January 31, 2026

West Godavari Leaders Push Andhra Govt to Dredge Upputeru to Save Crops and Ponds

West Godavari leaders, led by MLA Pulaparthi Ramanjaneyulu, call on Andhra Pradesh government to dredge Upputeru outlet. They want to protect crops and aquaculture ponds from flooding. Officials also discuss irrigation upgrades, solid waste dumps, and fisherfolk aid at the district meeting.

January 31, 2026

Key IDL Lake Road Closed for Sewer Repairs Starting January 31; Traffic Rerouted

IDL Lake Road from Madhapur to Kukatpally will be closed for a week starting Jan 31 for sewer line repairs. Cyberabad police warn of heavy traffic and provide alternate routes.

January 31, 2026

KSRTC Bans Tobacco Ads on All Buses and Bus Stands in Karnataka by Mid-February

KSRTC orders removal of all tobacco-related advertisements on buses and bus stands. The ban must be enforced within 15 days by February 15, following Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy's directive.

January 31, 2026

Police Seize 15kg Ganja from Passengers on Ernakulam Express at Ongole Station

Police seized 15kg of ganja from two passengers on Ernakulam Express at Ongole station. The accused were handed to authorities for investigation. Police urge public to report drug trade.

January 31, 2026

CUK Launches National-Level CS-AITHON 2026 Hackathon to Boost AI Innovation

Central University of Karnataka inaugurated CS-AITHON 2026, a big hackathon focused on AI and computer science. Over 300 students from 102 teams entered. Only 40 teams were shortlisted for a campus event.

January 31, 2026

Four Migrant Workers Found Dead in Bengaluru Labour Shed Suspected Suffocation

Four migrant workers from Assam died mysteriously inside a labour shed near Bengaluru. Poor ventilation and closed doors during late-night cooking may have caused suffocation. Police are investigating the tragic incident.

January 31, 2026

Experts Cite Empathy Gap and Info Failure Blocking Universal Accessibility

Experts say lack of empathy, poor info spread, and no ongoing architect training hurt accessibility efforts. Coordination and budget issues deepen the problem, say Kerala conclave speakers.

January 31, 2026

Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara Ends Amid Devotee Crowds and Major Traffic Jams in Medaram

The four-day Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara concluded with tribal deities returning to their homes. Millions attended the festival in Telangana, but heavy traffic jams caused hardships for devotees.

January 31, 2026

Kalaburagi Police Nab Two Burglars, Recover Gold and Motorcycle Worth ₹12.14 Lakh

Kalaburagi police solved four house burglary cases and caught two repeat offenders. They recovered gold, cash, and a motorcycle valued at ₹12.14 lakh. Police urge citizens to install CCTV for safety.

January 31, 2026

IIT Dharwad Hosts Week-Long Maths Programme for Undergraduates from Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra

62 undergraduates from 40 colleges across Karnataka and nearby states joined IIT Dharwad's 'Initiation into Mathematics' to boost logical thinking and move beyond memorisation.