21 C Karnataka / The Times of India
A NWKRTC bus conductor and driver were attacked by a group of people in Balekundri (KH) after a language-based argument. The incident, sparked by a dispute over speaking Marathi, led to physical assault on the bus conductor and driver, drawing demands for immediate arrest of the attackers.
Mundoor village in Puttur Taluk is set to host a Rs 5 crore modern honey processing center by Gramajanya Farmers Producer Company. The facility can process 15 MT of honey daily, supported by a Rs 2.09 crore grant from the National Bee Board. The FPC plans to produce value-added bee products and offer testing with FSSAI standards.
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, announced the state's plans to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) post thorough review of the committee report led by Anjum Parvez. The government remains committed to this scheme, which was assured in their manifesto, and urges patience for its execution.