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Banjarumale Hamlet a beacon of democracy amidst odds

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, April 26 (UNI) Nestled amidst the lush hills of the Western Ghats, Banjarumale emerges not just as a remote hamlet but as a beacon of democracy, defying odds and capturing hearts with its unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
In the tranquil landscapes of Belthangady taluk, Dakshina Kannada district, this community of forest dwellers, tribal farmers, and gatherers of minor forest produce has etched its name in the annals of democratic history with an extraordinary feat – achieving a flawless 100% voter turnout in the ongoing Lok Sabha election. Herein lies a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of democracy.
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Unlocking Uttara Kannada: Karnataka's next frontier in medical tourism

Unlocking Uttara Kannada: Karnataka's next frontier in medical tourism

07 May 2024 | 3:23 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) Uttara Kannada district is on the cusp of a groundbreaking development set to transform its healthcare accessibility. Sudeeksha Super Speciality Hospital, to be built in the sprawling Honnavar taluk, is poised to emerge as a beacon of medical excellence, addressing the longstanding healthcare needs of the region.

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Kerala :Three killed, and four injured in road accident at Kasaragod

07 May 2024 | 3:11 PM

Kasaragod, May 7 (UNI) Three persons from a family were killed, and four others injured, one of them seriously, when a speeding Ambulance rushing with a patient to Mangalore from a hospital in Kasaragod collided with a car at Kunjathur, National Highway (NH), near Manjeswaram in the district, on Tuesday.

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Sex scandal: HDK seeks Guv's intervention, alleges SIT more aligned with K'taka CM & DyCM

Sex scandal: HDK seeks Guv's intervention, alleges SIT more aligned with K'taka CM & DyCM

07 May 2024 | 2:21 PM

Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Senior JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the state government of bias in the ongoing investigation of the 'obscene videos' case.

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Palpable voter regret, asserts Mallikarjun Kharge

Palpable voter regret, asserts Mallikarjun Kharge

07 May 2024 | 12:58 PM

Kalaburagi, May 7 (UNI) The Congress national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, accompanied by his son Priyank Kharge, exercised their franchise at a polling station in Gundugurthi village in Kalaburagi for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday.

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Early voters Joshi, Priyank, Yatnal set tone for Karnataka's LS polls

Early voters Joshi, Priyank, Yatnal set tone for Karnataka's LS polls

07 May 2024 | 12:04 PM

Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and Senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal emerged as early birds in Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections, casting their votes on Tuesday in the state's second phase polling.

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