A seer named Venkatesh Tata of Tammenahalli Mutt in Chitradurga district was assaulted and allegedly kidnapped by a group of people for misbehaving with a woman. The woman's relatives reportedly attacked the seer for allegedly filming her in an objectionable manner. The incident, which took place 15 days ago, came to light after videos of the assault went viral. The seer has returned to the mutt, and Rampura police are investigating the matter. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chitradurga/politics/kn/thammenahalli-swamiji-slammed-for-misbehaving-with-woman-1284850

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has written a 7-page letter to CM Siddaramaiah and DCM D.K. Shivakumar demanding the state government to take over the NICE (BMICP) project. Following the High Court's observations on irregularities, Kumaraswamy urged the government to stop unauthorized toll collection and implement the recommendations of the House Committee. He highlighted that farmers haven't received compensation for 23 years and the company violated the Framework Agreement by misusing acquired land for other purposes. https://andolana.in/state/hd-kumarswamy-letter-to-the-cm-dk-shivakumar/

During a routine weapons check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, a passenger's pistol accidentally discharged. The bullet hit the ground first and then injured two airport staff members, a male and a female. The injured were rushed to a private hospital where their condition is reported to be stable. The passenger, from Azamgarh, was traveling to Mumbai via Air India Express and had already declared the weapon. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. https://andolana.in/national-international/varanasi-airport-accidental-firing-during-weapons-inspection-two-injured/

In the Hanur shootout case involving the death of three individuals by forest officials, MLA Manjunath successfully persuaded grieving families to end their protest. He promised 15 lakh rupees in compensation, government jobs, and a high-level inquiry. Following these assurances, the family agreed to the post-mortem. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, and security has been tightened in the region. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/chamarajanagar/chamarajanagara-shootout-case-family-members-takes-back-protest-after-hanur-mla-manjunath-gives-assurance-1225835.html

Dr. Revanasiddha Shivacharya of Srinivas Saradagi inaugurated the 'Siddhanta Shikhamani Jnana Jyoti' program in Kalaburagi. He emphasized that human life finds fulfillment only when walking on the right path and following religious practices. He encouraged people to face life's challenges bravely and ignore critics while moving forward. The event featured blessings from Siddamalla Shivacharya of Chinchansur and a special lecture by Siddhananda Maha Shivayogi, attended by many local devotees. https://sanjevani.com/one-can-find-fulfillment-in-life-only-by-walking-the-right-path/

On August 15, a grand 'Freedom Festival' was organized at the Vidhana Soudha premises in Bengaluru. The event featured various folk art troupes and cultural performances, attracting thousands of people who joined the celebrations with great enthusiasm. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/vidhana-soudha-freedom-festival-cultural-event-4199205

District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi visited Kurabagatti village in Yaragatti taluk, Belagavi, to inspect crop damage caused by drought. Farmers expressed their distress as maize, green gram, and groundnut crops have failed due to over 30% rainfall deficiency. While 97% of sowing was completed, yield is negligible, affecting 65,000 hectares. The minister promised a government report within two days and immediate relief measures, with another survey scheduled in 10 days to assess further losses. https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/farmers-distress-drought-relief-minister-visit-belagavi-4199209

Actor Yash discussed his potential entry into politics during a recent interview on 'Aap Ki Adalat'. While not committing to an immediate move, he stated that if there is a necessity or need in the future to work for the people, he might consider joining politics. Currently, he is focused on his acting career and elevating the film industry to a global stage, mentioning he still has a lot to achieve as an actor. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/sandalwood/yash-talks-about-entering-politics-he-said-may-be-1225805.html

If a fever lasts more than three days despite taking paracetamol, it should not be ignored as it could indicate dengue, typhoid, or malaria. Key danger signs requiring immediate hospitalization include difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent vomiting, dehydration, and red spots or bleeding on the skin. Severe headache, neck pain, or loss of consciousness may signal brain infections. Children under 5, seniors over 60, and people with diabetes or high blood pressure must seek medical advice promptly if symptoms persist beyond three days. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/health/2026/Aug/16/fever-for-3-days-when-to-see-doctor-warning-signs-you-should-not-ignore

Kaladagi police in Bagalkot district have successfully cracked a series of theft cases, including a robbery at Mouneshwara Jewellery Shop. Two suspects, Humayun and Soyal, were arrested following an investigation led by PSI Praveen Bilagi under the guidance of SP Siddharth Goyal. The police recovered assets worth ₹4.80 lakh, including a Swift Dzire car, two motorcycles, and five mobile phones. The district SP has announced a cash reward for the investigating team for their successful operation. https://sanjevani.com/kaladgi-police-put-the-brakes-on-thieves-game-goods-worth-4-80-lakh-seized-two-arrested/