The document verification for professional diploma graduates seeking lateral entry admission to second-year engineering will be held on August 13 at the KEA office in Malleshwaram. Candidates who have not verified their documents yet are eligible. Additionally, news covers updates on e-KYC deadlines for ration card holders, potential free bus services for non-resident Kannada students, and legal updates regarding Nagendra and the Darshan case. https://udayavani.com/district-news/bengaluru-dcet-document-verification-for-professional-candidates-on-august-13-confirms-kea-779466

Following inspections of five-star hotels and restaurants, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted a surprise raid on Indira Canteen kitchens in Bengaluru. The inspections took place in Gottigere and Lingarajapuram to ensure hygiene and food safety standards are met. This follows a broader drive where officials inspected 60 luxury hotels in the city and collected 77 food samples for lab analysis to ensure compliance with health regulations. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/11/food-safety-department-inspects-indira-canteen-kitchens-in-bengaluru-2

Police in the KGF subdivision of Kolar have busted an interstate gang of seven thieves who targeted houses and temples. The arrested individuals include suspects from Madurai and Trichy in Tamil Nadu as well as local residents. Law enforcement recovered 324 grams of gold and 975 grams of silver, valued at over 47 lakh rupees, along with a bike. The gang, who had previously been in Tamil Nadu prisons, confessed to committing several thefts in Bangarapet, Bethamangala, and Kamasamudra areas. https://publicnext.com/news/district/kolar/crime/kn/kolar-inter-state-gang-of-thieves-arrested-for-house-and-temple-theft-1283290

SDPI State President Abdul Majeed has criticized the Karnataka government for imposing strict documentation requirements on its guarantee schemes, alleging it is a tactic to stop the benefits. Speaking in Mangaluru, he highlighted that the annual income limit of ₹32,000 for social security pensions is impractical and forces the poor to face corruption and bribery in government offices. He also pointed out the delay in issuing new ration cards and announced the formation of 'Young Democrats', a youth wing to address issues like NEET and KPSC irregularities, as the party prepares for the 2028 elections. https://www.prajavani.net/district/dakshina-kannada/abdul-majeed-criticizes-karnataka-guarantee-schemes-warranty-4187591

Ittikere in Lakshmeshwar town of Gadag district, a natural habitat for various migratory and local birds like storks and geese, is losing its beauty due to lack of cleanliness. The lake environment is being polluted by open defecation and improper waste disposal, causing concern among nature lovers. Residents are demanding that the authorities take strict measures to prevent pollution, provide public toilets, and develop the area as a dedicated bird-watching tourist spot to protect the local ecosystem. https://publicnext.com/news/district/gadag/nature/kn/cleanliness-of-brickere-open-defecation-in-bird-sanctuary-lake-1283236

Sai Venkata Aditya Arepalli, a graduate from IIIT Dharwad, quit his ₹13 lakh software job in Bangalore to pursue an MS in AI from the University at Buffalo, USA. His calculated risk paid off as he secured a ₹1.5 crore annual package at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle. This success story highlights the potential of upskilling in Artificial Intelligence and taking timely career risks. https://www.prajavani.net/education-career/education/ai-graduate-quits-job-earns-crores-at-amazon-4187456

The Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Department has mandated e-KYC for all ration card holders including BPL, APL, and Antyodaya cards to curb irregularities. Every family member listed on the card must visit a fair price shop to verify their Aadhaar details via biometric or OTP. Failure to complete this process within the deadline may result in the temporary removal of members from the card, leading to loss of food grains. The initiative aims to weed out ineligible beneficiaries and deceased individuals' names, with a completion target set for September. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/ration-card-e-kyc-must-government-directs-verify-ration-cards-e-kyc-is-mandatory-to-get-ration-otherwise-ration-will-cancel-article-155592375

The grand finale of Colors Kannada's popular cooking reality show 'Kwatle Kitchen Season 2' is set to air this Saturday, August 15, at 7 PM. Five finalists—Suraj, Om Prakash, Megha, Bhavish Gowda, and Rakshita Shetty—will compete for the winner's trophy and a cash prize of ₹5 lakh. Judged by Meghna Raj and Chef Kaushik, the show is hosted by Sushma K. Rao. Following the conclusion of this show, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13 is expected to commence. https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/tv/kwatle-kitchen-season-two-grand-finale-finalists-4187102

In Mutthigarahalli village of Molakalmuru taluk, Chitradurga, over 300 sacred bulls belonging to Srisaila Mallikarjuna Swamy are starving due to severe drought and lack of fodder. Some animals have reportedly died as green grass is unavailable in both farmlands and forest areas. Forest officials have also restricted entry, worsening the crisis. Locals and caretakers (Kilaris) have expressed anger against the district administration for not setting up goshalas or providing water and fodder despite the critical situation. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chitradurga/health+&+fitness/kn/chitradurga-god-s-bulls-suffer-for-lack-of-fodder-the-lives-of-more-than-300-mute-animals-are-in-jeopardy-1283111

In the Renukaswamy murder case, approver Pradosh has revealed shocking details in an 11-page statement. He stated that actor Darshan, after seeing something on a mobile at a restaurant, went to the Pattangere shed with Pavithra Gowda. Pradosh alleged that Darshan brutally assaulted Renukaswamy, stripped his undergarments, and kicked his private parts for sending lewd messages to Pavithra. It is also mentioned that Pavithra hit the victim with slippers. Despite the victim bleeding, the assault continued until Darshan left the spot around 5:30 PM. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/darshan-renukaswamy-case-pradosh-approver-big-twist-393307