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CEO of Raichur Zilla Panchayat inspects lakes

CEO of Raichur Zilla Panchayat inspects lakes

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Raichur Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Eshwar Kumar Kandoo visited lakes in Yarmaras and Tippaladinni in the Nagadadinni Gram Panchayat in Raichur district on Wednesday and inspected the water availability and drinking water situation. Mr. Kandoo instructed officials to lay a pipeline to the Tippaladinni lake from the Bangarappa lake and said that a canal should be constructed to the Bangarappa lake from the Nagadadinni lake. The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants should be maintained properly to ensure potable drinking water, he said. Mr. Kandoo verified the present reports on Jaladhare, Jaljeevan Mission drinking water projects. Published – July 23, 2026 06:01 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

SIR: Karnataka introduces doorstep delivery of caste certificate, PRCs

SIR: Karnataka introduces doorstep delivery of caste certificate, PRCs

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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara during the launch of the Revenue Department’s special campaign to visit every household in the State and distribute caste certificates free of cost, along with the permanent residence certificate service, at the Legislative Assembly Hall in Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Monday. Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday launched a door-to-door initiative to issue Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs), one of the 11 documents accepted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for voter verification under the exercise. While Tahsildars are the competent authority to issue PRCs, the State government has also authorised Deputy Tahsildars to issue the certificates to speed up the process. Latest Karnataka news updates The government also rolled out a programme to deliver caste certificates free of cost to beneficiaries across the State.   Addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha after launching the initiatives, Mr. Shivakumar said they were aimed at reducing the need for citizens to visit multiple government offices.  Terming the move as a “new concept” by Karnataka, Mr. …

GBA to launch sapling plantation drive ‘Bengaluru Hasirooru’ from August 15

GBA to launch sapling plantation drive ‘Bengaluru Hasirooru’ from August 15

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Krishna Byre Gowda | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday announced that a sapling plantation drive would be launched in the city from August 15 under the banner “Bengaluru Hasirooru”. The initiative, aimed at increasing the city’s green cover, will see the planting of 64,000 saplings across Bengaluru this year. In addition, 40,000 saplings will be distributed to members of the public who wish to undertake plantation drives on their own. The corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be responsible for maintaining the saplings for four years. To meet the target, the corporations have collectively earmarked ₹9.64 crore in their budgets, covering both plantation and years of maintenance. “This year, priority will be given to planting trees in residential layouts with public participation. Once the requirements of residential areas are met, the remaining saplings will be planted in public spaces, along roadsides, around lakes, and in parks,” Mr. Gowda said. He also instructed officials to plant six-foot-tall saplings in pits in accordance with prescribed norms. …

Seventh annual convocation of IIT Dharwad held, Sudha Murthy conferred honorary doctorate

Seventh annual convocation of IIT Dharwad held, Sudha Murthy conferred honorary doctorate

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Infosys Foundation co-founder Sudha Murthy being conferred an honorary doctoral degree at the seventh annual convocation of IIT Dharwad on Saturday (July 18). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Bhim Singh, Anusandhan National Research Foundation National Science Chair and honorary professor of Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, said that the true purpose of research is to solve real-world problems and improve people’s lives. Delivering the convocation address at the seventh annual convocation of IIT Dharwad on Saturday (July 18), Prof. Singh emphasised on the need for stronger collaboration between academia and industry. Congratulating the graduating students on their achievements, he reminded them that graduation marks were not the end, but the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning and innovation. Encouraging students to think beyond conventional solutions, he advised them to ask not only “What is wrong?” but also “How can we make it better?” He called on young graduates to remain sincere, embrace continuous learning and strive for excellence with humility and perseverance. Highlighting the rapid advancements in AI, renewable energy, electric mobility and …

CEO of Raichur Zilla Panchayat inspects lakes

DCET results announced – The Hindu

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The results of the DCET-2026 (Diploma Common Entrance Test), conducted for diploma holders seeking direct admission to the third semester (second year) of engineering courses, have been announced on Friday, according to H. Prasanna, Executive Director of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Candidates can check their results by clicking the result link on the KEA website. The authority has also stated that candidates will be given an opportunity to enter their option preferences (option entry/web options) in the coming days. Published – July 18, 2026 01:07 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Railways contributed immensely to nation’s overall development: Gehlot

