Koppal: A pilot version of the Karnataka Attendance Management System (KAMS) utilising AI has been introduced in four PU colleges. This Android-based application, created by the state-run e-administration centre, employs AI-driven facial recognition and GPS technology to authenticate employees.The app was made available to the staff of PU colleges in Bengaluru South, Haveri, Koppal, and…
Pic: MP K Rajashekar HitnalKoppal: MP K Rajashekar Hitnal was accused by the District Contractors’ Association of monopolising the stone crusher business in the district.A press note issued by the association claims that MP Hitnal launched an agency named ‘Prerana’, comprising all crusher owners in the district as members. The contractors contend that this led…
Pic: Deceased Halappa’s wife, Kavita, and his brother Mailarappa, died on Oct 3 eveningHosapete (Vijayanagara): The casualty count from the LPG cylinder explosion in Gadiganur on Sept 27 rose to four.Advocate Halappa’s wife, Kavita, 30, and his brother Mailarappa, 45, died on the evening of Oct 3 at Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru. Earlier that morning, Halappa…
Caption: Members of various organisations stage a sit-in protest near Ambedkar Circle in Vijayapura against the state govt’s move to establish a medical college in the city on PPP modelVijayapura: Members of various organisations have launched a sit-in protest against the state govt’s proposal to establish a medical college on Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model in Vijayapura.While…
Pic: CM Siddaramaiah after opening a superspecialty hospital in Belagavi on SaturdayBelagavi: Chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified that, due to excessive rainfall in Belagavi and other parts of North Karnataka, standing crops in around 10 lakh hectares were damaged. Since rainfall is still continuing in many areas, compensation will be distributed after conducting crop damage surveys.He…
Pic: Both Hindus and Muslims participate in the procession of Dyamavva idol organised as part of Dasara in Kakakeri, Gadag districtGadag: Hindus and Muslims jointly participated in the procession of Goddess Dyamavva in Kalakeri village, Gadag district, which concluded on Friday morning. As per the century-old tradition, the idol resides for one and a half…
Hubballi: With the govt compelling primary school teachers to conduct the caste census even during Dasara, many are under stress. Some faced awkward situations at homes, where residents questioned their caste and asked Dalit or lower-caste teachers to stay away during rituals. Older teachers above 55 are struggling with smartphones and are hiring youth to…
Pic: An enumerator conducts socio-economic survey of a family in Haveri Haveri: Teachers conducting the socio-economic survey for the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes are encountering significant challenges due to non-sequential housing allotment. Originally scheduled to conclude within the next two days, the survey was delayed as numerous issues remained unresolved, leaving enumerators to…
Vijayapura: A man allegedly opened fire with his licenced revolver during a group clash at Durga Devi Jatra in Ankalagi village of Vijayapura taluk on Friday. Police said they detained the shooter and registered two cases in connection with the incident. Padmavati Yamanappa Kurade stated in her complaint that there was an old dispute between…
Kalaburagi: A farmer from Basavapatpana village in Kalaburagi taluk died by suicide by jumping into the backwaters of Bhima River on Saturday. Mareppa Sayabanna Barma, 42, was distressed after witnessing his cotton crop inundated by floodwaters. Barma had taken a loan of Rs 2 lakh from Bank of Baroda for cultivation on 2acres of land…
