANDYA The district administration has stressed the need to provide birth and death certificates to citizens without delay. District Collector Dr. Kumar said these documents are essential for individuals and families and should be issued on time. He was speaking at the Dist
KARWAR District Collector K. Lakshmipriya said that Shivaji Parasurama Madappana Gaudru’s silver medal in the U-23 Athletic Championship held in China should inspire athletes across Uttara Kannada district. The sportsperson from Belavatagi village of Haliyal taluk won silver i
CHITRADURGA District Principal and Sessions Judge G.D. Mahavarkar highlighted the importance of maintaining good health during stressful lifestyles. He said judges, lawyers, and judicial department employees often work under pressure, making regular health care and medical che
Congress leader flagged EPFO irregularities, citing fake accounts and fraudulent claims, and demanded stronger monitoring to protect workers’ savings GADAG Gadag District Congress Youth Congress Committee President Krishna Gowda H. Patil has criticised the Central governmen
Shankar urged timely salaries before the fifth, along with safety equipment like uniforms, gloves, gumboots, and masks, ensuring sanitation workers perform duties safely without difficulties MANDYA State Safai Karmachari Commission member C. Shankar Ankanashettipur directed
Officials said night patrolling, CCTV monitoring, and tracking previous offenders will continue as strict measures to prevent crimes and ensure safety KOPPAL The Koppal District Police returned seized properties worth Rs 1.82 crore to rightful owners and heirs during a spec
CHITRADURGA The district administration will celebrate Shivsharan Hadapa Appanna Jayanti on July 29, with various programs and community participation. Tahsildar B.M. Govinda Raju said the event will be organized with support from the Zilla Panchayat, Kannada and Culture Depar
CHITRADURGA The Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports has invited applications from eligible sportspersons for various awards, incentives and scholarships for 2026-27. Athletes can apply for Eklavya Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Karnataka Sports Gem Award, Sports Pat