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District Plus

Rs 2-lakh bribe collection attempt lands official in Lokayukta net

Town Panchayat Chief Officer Basavaraj was caught by Lokayukta while receiving money in person at his office on Thursday.

Politics

Karnataka government tightens the noose around exploitative micro financiers

The government has implemented the Karnataka Micro (Micro) Loans and Small Loans (Prevention of Coercive Measures) Ordinance, 2025, from February 12 to control harassment and coercive recovery measures taken by microfinance institutions, lending agencies and moneylenders on borrowers who default on loans taken from microfinance institutions by middle and lower middle class people.

Education

APJ College students shine in 2025 JEE Mains -1, make Hassan proud

The results of the JEE Mains-1 were announced on Tuesday, and students of the prestigious APJ PU College in Hassan have achieved excellent results by scoring top ranks.

District Plus

Tussle over ‘unauthorised-but-well-intentioned’ Miyawaki forest in Hassan district

A “Miyawaki forest” was recently developed in Hassan district by Hasiru Bhoomi Pratishthana, but it has been removed owing to allegations that it was put up on government land without due permission.

Business

FKCCI Director meets Industries Minister, seeks support for Hassan district

Recently, Hassan entrepreneur and Director of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) HA Kiran met State Industries Minister MB Patil and submitted a memorandum to him seeking prominence to Hassan district in the “Invest Karnataka” event which is being held on February 12, 13 and 14.

Politics

Officer abused by MLA’s son, alleges complaint to State Women’s Commission

“It is a serious matter that Bhadravati MLA B.K. Sangameshwara’s son B. S. Basavesh has unreasonably abused Shimoga District Scientist Jyoti of the Mines and Geology Department,” a complaint to the state women’s commission by the Karnataka Rashtra Samiti Party (KRSP) has alleged.

Business

Vizag Steel reborn under Modi 3.0, Rs 11,440-crore revival package under implementation: Minister

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced that the National Steel Industry (RNIL) or Vizag Steel Company in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which was facing severe financial losses and was on the verge of privatization, will be revived at a cost of ₹11,440 crore.

Culture

Kuvempu was a great sage, says Adichunchanagiri Math seer

Rashtrakavi Kuvempu was not only a writer but also a great sage, Dr. Sri Nirmalananda Nath Swamiji, president of the Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Mahasamsthan Math, has said.

Education

Vijaya School students make district, State and institution proud again

The students of Vijaya School, Hassan, have brought laurels to the institution once again by excelling at the Southern India Science Fair – 2025 held from 21 to 25 January 2025.

Infrastructure

Hassan Airport: ‘Encroachment’ by land losers cleared amid tight security

Despite locals protesting against the clearance of a “compound wall” at the airport site in Hassan on Thursday, the encroachment on the acquired area was cleared under tight police supervision.