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Karnataka District In-Charge Ministers List 2026: 31 districts get new ministers; check full list

Karnataka government has appointed ministers as district in-charge for 31 districts across the state. These new responsibilities take immediate effect following approval from Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Ministers will oversee their assigned districts and hoist the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara will manage…

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Seven killed in lorry-MUV collision in Karnataka

Seven people died and two were seriously injured in a road accident. A multi-utility vehicle collided head-on with a lorry near Balagara Cross. The vehicle was traveling from Dharwad to Dharmasthala and Chikkamagaluru. Police stated the driver was speeding and driving negligently. An investigation is currently underway following the incident.

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No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbit

A Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth with its advanced satellites. This venture, born from childhood curiosity and a gap in satellite data, monitors vital environmental changes like crop health and pollution. Pixxel's innovative hyperspectral imaging technology…

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Bengaluru techie got tired of working from office; what he did next is going viral

A Bengaluru tech professional chose to work remotely from Chikkamagaluru. He documented his journey to the coffee-growing region. The trip aimed to break the monotony of office life. He and a friend started early to avoid traffic. They reached their destination and he resumed coding work. Social media users reacted…

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"They treated me like a terrorist," says BJP's CT Ravi after securing bail

Ravi had been arrested following allegations stemming from a complaint by Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, which led to the legal action. . Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rain claims one life in Udupi

Heavy rains claim life in Udupi, while Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Mysuru districts face flooding and damage.

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Drought-hit people of Chikkamagaluru exhume bodies to ‘please rain god’

Desperate villagers in Chikkamagaluru district resort to exhuming bodies with vitiligo patches in hopes of bringing rain.

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Man on hunt for wild boar dies of bullet injury in Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka

A case has been registered by Mallandur police.

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The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

Coffee prices surge in Karnataka, benefiting growers like Sanketh Appaiah who invest in assets like new vehicles.

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Ayanur Manjunath complains of lack of time to reach each voter in election to Karnataka Legislative Council

The South-West Graduates’ constituency includes voters enrolled in Shivamogga, parts of Davangere, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada districts. A candidate had to depend on his/her party’s organisation to reach each voter.

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Tata Power installs 220 EV charging points across Karnataka

These chargers are located along major highways between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Davangere, and Mysuru. They offer sustainable solutions at popular tourist destinations like Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu.

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Tusker found dead in Chikkamagaluru

Wild tusker found dead in Chikkamagaluru estate suspected to have died from electric wire contact, sparking local concern.

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Wild elephant spotted in Chikkamagaluru

Wild elephant spotted in Chikkamagaluru town, residents warned to stay indoors, but no need to worry as it returned to forest.

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Person dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru

Tragic death in elephant attack at coffee estate prompts demand for action from locals and authorities.

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Snippets on the Bhadra Wildlife Reserve

Bhadra Wildlife Reserve was formally declared a sanctuary on September 6, 1974, making it the 25th Tiger Reserve in India. Karnataka has five tiger reserves: Bandipura, Bhadra, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve. The sanctuary is unique considering its landscape. It has dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. It is…

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Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. One member is busy issuing tickets after taking the fixed fee, while others are instructing the visitors to get into the vehicles meant for…

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Polling in Chikkamagaluru

Voters in Chikkamagaluru district show enthusiasm and dedication during polling, with two girls voting on their wedding day.

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This part-coastal, part-hilly constituency faces a diverse range of issues

The electorate is spread across two markedly different geographical areas in the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency — the coastal belt and the hilly terrain — almost in equal numbers. The issues that concern them too are quite different. The Lok Sabha constituency is set to witness a stiff fight between two political…

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Child dies as airgun goes off accidentally in Chikkamagaluru

Tragic incident in Shivamogga as 8-year-old boy dies from accidental airgun shot, police investigating the case.

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Chikkamagaluru police seize valuables worth over ₹4.21 crore

Shivamogga-Chikkamagaluru police seize over ₹4.21 crore worth of valuables from vehicle without proper documents.

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Chikkamagaluru police seize valuables at check-posts

Chikkamagaluru police seize gold rings and cash without documents at check-posts, enforcing Model Code of Conduct.

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Congress loyalists upset over ‘outsider’ getting prominence in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka

lok sabha elections 2024: Jayaprakash Hegde, who worked as chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, has not yet joined the Congress.

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Chikkamagaluru TP warns people lifting water from public sources for agriculture, commercial purposes of legal action

The taluk panchayat has taken this decision as people in many villages have been facing shortages of drinking water due to drought.

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Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a contest before the contest for BJP ticket

Pramod Madhwaraj had lost to incumbent Shobha Karandlaje in the 2019 general elections while contesting as a Congress candidate. He later left the party to join the BJP in May 2022. Now, he is making efforts to secure the party ticket for the coming election.

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Chikkamagaluru girl emerges topper with 10 gold medals for UAS-B convocation

Bengaluru graduate Snehashree S. tops UAS-B with 10 gold medals, aims to become a civil servant through UPSC.

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