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Despite ban, Kerala government-run lottery tickets are being sold openly in parts of Karnataka

Kerala lottery tickets openly sold in Puttur, Karnataka despite ban, police take action to stop practice.

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Four killed in a car-bus collision in Tirupati district

Four persons died in a car-bus collision near Samudayam village, Tirupati. Ramesh Naidu, Pushpa, Bhanuprakash and Vanajakshamma, from Parameswaramangalam, Puttur, were returning from a function in Chennai. One woman, Sivamma, was rescued and taken to Tirupati for treatment.

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Bengaluru ‘kambala’ to have longest track at 155 metres, 116 pairs of buffaloes to run

The first competitive ‘kambala’ (slush track buffalo race) to be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from November 25, 2023 will have the longest ‘kare’ (slush track) measuring 155 metre against the normal 145 metre-long tack, according to Ashok Kumar Rai, Puttur MLA and president of Bengaluru Kambala Committee.

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Academic council of Mangalore University approves autonomy to Alva’s College, Poornaprajna College, and Vivekananda College

The academic council, one of the decision-making bodies, of Mangalore University in its meeting on Wednesday decided to grant autonomy to three more degree colleges: Alva’s College, Moodbidri; Poornaprajna College, Udupi, and Vivekananda College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Puttur

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In a first, Kambala from coastal region set to be hosted in Bengaluru

Kambala, a traditional event of coastal Karnataka, set to be hosted in Bengaluru for the first time on Nov 25. Soil & water test conducted revealed that Kambala can be held at Palace Grounds. Concerns over transporting buffaloes & maintaining their health. Cost & manpower needed to transport & care…

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Denial of entry of Dalits into temple in Puttur triggers row

The denial of entry of a group of Dalit people into a temple at Gollapalli village in Puttur mandal of in Tirupati district triggered a row. Tension has been reportedly prevailing in the village over the issue. The entrance gates of the Polakshamma temple were closed on Sunday, reportedly to…

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Karnataka govt may fall if it denies justice in 2012 murder and rape case of girl student: Hindutva leader Arun Kumar Puthila

MANGALURU: The Puttur unit of the Puthila Parivara, a fanbase of Hindutva leader Arun Kumar Puthila, held a padayatra and protest meeting in Puttur on Monday seeking justice in 2012 murder case of a girl student.

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Tamil Nadu company launches millet tea at fruits mela in Puttur

The millet tea is rich in magnesium, zinc and calcium, and has no caffeine

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KSRTC passengers have providential escape after a tusker attacks the bus near Gundya

The service, Puttur-Bengaluru via Kukke Subrahmanya and Gundya had crossed Subrahmanya and was moving towards Gundya when the incident occurred at around 11 p.m. near Anila Manibanda.

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Karnataka election results 2023 | BJP offered Puttur on a platter to the Congress by denying ticket to Arun Kumar Puthila

Even as the BJP’s many experiments including that of fielding V. Somanna in Varuna and Chamarajanagar miserably failed, the party offered Puttur, the Hindutva stronghold in Dakshina Kannada, on a platter to the Congress.

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Karnataka election results 2023 | BJP leads in 11 out of 13 constituencies of DK-Udupi twin districts

BJP was leading in Mangaluru City North and South, Moodbidri, Belthangady, Bantwal and Sullia in Dakshina Kannada, Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Kaup and Karkala in Udupi district. Congress was leading in Mangaluru (Ullal) and Puttur, both in Dakshina Kannada.

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Karnataka Election Results 2023 | Congress trails behind incumbent BJP in Bantwal, Puttur

Former minister and stalwart B. Ramanath Rai of the Congress is trailing in Bantwal by about 7,000 votes against incumbent Rajesh Naik of the BJP. While Mr. Rai polled 36,047 votes, Mr. Naik polled 43,802 votes at the end of the 8th round.

The Hindu

Mourners vent ire at Minister, MP in village of slain BJP Yuva Morcha activist in coastal Karnataka

BJP activists call for bandh in Sullia, Kadaba and Puttur taluks of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

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Karnataka: Youth held for possession of ganja

MANGALURU: The Puttur town police have arrested a youth for possession of ganja. The accused is Mobin George,20, from Thiruvananthapuram. On reliable information, the police visited a bus stand near St Philomena College on Saturday, and picked up the accused. The police seized about 550g ganja, a mobile phone and…

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Karnataka: 62-year-old man dies after van hits two-wheeler in Puttur

MANGALURU/ UDUPI: A 62-year-old man who was riding a two-wheeler died, while his 32-year-old son, riding pillion, sustained serious injuries, in an accident in Kumbra in Puttur taluk in the night on Sunday. The victim, Raghuram Shetty, 62, a resident of Kedambadi village, was dropping off his son Anush Shetty,…

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Karnataka: Puttur Block education officer gets Dalit student's family a house

MANGALURU: Moved by the plight of a bright Dalit student during his house visits, Puttur block education officer (BEO) C Lokesh roped in individuals and various organisations to help build a house for a student's family. The house, which is 85% complete, will be handed over to the family on…

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Causing scratch marks can’t be offence under IPC sec 323: Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: Causing mere scratch marks cannot become an offence under section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the high court observed in a recent judgment, while quashing a criminal case against a resident of Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district.

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Karnataka: 3 more arrested in Charanraj murder case

MANGALURU: Three more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Charanraj Rai, a resident of Aryapu village in Puttur taluk.

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Andhra Pradesh cops seize red sanders logs worth Rs 1.7 crore

TIRUPATI: Continuing the crackdown on red sanders smuggling, the Puttur sub-division police on Sunday arrested two most-wanted smugglers and seized 119 logs worth Rs 1.7 crore along with a mini-SUV.

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Demand for Nagari’s merger with Sri Balaji district intensifies

Nagari and Puttur municipalities submit resolutions to administration in support of their demand

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Six held, jewellery worth ₹17.5 lakh seized in Chittoor

The police have arrested six persons and seized ₹17.5 lakh worth of gold ornaments and silver articles in two separate incidents at Puttur and Chittoor on Wednesday.The Puttur sub-division police nabb

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