Three farmers have committed suicide in Dharwad district over the past month and a half due to debt and drought conditions. Despite District In-charge Minister Santosh Lad conducting a drought inspection in the district, local officials allegedly failed to inform him about the deaths or schedule visits to the grieving families. Even when the minister was just 5km away from a victim's house, no visit was arranged. Farmers' organizations are outraged by this negligence and the delay in providing government compensation to the bereaved families. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/dharwad/outrage-in-dharwad-minister-santosh-lad-skips-visiting-deceased-farmers-homes-during-drought-assessment-visit-gkn/articleshow-0yczhbw

Entrepreneur Bala Pannerselvam, founder of Applied AI Studio, expressed frustration over Bengaluru's traffic congestion. He shared a photo of his empty office at 10:15 AM, highlighting how employees spend hours commuting. He noted that traveling 4 km in HSR Layout takes 30 minutes, while a 17 km trip from Whitefield took 2 hours even during non-peak hours. He argued that the physical and mental exhaustion from traffic significantly hampers employee productivity and mental well-being. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-traffic-crisis-entrepreneur-says-long-commutes-are-killing-productivity-linkedin-post-goes-viral-1226829.html

Mankala S. Vaidya, the MLA from Bhatkal-Honnavar constituency, has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Following his election, he was given a grand welcome by Congress leaders and supporters at the Shirur toll gate and Bhatkal circle. The supporters celebrated by bursting crackers and distributing sweets. Having served as a two-time MLA and former ZP Vice President, his new role in managing assembly proceedings is seen as a proud moment for Uttara Kannada district. https://publicnext.com/news/district/uttara+kannada/news/kn/bhatkal-mankala-vaidya-elected-as-deputy-speaker-of-bhatkal-assembly-1285675

Residents of Gujjadi village in Kundapura taluk are in a state of panic due to a suspected rabid dog roaming the area for the past two days. The dog has been spotted near Nayakwadi and the local Bantara Garadi, showing abnormal behavior that has terrified commuters and school children. Local residents, including Nitesh Mogaveera, have urged authorities to take immediate action and deploy a dog-catching squad before any untoward incidents occur. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/government/kn/suspected-dog-barking-in-gujjadi-villagers-worried-1285356

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean-chit to Champat Rai, former General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and former member Anil Mishra in the Ram Mandir donation theft case. Both had resigned on moral grounds after allegations surfaced. The SIT's final report names only 8 individuals as accused, all of whom have been arrested. The report has been submitted to the trust for further action. https://tv9kannada.com/national/ayodhya-ram-mandir-donation-theft-case-sit-drops-names-of-champat-rai-and-anil-mishra-from-final-report-1226454.html

The post-production of the upcoming Kannada film 'Hubballi Hunters' has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its dubbing. Directed by Samarth B. Kadakol and produced by Santhosh Kumar K.C. under the Golden Horse Cinema banner, the film features a North Karnataka backdrop. Shot across Hubballi, Sirsi, and Dharwad, the movie stars Dhanyashree Sujit, Pramod Shetty, and Achyuth Kumar. The film is now preparing for its theatrical release. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/hubballi-hunters-movie-dubbed-complete-north-karnataka-style-movie-release-soon-393949

To celebrate Independence Day and promote cleanliness and environmental conservation, the Kalaburagi City Corporation organized the 'Run for Shatabhishekham' marathon and cyclothon. Starting from Kalaburagi Fort, the event concluded at Timmapur Circle. Mayor Varsha Jane emphasized the public's duty in building a Clean India by segregating waste. SP Adduru Srinivasulu and ZP CEO Rahul Sankanur highlighted the importance of cleanliness for health and tourism. The event also included awards for marathon winners and awareness programs against single-use plastic. https://www.varthabharati.in/kalaburagi/kalaburagi-swachh-bharat-nirman-is-everyones-duty-mayor-varsha-jane-2267881

On World Mosquito Day, news emerged that Iceland, long considered a mosquito-free country, has reported its first presence of mosquitoes. In 2025, three specimens of the 'Culiseta annulata' species, a cold-tolerant variety from Northern Europe, were found in the Kjos region near Reykjavik. Scientists attribute this to climate change, rising temperatures (reaching a national average of 5.2°C), and increased human activity. While these mosquitoes can bite humans, they do not carry tropical diseases like malaria or dengue. The article also highlights the history of World Mosquito Day, established to honor Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria. https://tv9kannada.com/lifestyle/world-mosquito-day-2026-mosquitoes-have-been-found-in-iceland-too-do-you-know-the-reason-for-this-1227343.html

SDPI organized a 'DC Office Chalo' foot march from Brahmarakootlu toll gate to the District Collector's office in Mangaluru. Protesters are demanding the immediate removal of the Brahmarakootlu toll gate, alleging that it has been collecting fees unscientifically and against regulations for the past 25 years. Hundreds of activists and public members participated in the march led by leaders like Riyaz Farangipete and Anwar Sadath Bajathur. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/politics/kn/mangaluru-sdpi-to-clear-unscientific-brahmarakootlu-toll-plaza-1285429