Kakkada Padinett today According to the traditions, on this day the field works are done as a community and later the celebration is marked by preparing 'payasa' (sweet dish) made of 'Maddusoppu'.
Domestic Violence Act to help women As per Section 8 under the Act, special protection officers have been appointed by the State government to provide legal protection to women facing atrocities within the family.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO APMC ACT
Discussion in Madikeri on Aug 9 Allaranda Rangachavadi will organise a discussion on the proposed amendment to APMC Act at Bala Bhavan in the City.
CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT
Verbal duel, fracas breakout at SDMC meet Going beyond the limits, the emergency meeting of School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) of Nittade Higher Primary School under Kukkedi Gram Panchayat limits witnessed verbal attacks and fracas between the members.
Film actor Sanjay Dutt has been sentenced to six years in jail by the TADA court.
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