Local News

Repairing the Shivamogga–Udupi road near Hulikal has been suspended after environmental activists raised objections related to eco-sensitive zones.

In a high-profile case, a Bhadravati court sentenced a woman and her partner to death for murdering her husband, reflecting ongoing law-and-order reporting.

Severe rainfall caused flooding and disruption in the district, with precautions put in place by authorities.

Villagers are protesting the proposed merger of the Badagalahundi Government School with another school, arguing it will hurt education access for rural kids.

The district minister has pledged to address crop insurance problems and areca-nut disease compensation affecting farmers, citing inconsistent payouts due to broken rain gauges. Efforts are underway to fix equipment and ensure fair claims.