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early script discovery BALLARI A rare stone inscription believed to date back to the 7th century has been discovered near Sukradappa hill close to Nittoor village in Siruguppa taluk of Ballari district. Researchers said the inscription was found on a large rock surface w
MLA promised housing for the poor, women’s college, hospital, and prioritised shelter homes and slum development projects DAVANAGERE Newly elected Congress MLA Samarth Shamanur has appealed for unity and development work in the constituency after the by-election result in D
Haveri The Tourism Department has asked all homestay and resort owners in the district to register their properties within 15 days. Officials found many places running without approval, which breaks rules under the Karnataka Tourism Business Act, 2015. Registration is needed t
Koppal Residents in several villages will face a power cut on May 7 from 8 am to 2 pm due to routine maintenance at the Kerehalli power substation under the Munirabad division of JESCOM. Areas affected include Kerehalli, Guladalli, Graygumpa, Halekumuta, Bilebavi, Nageshanahal
Gadag The district administration, Zilla Panchayat, and Kannada and Culture Department will jointly celebrate Shivsharane Hemaraddy Mallamma Jayanti-2026 on May 10 at 10:30 am at K.H. A.P.M.C. Yard. The event will be attended by several senior leaders including Legislative Cou
India’s real estate sentiment turns cautious amid global volatility, though office market continues showing strong resilience. New Delhi India’s real estate sector has entered a cautious phase in Q1 2026, as global macroeconomic uncertainty and rising costs begin to weigh o
New Delhi India’s steel sector continued its growth momentum in April, with crude steel production rising 5.8% year-on-year to 14.09 million tonnes, according to an official statement. Strong demand from infrastructure and manufacturing sectors supported the expansion, while d
Vandse Rising accidents on the Vandse–Kollur state highway in coastal Karnataka have triggered safety concerns, with residents demanding urgent road safety measures including speed breakers. The stretch has seen increased traffic in recent weeks following restrictions on th
Tirthahalli In Tirthahalli, police have launched an investigation after an unidentified caller allegedly threatened a court employee over the phone during working hours. According to the complaint, the staff member received a call from an unknown number. The caller reported
Mangaluru A new international education consultancy, Global Degrees Mangaluru, was officially launched in Mangaluru, aiming to help students explore and access global academic opportunities. The inauguration ceremony, held at A J Grand Hotel, saw participation from academician
Mangaluru Bank of Maharashtra expanded its footprint in coastal Karnataka by inaugurating a new branch on Old Port Road in Mangaluru. The branch is located at the Indian Red Cross Centenary Building within the DC Office compound. The facility was inaugurated by Capt Brijesh
Mangaluru The department of business administration at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) organised ‘Zephyr-2026’, a national-level UG and PG management fest, on May 6 at Kalam Auditorium. The one-day event revolved around the theme Game of Thrones – Lead, Conquer & Rule and
Mangaluru With monsoon approaching, Mangaluru district administration has intensified preparations to minimise damage from heavy rainfall and related emergencies. Authorities have introduced a decentralised response system, appointing incident commanders for every gram panchay
Kinnigoli Traffic Chaos Kinnigoli Persistent traffic congestion in Kinnigoli town, a key junction connecting several surrounding villages in coastal Karnataka, has left commuters and residents increasingly frustrated as daily delays continue unabated. The bottleneck is m
Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan H V reviewed skill schemes, urging awareness of PM SVANidhi and employment training. Mangaluru Darshan H V, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, has directed officials to strengthen the implementation of skill development programmes and incre
Sauharda Setuve bridge over Netravati River nears completion, promising improved connectivity between Ajilamogaru and Kadeshwalya and easing travel across Bantwal region villages Beltangady The construction of the Sauharda Setuve is in its final stages, marking a major step
At Kuvempu University’s convocation in Shivamogga, students showcased outstanding academic performance, with women securing the majority of gold medals. Abhishek H. M. (M.A. Kannada) topped the university with 10 gold medals and 2 cash prizes. Raksha (M.Sc. Environmental Science)
Shivamogga At the 35th annual convocation of Kuvempu University in Shivamogga, honorary doctorates (D.Litt) were awarded to three distinguished personalities for their contributions to society, theatre, and education. The recipients are social activist Konandur Lingappa, noted
