The demand for a separate municipal corporation for Dharwad has intensified, with activists setting an August 20 deadline for the Karnataka government. While supporters argue that separation from Hubballi will lead to faster development, some organizations are opposing the move, demanding public consultation under a retired High Court judge. The proposal, previously approved by the Governor during Siddaramaiah's earlier tenure, is now back with the state government for a final decision. District Minister Santosh Lad has indicated the government's inclination towards the separation. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/politics/kn/august-20-deadline-for-dharwad-municipal-corporation-tug-of-war-1281725

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is progressing rapidly in five taluks of Vijayanagara district. District Election Officer Kavitha S. Mannikeri reported that 86.88% of the 11,42,732 distributed e-forms have been digitized. During the door-to-door verification, 38,335 deceased voters and 69,511 permanently shifted voters were identified. The campaign, which started on June 30, will conclude on August 8. Additionally, 3,042 voters submitted forms online, while over 22,000 voters remained unreachable. https://www.varthabharati.in/vijayanagara/sir-campaign-in-vijayanagara-district-8688-of-forms-digitized-2265944

The Karnataka government is set to install 'Gandhi Memorial Pillars' at 87 locations visited by Mahatma Gandhi across the state. The project, costing ₹5.09 crore, commemorates the centenary of the 1924 Belagavi Congress session. Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has been entrusted with creating these 10-foot granite pillars, which will feature Gandhi's 'Seven Social Sins' message and Hoysala art. The Department of Information and Public Relations has directed district commissioners to provide precise GPS coordinates for these historical sites. https://www.prajavani.net/district/mandya/karnataka-gandhi-memorial-pillars-arun-yogiraj-4155779

Former minister B. Nagendra has been re-inducted into the Karnataka state cabinet under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Nagendra had resigned on June 4, 2024, following allegations in the Valmiki Corporation scam. Although the ED investigation is ongoing, he received a clean chit from the COD, leading to his return. This move addresses the long-standing absence of ministerial representation for the Ballari district. https://udayavani.com/district-news/b-nagendra-returns-to-ministerial-post-477272

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

The editorial discusses the potential expansion of the Karnataka state cabinet and its role in boosting administrative efficiency. It emphasizes that filling vacant positions should serve as a motivation to accelerate development projects and improve governance. The article calls for better coordination among departments and proactive measures by ministers to address public grievances effectively. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/podcast/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-editorial-podcast-4173885

The Karnataka government has issued strict guidelines for the upcoming Ganesha festival, mandating only eco-friendly clay idols in Gram Panchayat areas. Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed officials to ban the manufacturing, storage, and immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols due to their harmful chemical content like lead and mercury. The move aims to protect water bodies and aquatic life, following the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Strict action will be taken against violators of these environmental norms. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/06/karnataka-directs-gram-panchayats-to-permit-only-eco-friendly-clay-ganesh-idols-for-festival

V. Ravichandran's dream project 'Shanti Kranti', which was one of India's costliest films in 1991, is set for a re-release. Despite a massive budget of 10 crores and a star-studded cast including Juhi Chawla, Rajinikanth, and Nagarjuna across four languages, the film only collected 5 crores at the box office back then. The movie was known for its lavish 50-acre climax set and music by Hamsalekha. Ravichandran's son Vikram has now confirmed the re-release following high demand from fans. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/actor-ravichandran-shanti-kranti-kannada-movie-failure-for-reason-392728

A 2-3 year old leopard was found dead on the outskirts of Gundlupet in Chamarajanagar district. Forest officials suspect the leopard died from severe injuries sustained during a fight with a porcupine it was trying to hunt. Porcupine quills were found at the scene, supporting this theory. Bandipur forest officials have inspected the site and sent the leopard's organs to FSL for further investigation following a post-mortem. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/karnataka-districts/chamarajanagar-leopard-dies-after-clashing-with-a-porcupine-3og24g4