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State Approves WhatsApp and SMS Updates for Public Service Applications

The state government has authorized a new system that will send real‑time updates on licenses, certificates and applications directly to citizens via WhatsApp and SMS.

19 Oct 2026

Karnataka brings RTI applications under Sakala service, mandates 2‑day online registration

The Karnataka government has integrated Right to Information (RTI) applications into its Sakala service, requiring citizens to register requests online within two days, with penalties for officials on delays.

19 Oct 2026

જેઠાભાઈ ભરવાડે ચાંદલગઢ ગરબા મહોત્સવમાં નશીલા તત્વો સામે કડક કાર્યવાહીનું સંદેશ આપ્યો

મહારાષ્ટ્રના ચાંદલગઢમાં આયોજિત ગરબા મહોત્સવમાં ધારાસભ્ય જેઠાભાઈ ભરવાડે નશાની હાલતમાં ગરબા રમતા અથવા કોઈની છેડતી કરનારાઓને કડક કાર્યવાહી કરવાની ચેતવણી આપી.

19 Oct 2026

Haveri Hosts 'Food Dasara' Celebration with Zero‑Waste Initiative

In Haveri, a 'Food Dasara' event modeled after Mysuru Dasara successfully served local traditional dishes to residents of Shivamogga and Haveri districts, incorporating a zero‑waste concept.

19 Oct 2026

Chitradurga Police Launch 'Save Lives, Not Fines' Safe Driving Campaign

To curb road accidents and reduce fatalities, Chitradurga district police have initiated a special safety awareness drive titled 'Our goal is not to collect fines, but to save lives'.

19 Oct 2026

बंशीधर नगर में दशहरा-दुर्गापूजा के दौरान सुरक्षा निरीक्षण

श्री बंशीधर नगर में शनिवार को उपायुक्त पशुपतिनाथ मिश्रा और पुलिस अधीक्षक आशुतोष शेखर ने पूजा पंडालों का निरीक्षण कर सुरक्षा एवं व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित की।

19 Oct 2026

Bangalore to Appoint Additional Health Inspectors to Boost City Cleanliness

A committee has recommended hiring extra health inspectors and supervisors to strengthen waste‑management oversight in Bangalore.

19 Oct 2026

Gadag District Collects 100kg of E-Waste in Special Awareness Drive

A special awareness campaign in Gadag district successfully collected 100 kilograms of electronic waste from the public, marking a significant step towards environmental conservation.

19 Oct 2026

Intelligent Traffic Management System Deployed at 14 Key Junctions in Hubballi-Dharwad

The twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad in Karnataka have begun rolling out an advanced intelligent traffic management system across 14 major junctions to curb congestion.

19 Oct 2026

बिलासपुर में शिव टॉकीज का आगमन

बिलासपुर में प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व शिव टॉकीज का आगमन हुआ, जिससे स्थानीय लोगों में उत्साह उत्पन्न हुआ।

19 Oct 2026

Karnataka Government Bars Assignment of Extra Tasks to Village Panchayats

A new circular directs that Karnataka's village panchayats will no longer be burdened with additional duties from other departments, aiming to accelerate rural administration.

19 Oct 2026

Tanker Wheel Stuck as Road Collapses Near Bambe Hospital, Indore

A section of road near Bambe Hospital in Indore gave way, trapping a tanker’s wheel, highlighting ongoing pavement failures in the city.

19 Oct 2026