Bengaluru City Police direct Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy to halt all performances amid escalating protests and allegations over the play’s portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi.
Two prominent personalities from Kodagu, fashion choreographer Prasad Bidapa and former Indian hockey captain Dr A.B. Subbaiah, have been honoured with the 2026 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for their contributions to fashion and sports, respectively.
Once India's smallest state, Coorg had its own administration, political identity and proud history before merging with Mysore State in 1956. On Karnataka Rajyotsava, Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda revisits the little state's journey and the memories of a distinct identity that continues to endure in Kodagu.
The inauguration, attended by several Karnataka High Court judges and senior judicial officials, is expected to improve access to judicial services for residents of Ponnampet taluk.
The Karnataka government has announced 71 awardees for the state's second-highest civilian honour, recognising their achievements across various sectors, including art, literature, sports, education, social service and industry.
Academy president Pandanda Bopanna said the appeal was being made to ensure that the different sporting events could be conducted without scheduling conflicts. He added that discussions would be held with the concerned organisers in this regard.
The programme, conducted under the Somwarpet Liaison Zone, brought together 24 pre-registered coffee growers from Somwarpet, Madapura, Suntikoppa and Shanivarsanthe.
According to City Municipal Commissioner Ramesh, nearly eight tractor-loads of waste were collected during the post-Dasara clean-up operation.
The association has decided to suspend services for a day, alleging that the operation of bike taxis has severely affected the daily earnings of auto-rickshaw drivers.
