A fire broke out at the Kariyakallu dumping yard in Karkala on the night of July 9. Firefighters led by Station Officer Chandrashekhar rushed to the spot and conducted an operation to extinguish the flames. The garbage caught fire, resulting in heavy smoke in the area. Due to the timely intervention of the fire department, the fire was brought under control and further damage was prevented. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/infrastructure/kn/karkala-fire-breaks-out-at-dumping-yard-timely-action-of-the-fire-brigade-1274264

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 fame Jhanvi, who recently joined the JDS party, visited her native village and gifted a smart TV to her financially struggling aunt and visually impaired uncle. Sharing emotional moments on social media, she reflected on her humble beginnings and expressed gratitude for the villagers' love. She also clarified that her current focus is on her son's future and social service, moving past previous personal controversies. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/bigg-boss-janvi-gifts-smart-tv-to-blind-uncle-after-jds-entry-gvd/articleshow-7m2y4ab

The 'My e-Khata, My Right' campaign scheduled for July 11 in Bengaluru has been cancelled. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Commissioner Maheshwar Rao stated that revenue officials are currently busy with the special summary revision of the electoral roll. Since officials are serving as electoral registration officers and supervisors, the campaign has been postponed. A new date for the campaign will be announced in the future. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/gba-chief-commissioner-maheshwar-rao-2259974

A major attack by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on a police outpost near Mangi Dam in Ziarat, Balochistan, has resulted in the deaths of 17 police personnel, including two Station House Officers. Additionally, approximately 15 officers are reported missing and are suspected of being abducted. The BLA has claimed responsibility for the assault. In response, security forces have launched a massive search operation in the region to locate the missing personnel and the attackers. https://kannada.news18.com/news/national-international/pakistan-police-station-attack-17-police-killed-several-missing-deadly-assault-news-hmg-2441549.html

Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja's personal life issues came to light during their appearance on the reality show 'Lock Upp'. Sunita spoke about Govinda's past affairs, stating that such things are common in the film industry, yet she chose to stay with him. Govinda humorously remarked that he has felt like he's in jail since getting married, while also praising Sunita's maternal love and kind nature. The couple, who married in 1987, had kept their marriage a secret until their daughter Tina was born. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/cine-world/lock-upp-show-season-3-actor-govinda-support-wife-sunita-ahuja-2uqnyee

Commuters on Charmadi Ghat road are advised to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon due to recurring incidents of tree falls, rockslides, and landslides. The narrow road connecting Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru faces visibility issues due to thick fog. While the National Highway Authority has deployed a JCB for emergency clearance and conducted pre-monsoon checks, road widening is expected only after the rainy season. Network issues remain a challenge for reporting incidents. https://udayavani.com/district-news/charmadi-ghat-travel-exercise-double-the-caution-during-the-monsoon-917493

Two B.Tech students from Andhra Pradesh, Ganesh Naik and Santosh Kumar, were rescued from the middle of Mallalli Falls in Kodagu's Somwarpet taluk. The duo had illegally crossed a fence to reach the waterfall's center when a sudden increase in water flow left them stranded on a rock. Alert locals informed the fire department, and after a daring operation by the Somwarpet fire brigade and local volunteers, both students were brought to safety. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/state/rescue-of-two-students-from-andhra-pradesh-who-were-stuck-in-the-middle-of-kas26070802403

Samantha's film 'Maa Inti Bangaram' is on the verge of entering the 100 crore club, having earned 95 crores so far. However, the release of Akhil Akkineni's film 'Lenin' on July 10 might pose a challenge to this milestone. If 'Lenin' receives a positive response, it could impact the box office collection of Samantha's woman-centric film, potentially stopping it from creating history in the Telugu film industry. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/samantha-maa-inti-bangaram-chases-100-cr-will-akhil-lenin-be-a-roadblock-1209964.html

Farmers in Karkala and Hebri are facing severe anxiety due to a 50 percent deficit in monsoon rainfall, affecting paddy cultivation in highland fields. According to the agriculture department, only 30.24 percent of the targeted 8,752 hectares have been sown so far. To combat local labor shortages, over 250 workers from ghat regions have arrived for transplanting activities. Despite the initial delay, officials expect sowing to reach 80 percent completion by next week if rainfall improves. https://udayavani.com/district-news/karkala-rain-deficit-farmers-cultivating-bettugadde-upland-paddy-fields-worried-998932