A metal bridge near the India-China border in Uttarakhand's Niti Valley was washed away due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst. The incident occurred in Chamoli district, severing road connectivity to the border region. A video captured the dramatic moment the bridge collapsed, showing a truck and an SUV narrowly escaping by reversing just seconds before the structure was swept away. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/uttarakhand-bro-bridge-swept-away-after-heavy-flood-near-india-china-border-1223720.html

Anish, a 9th-grade student at Shantharama Shetty Government High School in Kemral-Panjadaguttu near Mulki, displayed exceptional honesty by returning a lost purse to its rightful owner. The owner, Prabhakar, an auto-rickshaw driver from Pakshikere, was so moved by the boy's integrity that he visited the school and distributed sweets to all students as a token of gratitude. The school's headmaster and teachers praised Anish for his sense of social responsibility and human values. https://publicnext.com/news/district/mangalore/public+news/kn/mulki-class-9-student-returns-purse-to-his-heirs-1283106

Akhil Akkineni's blockbuster film 'Lenin' has started streaming on Zee5 from August 7. Directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, this rural action drama is also available in Kannada. The movie features Bhagyashri Borse as the lead actress and highlights Kannada actor Pramod Panju in a significant role. Produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, the film portrays a young man's fight against injustice and has emerged as the biggest success in Akhil's career with powerful music by Thaman S. https://saakshatv.com/https-www-zee5-com-movies-details-lenin-0-0-1z5lenin2026/

On the first death anniversary of actor Santhosh Balaraj, the official trailer of his directorial and acting venture 'Bentlee' was released. Actors Loose Mada Yogi and Pramod Shetty attended the event in Bengaluru and shared emotional memories of the late actor. Yogi has provided voice-over for the film. Produced by Shwetha Balaraju under Cine Enterprises, the movie features Simran Natekar and Shruti in key roles, with music by Judah Sandhy. https://saakshatv.com/entertainment-santhosh-balaraj-bentlee-movie-trailer-released-loose-mada-yogi-pramod-shetty-emotional/

National Deworming Day was celebrated in Udupi, inaugurated by MLA Yashpal Suvarna. The program aims to distribute free Albendazole tablets to 2,72,477 children aged 1-19 years to combat malnutrition and anemia. Tablets are being distributed through schools, colleges, and Anganwadis. A mop-up round is scheduled for August 17 for those who missed the dose. Officials confirmed the tablets are safe, and they also encouraged HPV vaccination for girls aged 14-15. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2267070

JDS youth leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy joined the farmers' protest in Bidadi against the proposed township project. The protest entered its second day as farmers refused to give up their fertile ancestral land. Nikhil questioned the government's decision to acquire agricultural land when thousands of BDA sites remain vacant. He warned that the struggle would intensify and continue until the 'anti-farmer' project is completely withdrawn, stating not an inch of land would be surrendered. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/nikhil-kumaraswamy-self-respecting-farmer-will-not-give-up-his-ancestral-property-even-if-he-loses-his-life-1283073

EPFO has issued a critical warning to its members regarding rising cyber fraud. Scammers are using fake websites, links, and APK files to steal personal data such as UAN, passwords, OTPs, and bank details. EPFO clarified that it never asks for confidential information via phone calls or social media. Members are advised to use only the official portal or UMANG app for services and to verify any URL before clicking. Protecting personal identifiers like Aadhaar and PAN is essential to safeguard PF savings from unauthorized access. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/business/epfo-alert-one-mistake-could-put-your-pf-money-at-risk-uan-holders-must-know-this-393184

Karnataka Transport Department Additional Commissioner Omkareshwari has urged parents in Chikkamagaluru not to send children to school in white-board (private) vehicles. She emphasized that all school transport must be registered under the Education Institution Bus (EIB) or School Cab Scheme. The department, in collaboration with the Education Department, plans to take strict action against vehicles violating safety norms and exceeding capacity. Parents are advised to prioritize safety over cost to ensure child protection during transit. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chikmagalur/lifestyle/kn/chikkamagaluru-transport-department-appeals-not-to-send-children-to-school-in-whiteboard-vehicles-1283130

Heavy rains in the Malnad region of Chikkamagaluru district led to a landslide in Ambalike village, Koppa taluk. A hill collapsed in front of a resident named Pawan's house, completely blocking the entrance with mud and trapping the family inside temporarily. Muddy water flooded the house, posing a threat of total collapse. Fortunately, the family managed to evacuate safely. The continuous rain and fear of further landslides have caused significant panic among the locals. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chikmagalur/accident/kn/rain-in-koppa-the-hill-collapsed-in-front-of-the-house-1283062

Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy visited Gangasamudra village in Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district, to inspect Halasande (cowpea) crops. He discussed the impact of rainfall deficit and crop growth issues with farmers. The Minister emphasized the importance of crop insurance to protect against climate-related losses and instructed agriculture department officials to raise awareness among farmers to ensure they receive financial security during crop failure. https://www.justkannada.in/minister-n-chaluvarayaswamy-farmers/