Government move to shut Hassan University evokes widespread anger
Students staged a protest at Hassan University headquarters, Hemgangotri, on Wednesday, opposing the state government’s intended move to cancel the recognition of nine universities in the state, including Hassan University.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy visits Hassan, political circles abuzz with ‘resurrection’ theories
For decades, Hassan has been known as a stronghold of the JDS, and the role of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and former Minister H.D. Revanna has been significant in its political story.
Book on ‘climate change’ to be released on February 23
The city’s Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti (BGVS) has organized a symposium on the release of the book Do we need climate change these days? published by K.S. Ravikumar and BGVS, as part of the 9th district conference of science activists on February 23, said Ahmed Hagare, executive director of BGVS district unit.
BSNL holds business meeting in district to expand reach
The Tumkur Zone TAC meeting was held on the second floor of the Hassan BSNL Bhavan on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Lok Sabha member Shreyas M. Patel and under the guidance of Senior General Manager Digambar Kumar.
Poor Dalit farmers allege ‘scam’ to dispossess them of lands
In the village of Adihalli, Kasaba, Hobli, Arsikere Taluk, more than 15 Dalit families have been cultivating an estimated 300 acres of land in survey no. 93 thus far.
Karnataka excels in fiscal prudence compared to southern peers, can do better in revenue mobilization
The inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025”was released on 25 January 2025. The report assesses five key sub-indices aggregated to form the Fiscal Health Index.
MCE board meets, outlines work ethic for the future
Principal-Secretary of the Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Chauduvalli Jagadhish, has said that the cooperation of all employees is essential for the development of the institution.
Union Minister inspects progress of Hassan airport
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday visited the Hassan Airport which is under construction and inspected it.
Planters appeal for ‘considerate view’ of MLA’s statement on elephant attack
The District Planters’ Association has said that the words spoken by local MLA H.K. Suresh about the Deputy Conservator of Forests and others should not be taken too seriously even as an elderly person was attacked by a wild elephant two days ago near Bellavar village in Belur taluk.
Youth Congress elections a sham, allege contenders
The election of the Youth Congress district president was not conducted transparently, it has been alleged.
