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Transcultural exchanges have long shaped Kannada literature: Shivanand Kelaginamani

The professor says the long history of the Kannada language can be traced through classical works such as Kavirajamarga; he notes that elements from Sanskrit were gradually incorporated into Kannada.

14 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Kalaburagi Rangayana to organise month-long summer theatre workshop for children

Rangayana director Sujata Jangamshetty said the workshop aims to help children explore their creative abilities, understand theatre art and improve their personality development.

14 Mar 2026 10:52 pm
Menstrual leave policy at national level keeping interest of women in mind would be welcome: Karnatakas Labour Minister Santosh Lad

Karnataka has framed Karnataka Women Well Being Leave Bill, 2025,which is yet to be tabled in the Legislatur

14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Karnataka prisons to introduce drug tests for inmates to curb smuggling of narcotic substances

Under the initiative, inmates will be tested for substances such as ganja, heroin and cocaine. In the first phase, a group of prisoners in all jails will undergo screening

14 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Karnatakas single window committee clears business projects worth 4,824 cr

The projects are expected to create 14,525 new jobs in Karnataka, said Industries Minister M.B. Patil

14 Mar 2026 8:36 pm
Sanghatane demands judicial probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment at Central University of Karnataka

Sanghatane members Lakshman Mandalgera and Rajendra Rajwal alleged that irregularities had taken place in the recruitment of teaching staff during the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Battu Satyanarayana and called for an immediate investigation.

14 Mar 2026 8:26 pm
Chief Minister promises additional grants for Phase III of Upper Krishna Project

The CM also initiated the process of compensation disbursal to farmers whose lands are being acquired for the third phase of the project.

14 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
Minister praises candidates for cracking UPSC exam

The students shared their experiences and said that dedication, hard work, and proper guidance helped them achieve their goal.

14 Mar 2026 7:55 pm
Chirayu Hospital completes 50 kidney transplants in Kalaburagi

This marks a significant milestone in renal care services in the region.

14 Mar 2026 7:55 pm
Ensure there is no drinking water shortage in district, Khadre tells officials

The Minister says officials have already indicated the possibility of drinking water shortages in parts of Aurad and Bhalki taluks.

14 Mar 2026 7:55 pm
Announcement on bypoll likely in a week, CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that there was likelihood of date being announced for byelections to Bagalkot and Davangere assembly constituencies in a week and Congress party was well prepared for the byelections.

14 Mar 2026 7:45 pm
Four high schools in Yadgir and Raichur to become pre-university colleges

There were many demands made by the general public over the years for the upgradation of these high schools.

14 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
Factories can be shut down if they continue to cause pollution: KSPCB chief

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board chairman interacted with villagers and heard grievances during a public meeting on the Kariyamma Devi Temple premises.

14 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Government schools should exist in every habitation to ensure access to education for all children, says writer Allamaprabhu Bettadur

Activists condemn use of Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board funds for magnet schools and demand protection of government schools

14 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Judge advises women to be aware of their rights and laws

He laments that even in a patriarchal society, women still have laws, but they are subjected to various forms of exploitation owing to a lack of awareness about them.

14 Mar 2026 7:01 pm
Dharwad officials instructed to make preparations for summer

Ensure sufficient supply of water, fodder in summer, says Snehal R.

14 Mar 2026 6:54 pm
Chincholi to be developed as mini tourist circuit, says Priyank Kharge

He says several tourist attractions in and around Chincholi, including Chandampalli reservoir, Gottangotta area and Ettipoth waterfalls, will be integrated into a single tourism circuit.

14 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Dry fruit shop supervisor kills live-in partner, tries to pass it off as suicide

The victim, Ranjitha (24), a native of Ponnampet in Kodagu district, was found dead at a rented house in Kodathi area

14 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner accused of possessing disproportionate assets

In a press note, the Lokayukta police said search was carried out at the officials house, office and a total of his 15 places on March 11

14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
Karnataka High Court upholds KPTCL regulations entrusting departmental inquiries to Lokayukta

The single judge had held that conduct of both the investigation and the departmental inquiry by the officers of the Lokayukta amounts to inevitable bias against the employee and offends Article 14 of the Constitution of India

14 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Case against school after kids allegedly forced to stand in blazing sun in Yelahanka

The incident reportedly occurred at Chaitanya School in Attur Layout, where parents alleged that young children were forced to remain standing outside in the blazing sun as punishment

14 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
IPL 2026 in Bengaluru likely to get nod after stadium safety overhaul

Home Minister G. Parameshwara is likely to announce the clearance on Monday (March 16) after a meeting with the committee where the final report will be submitted.

13 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
Bengaluru shows consistently low PM2.5 levels compared to other cities, says report

Seasonal mean PM2.5 concentrations in Bengaluru indicate comparatively better air quality than northern cities, with clear seasonal variability across 2024 and 2025

13 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Cong. MLA B.R. Patil, another accused of committing irregularities in development works

Subhash Guttedar says that crores of rupees have been misappropriated through poor execution of road works in Aland constituency

13 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
Congress stages protest outside ITC factory near Yelwal over tobacco price crash

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson M. Lakshmana says tobacco prices, which had dropped to around 240 per kg after companies scaled down procurement, showed signs of recovery on March 13.

13 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
Union Ministers to inaugurate sports complex in Dharwad today

The facility has a swimming pool of global standards

13 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
Namma Deve Gowda Appaji Canteen closed due to gas cylinder shortage

The canteen, operating since 2017, provides meals and snacks to people at highly subsidised prices.

13 Mar 2026 8:32 pm
Support Yathindra as you supported me, Siddaramaiah tells Varuna voters

He says he might not be able to visit Varuna constituency frequently; adds that his son will take care of the constituency in his absence.

13 Mar 2026 8:31 pm