BWSSB has announced a 15-hour water supply disruption in several parts of Bengaluru on July 31st, 2026, from 6 AM to 9 PM. The disruption is due to emergency maintenance work to fix a scour valve leak in the Cauvery Water Supply Scheme Stage 5 pipeline. Affected areas include parts of North, East, and South Bengaluru like Thanisandra, Bellandur, and Uttarahalli. Residents are advised to store water in advance. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/bengaluru-urban/bwssb-cauvery-water-supply-disruption-bengaluru-july-31-list-of-affected-areas/articleshow-ymp74a0

Residents of Byadarahalli and Yashwanthpur in Bengaluru are living in fear as a leopard has been spotted for the 6th time in July. The leopard was last seen at 3 AM today. Locals have expressed outrage against forest department officials for their perceived negligence, noting that only one trap has been set up which failed to capture the animal despite using bait. The community is demanding more effective action to ensure their safety. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/nature/kn/leopard-haunts-residents-of-byadarahalli-1279710

Police departments in Davangere and Shivamogga coordinated to create a 'Zero Traffic' green corridor to transport a 3-month-old infant suffering from severe lung issues. The baby, Anvika, daughter of a couple from Koppal, was being treated at Bapuji Hospital but needed urgent transfer to Kasturba Hospital in Manipal. The police ensured an unobstructed path for the ambulance up to Agumbe, earning widespread public praise for their humanitarian efforts. https://udayavani.com/district-news/Zero-Traffic-For-Ambulance-Rushing-A-Baby-From-Davanagere-to-Manipal-083735

Amidst the rising Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president Praveen Kumar Shetty has warned of a state-wide shutdown (Karnataka Bandh). He criticized the release of water to Tamil Nadu despite water scarcity in Karnataka and urged the state government to take a firm stand like former CM Bangarappa. He announced that Vatal Nagaraj will officially declare the date of the bandh tomorrow after consulting with various pro-Kannada and farmers' organizations. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/politics/kn/bengaluru-karnataka-bandh-date-announced-tomorrow-praveen-shetty-1279700

Following the NEET-UG exam irregularities, the Central Government has implemented two major reforms: a new amendment law to prevent paper leaks and a high-level task force led by Nandan Nilekani. The amendment increases jail terms to 10 years and fines to ₹50 lakh. However, critics argue these are hasty responses to student protests, noting that previous recommendations from the Radhakrishnan committee remain unimplemented and the new task force lacks academic experts, focusing heavily on technology instead. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/editorial/nta-exam-reforms-malpractice-bill-india-4161845

A quick and nutritious Ragi Dosa recipe that requires no grinding or long soaking. Mix 1.5 cups of ragi flour with 4 cups of water, add chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, curry leaves, and salt. Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes. If the dosa doesn't lift easily, add 1-2 spoons of rice flour. Cook on a hot tawa until crispy and serve with chutney or sambar. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/webstories/food/step-by-step-guide-to-make-healthy-instant-ragi-dosa-hgyp8om

Director H. Vinoth has revealed plans to add deleted scenes back into Vijay's recently released film 'Jana Nayagan'. The scenes include two comedy, two action, and two emotional sequences that were initially cut. Produced by KVN Productions, the film saw a delayed release due to censor issues. Additionally, news about Allu Arjun and Atlee's mega-budget project 'Raaka' and the passing of actor Gilli Shiva are highlighted. https://udayavani.com/cinema/thoughts-on-adding-a-deleted-scene-to-jana-nayagan-736187

The Chitradurga district unit of the National Struggle Committee protested near the DC office, demanding a minimum pension of ₹7,000 for KSRTC EPS-95 pensioners. Retired employees stated that the current pension of ₹1,000-₹3,000 is insufficient for family maintenance. They also requested free medical facilities and ₹5,000 financial aid for those deprived of pensions, submitting a memorandum to MP Govind Karjol. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chitradurga/infrastructure/kn/employees-demand-pension-hike-1279718

Hockey India has announced a 20-member Indian men's hockey team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side as captain. Placed in Pool A alongside Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, defending champions India will begin their campaign against Indonesia on September 20. The matches will be held at the Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, featuring 12 teams divided into two pools competing for the gold medal. https://www.varthabharati.in/sports/asian-games-indian-mens-hockey-team-announced-harmanpreet-named-captain-2264299

On July 31, an Anti-Addiction Day program will be held at Bengaluru North University's Suvarna Gange campus in Kolar to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Mahanta Shivayogi. Organized by the District Administration and Zilla Panchayat, the event will be inaugurated by District In-charge Minister B.S. Suresh, with MLA Dr. Kothur G. Manjunath presiding over it. Various local leaders, including MPs and MLAs, will participate. https://sanjevani.com/tomorrow-is-drug-free-day/