A public toilet in Sakleshpur's Vanaguru junction, renovated just 15 days ago by the Gram Panchayat, has become unusable due to a lack of water supply. The resulting foul smell is causing significant distress to hundreds of daily commuters, students, and bus staff traveling towards Bisle and Subramanya. Due to the lack of facilities, women are forced to resort to open defecation. Despite complaints to the Panchayat Development Officer, no action has been taken, leading to public outrage against the authorities for wasting funds without providing basic amenities. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hassan/infrastructure/kn/sakleshpur-public-toilets-are-stinking-due-to-lack-of-water-even-after-reconstruction-1283906

The NWKRTC officials are set to conduct a detailed study and audit of the recurring accidents involving Chigari BRTS buses in the Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities. Managing Director Priyank M. held a meeting to investigate whether these incidents are due to technical glitches, mechanical failures, or human error. Recent accidents, including a bus climbing a footpath in Dharwad and a driverless movement near Hubballi railway station, have raised safety concerns, prompting this initiative to ensure passenger safety. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/government/kn/hubballi-a-series-of-bus-accidents-in-hubballi-the-md-of-the-transport-company-has-come-forward-to-study-the-series-of-bus-accidents-1283924

Opposition parties in Bengaluru have announced a boycott of the upcoming Speaker's election, accusing the Congress government of violating constitutional norms and undermining democracy. The protest centers on the alleged reduction of the Deputy Speaker's powers to the level of an under-secretary and the 'hijacking' of the house proceedings. Leaders clarified that the protest is directed at the government's actions rather than the dignity of the Speaker's chair. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/politics/kn/boycott-of-polls-in-protest-against-anti-constitution-and-anti-democratic-moves-of-congress-1283952

While most Indian rivers like Ganga and Yamuna are named after females, the Brahmaputra is known as India's only 'male' river. Meaning 'son of Lord Brahma' in Sanskrit, the river originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It is one of the world's longest rivers at 2,900 km and forms the world's largest inhabited river island, Majuli, in Assam. Its powerful flow and cultural significance make it unique in Indian mythology and geography. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/life/why-is-brahmaputra-called-india-only-male-river-here-is-the-interesting-story-kvn/articleshow-6fplcv7

The Karnataka government has banned gutka and pan masala containing tobacco and nicotine for one year. This has sparked concerns among areca nut growers about potential price drops. CAMPCO and other growers' associations have urged the government to ensure that the ban on tobacco products does not affect the legal areca nut trade or the livelihood of farmers. Experts noted that during a similar ban in 2014, areca nut prices actually increased, advising farmers not to panic. https://www.prajavani.net/agriculture/farming/gutka-ban-impact-on-areca-nut-farmers-karnataka-campco-stand-4192380

Despite spending crores on the beautification of Hubballi-Dharwad, the city continues to face severe waste management issues. Orders from the Green Tribunal and penalties imposed by the municipal corporation have failed to curb public littering. Citizens are expressing frustration over the lack of maintenance in private open spaces and the failure of authorities to ensure cleanliness despite repeated complaints in mayoral programs. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/public+feed/kn/hubballi-the-beauty-of-the-twin-cities-is-not-a-priority-only-for-the-announcement-of-the-orders-1283909

The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has extended the last date for B.Ed. admission applications to August 22. Regional Director Dr. Rohit H.S. announced that the B.Ed. CET and entrance exams are scheduled for August 30. Interested candidates can contact the Bangalore Regional Centre at KSRTC Satellite Bus Station or use the provided contact numbers for more details. https://www.prajavani.net/education-career/education/ksou-bed-cet-exam-application-extension-4192308

The web series 'Aditya Case Files' has recently been released on Amazon MX Player and is gaining significant attention. It follows private detective Aditya Majumdar, who takes on a high-profile case involving a famous actress's daughter. The series, consisting of 7 episodes of 20-25 minutes each, is being compared to Pankaj Tripathi's 'Criminal Justice' for its suspense and investigative thrill. It features a shocking climax and is currently trending in the top 10 on OTT platforms. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/cine-world/must-watch-suspense-thriller-web-series-in-amazon-mx-player-9nreu0k

Farmers led by the Rajya Raitha Hitarakshana Samithi protested near Somanahalli toll on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Wearing garlands of empty bottles, they highlighted the acute water shortage in the KRS dam due to deficit rainfall. They warned that if water is released, agriculture in Mysore and Mandya, and drinking water for Bengaluru, would be severely affected. The protesters marched to Kaggalipura and submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Collector. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/bengaluru-farmers-protest-empty-bottles-cauvery-water-4192383

In a twist to the gold smuggling case involving Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao, her close friend has claimed in court that Indian laws do not apply to him as he handed over the gold in Dubai, not India. He placed the entire blame for smuggling on the actress, seeking exemption from the probe. Ranya was caught at Bengaluru airport with 14kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore. ED investigations revealed a larger racket involving 127kg of gold worth over Rs 100 crore smuggled within a year. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/actress-ranya-rao-gold-smuggling-case-shocking-twist-as-associate-appeals-in-court-indian-law-doesnot-apply-to-me-gdp/articleshow-wrt4t6h