Railways contributed immensely to nation’s overall development: Gehlot

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Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and others at the inauguration of the redeveloped Alnavar station in Dharwad district on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has said that Railways had not only strengthened the Indian economy but also contributed to the overall development of the country. He was inaugurating a programme organised to mark the inauguration of the renvoated Alnavar station developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Dharwad district on Friday. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the station. “Railways is focusing on providing world-class passenger services, accelerating railway electrification, and modernising train operations,” Mr. Gehlot said. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi said the station was now equipped with lifts, foot overbridges, facilities for persons with disabilities apart from various modern amenities. The Minister said that along with redevelopment of stations, Railways had taken up development of railway overbridges and underbridges. Mr. Joshi said that the country now topped the world in terms of railway track …

Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep

Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep

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A new scandal has hit the Karnataka State Public Service Commission (KPSC) — the State’s premier recruiting agency — even as the government has launched one of the largest recruitment drives to fill up 72,186 posts across departments. The commission has been in the news for the wrong reasons multiple times over the last two decades, and the latest one that has unfolded over the past week involves the commission’s Chairman Shivashankrappa S. Sahukar facing allegations of favouring his daughters in the recruitment to the Department of Industries and Commerce for which examination was conducted by the KPSC. In an unprecedented move, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has ordered suspension of Sahukar pending inquiry, who has since questioned it in the High Court of Karnataka. It is alleged that Sahukar neither formally declared a conflict of interest nor recused himself from the recruitment process to ensure transparency as is mandated. It is learnt that some members in the commission did not know of his daughters’ participation and selection in the recruitment process. One of his daughters, who …

SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

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M.K. Pranesh was elected as MLC by a narrow victory margin of six votes. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 16) dismissed an appeal by Pranesh M.K., Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, challenging a High Court of Karnataka direction for a recount of votes polled in the 2021 Council election. Mr. Pranesh was elected as MLC by a narrow victory margin of six votes. The appeal was heard by a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, part of the Bench along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, pronounced the verdict. The High Court order of January 29 last year was based on a petition filed by Mr. Pranesh’s rival and Congress candidate A.V. Gayathri Shanthe Gowda. The Supreme Court reserved the appeal for judgment on March 11 this year. The judgment is yet to be uploaded on the Supreme Court website. Meanwhile, celebrations began at the residence of Ms. Gowda in Chikkamagaluru on Thursday, minutes after news broke out that …

HAL to participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026

HAL to participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026

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The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will display scaled models of LCA Tejas aircraft among others. The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will showcase its indigenous programmes and display scaled models of LCA Tejas aircraft, Prachand Light Combat Helicopter, Advanced Light Helicopter ‘Rudra’, Dhruv NG helicopter and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 is being held from July 20-24 at Farnborough Airfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom and the HAL delegation will be led by its Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K. HAL said that it is the nodal agency for the India Pavilion, representing India’s growing aerospace and defence ecosystem along with other Indian defence organisations and industry partners. HAL will host high-level business meetings, strategic engagements and customer interactions during the show. “HAL has successfully represented India’s aerospace capabilities at the Farnborough International Air Show over the years, enabling sustained engagement with global OEMs, suppliers, customers, and government stakeholders, enhancing the company’s international visibility and supporting strategic business initiatives,” said Mr. Ravi. He added that at this edition, HAL …

Karnataka doctor murder: Wife found ‘scrolling’ phone beside husband’s body, made ‘incoherent’ statements

Karnataka doctor murder: Wife found ‘scrolling’ phone beside husband’s body, made ‘incoherent’ statements

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A 45-year-old anaesthetist was found stabbed to death inside his apartment in Karnataka’s Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son suffered serious stab injuries in what police suspect was a case of domestic violence. The victim’s wife, who is also a doctor, has been taken into custody for questioning. Police said a preliminary investigation points to a domestic dispute, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s family members. (Representational Image) (PTI) The deceased, Dr Kiran Honnannavar, worked at a private hospital and lived with his family at Ranka Stello Apartments on Karnataka University Road, news agency PTI reported. According to police, Honnannavar was found lying in a pool of blood on a mattress with fatal stab injuries to his neck on Wednesday. His son was discovered nearby with severe stab wounds and was rushed to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, the report further added. Police said a preliminary investigation points to a domestic dispute, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s family members. Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashikumar said investigators are working to …