🧑‍🌾 500 'Kathiru' farming clubs starting in Kerala schools

Five hundred 'Kathiru' clubs are set to launch in the first phase across Kerala schools. This initiative is being driven by the Agriculture department and is targeting schools across the state. The clubs will start with 500 selected schools, with an initial budget of ₹10,000 provided per club. The goal is to integrate farming practices into students' lives, highlighting nature and food connections. Training sessions for teachers are scheduled for October 8 and 9 at SAMETI in Thiruvananthapuram. 🧑‍🌾

🚣 Kallada Jalotsavam returns bigger this September

The 54th Kallada Jalotsavam and the second leg of the 6th Champions Boat League will take place on September 23, 2026. This event is set to happen on the Kallada river, organized by the State Tourism department. The competition will feature nine snakeboats and over 15 small traditional boats, marking the highest ever turnout. After facing suspensions due to floods and COVID-19, the festival was revived and these two events were merged. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will inaugurate the function, with MLA Ullas Kovoor presiding. 🚣

🗳️ DUSU elections kick off with spending limits and vehicle fleets

The DUSU elections have officially begun with a set spending cap of Rs 5,000. Candidates are using vehicles like Defenders and Thars during the campaign across the university grounds. The election process is scheduled to run through a specific period, though exact dates are pending official announcements. This campaign phase marks the beginning of the student body's political contest for representation. Future developments will depend on voter turnout and the results declared soon.

🏥 Karnataka's education boosts talent pool, says minister

The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research's new medical college and hospital were formally inaugurated on Saturday. The event took place at Gabbur in Hubballi, attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The teaching hospital has a capacity of 1,200 beds and was established at a cost of about ₹700 crore. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that Karnataka is number one in professional education due to institutional contributions since the 1960s. This educational ecosystem has resulted in a strong talent pool for the region.

🕵️‍♂️ Cattle Theft Gang Linked to Phone Scam in Hyderabad

Police uncovered a major link between a cattle theft gang and a mobile phone racket in Hyderabad. Nine suspects were arrested in a joint operation involving the Commissioner’s Task Force and local police. Authorities seized 15 mobile phones, three cars, and ₹22 lakh in cash across 17 linked cases. The gang allegedly shifted from livestock theft to phone shop burglaries, with stolen goods routed to Bangladesh via Mumbai. Investigations are ongoing, as three other individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, remain at large. 🕵️‍♂️

🥹 Manu Bhaker emotional at Asian Games 2026 ceremony

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker felt emotional while carrying the Indian flag at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony on Saturday. She was with kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium event. Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away on June 11 at the age of 49. Rana was crucial in her career, guiding her to two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bhaker will now focus on shooting events, including the women’s 10m air pistol competition. 🇮🇳

⚡ Kerala power usage hits record high in September

Daily electricity consumption in Kerala reached 99 million units for two straight days, marking one of the highest records for September. This spike was recorded on September 17th at 99.92 mu and September 18th at 99.43 mu. Peak demand reached 5,305 MW on Thursday and 5,348 MW on Friday, with 80% of the Friday demand met via external imports. Internal hydropower generation was hampered by the weak southwest monsoon, causing storage levels to drop to 61.35%. KSEB warned that power curbs were likely to happen on Saturday evening due to anticipated higher deficits.

🇮🇳 Congress slams Trump's new Russia sanctions law

Congress asserted that forcefully resisting a 'bully' is necessary after Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on Friday. This legislation permits up to 100% tariffs on goods tied to Russian energy purchases and expands sanctions on Iran. The law gives the US president power over tariffs targeting buyers of Russian crude oil. This follows India facing questions over its ongoing Russian energy sourcing decisions. New Delhi has already conveyed concerns about this legislation's impact to senior US administration levels. 🇮🇳

🌊 DK Shivakumar boosts Tulu language status in Mangaluru

DK Shivakumar announced that Tulu will be recognized as the second additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. This move was made during a cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru, marking the first such meeting outside Bengaluru. The 2011 census showed over 18 lakh native Tulu speakers within Karnataka's six crore population. The announcement comes as the BJP holds strong electoral dominance in this coastal bastion. Further plans include renaming Dakshina Kannada and launching a new marine biotechnology policy. 🌊

🌾 Farmers call off protest after water assurance in Ballari

Farmers halted their ongoing protest outside the Irrigation Department office in Kurugodu, Ballari district, on Saturday. The demonstration, which started demanding irrigation water, involved activists and local farmers. They had insisted on a minimum release of 600 cusecs into the D7 canal before the next rains. Earlier assurances given on September 2 were not met, leading to a loss of trust. Following discussions, officials guaranteed water supply to the canal's tail-end areas. 💧

♻️ Govt pushing modern waste management in Owk

The Roads and Buildings Minister, B.C. Janardhan Reddy, stated that the government is prioritizing modern waste management projects in Owk. This was discussed during the ‘Swarna Andhra–Swachh Andhra’ programme held at Owk gram panchayat on Saturday. The focus includes Material Recovery Facilities, biogas plants, and waste-to-energy projects. He emphasized that effective waste management protects both the environment and public health. The Minister urged everyone to coordinate efforts to make Owk a clean, green model town.