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Vijayanagara
Ganesha immersion procession continues in rain in Hosapete
Rain impacted Ganesha immersion processions in Hosapete on Tuesday night.
Bengaluru: POCSO case accused found dead
A teacher accused in a POCSO case died after jumping from the third floor of a police office building in Ramanagara.
Heavy rain hits multiple parts of Bangalore causing commuter distress
Heavy overnight rain in Bangalore has caused waterlogging and traffic disruption in multiple areas.
Ganesh idol re-installed in Huvinahadagali; immersion set for September 28
A Ganesh idol was re-installed in Huvinahadagali following previous unrest, with a planned immersion procession route through Islampete on September 28.
MLA Krishna Nayak restarts Ganesh procession in Islampet after local dispute
Local authorities in Vijayanagara resolved a dispute between two communities regarding a Ganesh procession route in Islampet, Huvina Hadagali.
Dispute over Ganesh procession route leads to tensions in Huvinahadagali
Tensions occurred between two groups in Huvinahadagali over the route of a Ganesh immersion procession.
Hosapete voter list revision process involves distribution of 30,000 notices
District authorities in Vijayanagara are conducting a voter roll revision process, having issued over 30,000 notices to verify voter details.
Court sentences man to life imprisonment for kidnapping and murder
A court in Vijayanagara sentenced a 24-year-old man to life imprisonment for the kidnapping and murder of a seven-year-old boy in 2024.
KKRTC Bus Overturns Near Tambrahalli in Vijayanagara
A KKRTC bus overturned near Tambrahalli in Vijayanagara district due to a broken axle blade, leaving passengers and the driver with minor injuries.
Man Sentenced to Three Years for Abducting and Harassing Minor Girl
A court in Hosapete sentenced a man to three years in prison for abducting and forcing a minor girl into marriage.
Tungabhadra Dam inflow stops causing concern for farmers
The inflow into the Tungabhadra Dam has completely stopped for a week, causing concern among farmers who have planted paddy across lakhs of hectares.
438 suicide cases in 16 months in Vijayanagara
In Vijayanagara district, 438 suicide cases were reported between April 2025 and August 2026.
Protest in Hosapete demanding payment of pending ASHA workers' wages
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers protested in Hosapete to demand the payment of four months of unpaid wages.
Demand for appointment of a separate project officer for Devadasi rehabilitation scheme
Members of the Karnataka State Devadasi Women's Liberation Association have requested the appointment of a separate project officer for the rehabilitation scheme in Ballari and Vijayanagara districts.
Hundreds of Ganesha idols immersed in Hosapete; security tight near mosque
Large processions took place in Hosapete for the immersion of public Ganesha idols, with heightened security near a major mosque.
Karnataka launches Praja Seva Department to provide direct administrative services
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the Praja Seva Department to deliver administrative services and grievance redressal directly to citizens at the local level.
Karnataka announces seven percent reservation for government school students
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a 7% internal reservation in education and employment for government school students, alongside the launch of the 'Praja Seva Abhiyana' public service initiative.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister launches Praja Seva portal in Vijayanagara district
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the 'Praja Seva' department website and addressed public grievances in Kudligi, Vijayanagara district.
Vijayanagara district receives 2944 crore rupees for government guarantee schemes
Government guarantee schemes in Vijayanagara district have received 2,944 crore rupees over the last three years, according to P.T. Parameshwara Naik.
Hosapete residents demand mandatory monthly public grievance meetings
Members of the Praja Jagruti Vedike submitted a memorandum to the District Collector in Hosapete, demanding the mandatory monthly holding of the 'Janaspandana' public grievance meeting.
Karnataka declares school holidays in Dandeli and Joida due to rain
The Karnataka government has declared school holidays in Dandeli and Joida taluks due to heavy rainfall, while the state faces a significant monsoon deficit and low reservoir levels.
NABARD and CSIR-CFTRI partner to boost food processing in Kalyana Karnataka
NABARD and CSIR-CFTRI have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on technology transfer, process standardization, and capacity building for agro-food processing in the Kalyana Karnataka region of Karnataka.