Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Harihara MLA B.P. Harish expressed strong dissatisfaction over the non-release of Bhadra reservoir water into irrigation canals serving Malebennur and Harihara taluk farmers while water was directed to Davanagere town.
The ninth day of the annual novena in preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Health was celebrated with a solemn procession and Holy Eucharist at the Minor Basilica in Harihara.
The Directorate of Municipal Administration has issued a ₹29 lakh tender for constructing CC roads and drains within Nyamathi Town Panchayat limits using unutilized Nagarothana Phase 4 funds. Bids can be submitted until September 19, 2026.
Arecanut growers in Channagiri taluk initiated a foot march following special prayers at the Kere Eri Chowdeshwari temple. The farmers expressed deep concern over falling market prices triggered by the government's ban on gutka and pan masala products.
A 37-year-old private bank employee, Mohan Kumar, allegedly died by suicide near Madanabhavi in Nyamathi taluk after leaving a video message accusing colleagues of extorting money for a job promotion.
The Harihara City Municipal Council, along with PWD and Revenue officials, launched a joint drive using JCB excavators to remove illegal encroachments and unsafe structures along key roads in Harihara town. The operation aimed to clear footpaths for pedestrians, though roadside vendors raised concerns and demanded alternative locations.
Jagalur MLA B. Devendrappa has warned that he will resign from his Assembly seat if the Karnataka government fails to include Jagalur taluk in the upcoming second list of official drought-hit areas. The statement comes amid rising discontent and farmer protests across the taluk.
With thousands of tourists visiting the overflowing Shanti Sagara lake in Channagiri taluk, locals have raised concerns over the absence of parapet walls on its high bridge. Residents are demanding urgent safety barriers, CCTV surveillance, and security guards to prevent accidents.
A day-long bandh called by the Areca Growers' Federation and BJP Raitha Morcha in Davanagere drew a mixed response across the city as protesters staged demonstrations at major junctions.
During the Teachers' Day celebrations in Channagiri, the Department of Public Instruction felicitated Smt. H. Radha, widow of late high school teacher H.K. Manjappa. Channagiri MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj presented the honor and commended the dedication of educators to society.
A three-year-old male sloth bear died after coming into contact with an illegal electric fence in Yedehalli under the Shanti Sagara forest range of Channagiri sub-division. Forest officials exhumed the buried carcass and arrested the landowner.
A consumer commission in Karnataka has ruled against a fashion retailer, ordering it to pay ₹10,000 in compensation and refund a ₹10 charge for a paper carry bag, citing unfair trade practice and deficiency in service.