Vasanth Kumar

Karnataka has urged the Centre to extend the Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) to all districts, citing improved groundwater levels in over 200 gram panchayats. Currently operational in 14 districts, the scheme promotes groundwater conservation through community efforts. Despite receiving Rs 1,201 crore and completing over 1,700 projects, expansion is pending Centre’s approval. Water activists highlight its need in contaminated areas like the Arkavathy basin. A Rs 9.5 crore rainwater project in Doddatumakuru faces delays despite approval.

RAICHUR: Youth Congress leader A Vasanth Kumar who was nominated chairman of the Urban Development Authority here by the Karnataka, could not take charge of his new office on Tuesday. Sources said, the government issued a notification to the post on November 27, and it was communicated to Vasanth Kumar and the Deputy Commissioner.

In what could serve as a major inspiration to civil services aspirants, Rallapalli Jagat Sai and Vasanth Kumar, two brothers from West Godavari district, cleared the coveted civil services examination, 2020, despite their humble background. The Union Public Service Commission released the final results of the civil services exam on Friday.

Kannada actor Vasanth Kumar, who was last seen playing a prominent role in mega serial 'Lakshmi Baramma', is back on Kannada television with a bang.

A scuffle over parking of vehicles near a house ended in the death of a 26-yearold man in Yeshwantpur on Sunday.

MANGALORE: The KSRTC will provide 1,500 free bus passes to mentally challenged sportspersons taking part in the Special Olympics to be held at Padubelle in Udupi district from March 4.

Students of the government high school at Nidige will showcase their paintings at the Venkatappa Arts Gallery in Bangalore from December 27 to 30.

Special Olympics Bharat, National Sports Federation and Union ministry of youth affairs and sports accredited Special Olympics Bharat - Karnataka, a sports event for people with intellectual disability. To celebrate the landmark achievement, officials of Karnataka State Association for Special Educators and Supportive Staff, Bengaluru said they are organizing a felicitation programme at the Town Hall here on Monday.

Saanidhya Residential School and Training Centre, Shaktinagar, will host a two-day annual event, Vision-2023 and Saanidhya Utsav, from February 25.

All India Radio, Mangalore in association with Ramakrishna Math is organising a state-level programme for youth - Viveka Spoorthi, Yuva Shakti to celebrate the 150 thbirth anniversary of youth icon - Swami Vivekananda on the math premises at Mangaladevi here on Wednesday.

All India Radio, Mangalore in association with Ramakrishna Mutt will organize a state-level programme for youth - Viveka Spoorthi, Yuva Shakti to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of youth icon - Swami Vivekananda on the mutt premises at Mangaladevi here on Wednesday.

A hijack drama enacted by five youths who were in an inebriated state on Thursday night along the Tumkur Road came to an abrupt end within 7km.

HYDERABAD: The discussion in the state Assembly on the murder of Paritala Ravindra remained incomplete on Friday too.