Vittal Shastri

A large number of residents rely only on borewells for their drinking water since operating and maintaining these RO plants has become a challenge for gram panchayats.

The Congress contested the elections independently for the first time and we are confident of a favourable outcome for our party, Kharge said.

Police officials said that the two groups clashed over an old rivalry.

Stating that an SOP must be formulated for the safety of trekkers/tourists on ecotourism treks, he said that trekking operations should be temporarily suspended until enforcement is ensured.

The governance in gram panchayats (GPs) across the state has been affected severely after the five-year tenure of the elected members ended in February.

A group of five youths assaulted the doctor serving at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) on Thursday night accusing him of negligence in providing treatment. The police officials have arrested all these youths. Dr Tukaram Machinder, who faced the attack, is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

He said that the Lokayukta institution must be set up at the divisional level in Kalaburagi, Mysuru and Dharwad along with a Lokayukta police station in every district.

Government schools: Government schools across Kalyana Karnataka reopen for 2026-27 with decorated campuses and upgraded facilities. Teachers welcome students, but concerns remain over leaking roofs, unsafe classrooms and pending repairs before monsoon.

Eyewitnesses said the driver lost control while drinking water as the bus was moving.

Residents of villages located along the riverbanks have urged the officials concerned to find a permanent solution to the recurring flood problem caused by the periodic release of water from upstream reservoirs.