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1. Key Dates and Deadlines Gulbarga University has officially opened the online application window for various Post-Graduate (PG) programs, including M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, and M.Ed. Final Deadline: Candidates must submit their online applications by May 20, 2026 . Late Fee Warning: Applications submitted after this date will attract a late fee. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the process before the deadline to avoid additional financial charges and potential technical delays on the portal. 2. Application Process and Entrance Exams The admission process is a mix of entrance-based and merit-based criteria depending on the course: How to Apply: Students should visit the official university portal at gug.ac.in . The application fee is approximately ₹800 . Entrance Exams: For professional courses like MBA and MCA , the admission is governed by the Karnataka PGCET 2026 , with exams scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2026 . GUG Entrance: For other specialized PG course...

1. The Formal Request Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has officially written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis , requesting the release of 4 TMCFT (Thousand Million Cubic Feet) of drinking water. The Split: Karnataka is seeking 2 TMCFT from the Warna/Koyna reservoirs into the Krishna River and 2 TMCFT from the Ujjani reservoir into the Bhima River . Districts Affected: The supply is critical for six major districts: Kalaburagi , Belagavi , Vijayapura , Bagalkot , Yadgir , and Raichur . 2. The "Hippargi" Factor: 1.5 TMCFT Lost The crisis has been severely intensified by a technical disaster at the Hippargi Barrage in Bagalkot district. The Leakage: Damage to the 22nd crest gate led to a massive leakage, resulting in the loss of approximately 1.5 to 2 TMCFT of impounded water. Storage Depletion: Last year, Hippargi had 1.76 TMCFT of live storage at this time; currently, it has plummeted to just 0.31 TMCFT , which officials warn will only last fo...

1. The Petition and Judicial Intervention A 31-year-old candidate from Kalaburagi, Mahalaxmi , who is in an advanced stage of pregnancy, approached the Karnataka High Court after the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) refused her request to write the Gazetted Probationers (Group A & B) main examinations in her hometown. The KPSC had originally designated centers only in Bengaluru and Dharwad for the exams scheduled between April 15 and 19 . 2. The Court’s Scathing Observation Justice Dr. Chillakur Sumalatha , while hearing the petition, strongly criticized the KPSC's argument that setting up a center for a single candidate would be a "waste of public money" and "logistically difficult. " Constitutional Rights: The court ruled that denying an opportunity to a deserving candidate due to pregnancy violates Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality and special provisions for women. Planning vs. Waste: The judge rema...

1. The Core Argument: Population vs. Progress Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has officially backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s strong stance against the Union Government's proposed Delimitation Bill . The bill seeks to redraw the boundaries of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on the latest census data. The Southern Concern: Karnataka and other southern states argue that they are being "punished for their success." Since these states effectively implemented population control policies over the last few decades, a population-based seat allocation would significantly reduce their number of representatives. Political Dilution: The leaders fear that northern states with higher population growth will gain more seats, effectively weakening the political voice of South India in the Parliament. 2. Systematic Failure of Federalism? Home Minister Parameshwara emphasized that this move could lead to a systematic failure of the federal structure. He stated ...

1. The Response to "Extreme Heat" Demands Following widespread protests by labor unions and workers across Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, and Raichur , the Karnataka state government has officially sanctioned a significant relief measure for rural laborers. Workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had been demanding a reduction in mandatory work hours as temperatures in the region frequently crossed 42°C in early April. 2. Key Policy Changes (April & May 2026) The government has issued a special directive to protect workers from heatstroke and exhaustion: 30% Work Concession: Laborers in the Kalaburagi and Belagavi divisions are now granted a 30% reduction in the daily workload (measured in cubic meters of earthwork). Essentially, workers will receive full daily wages even if they complete only 70% of the standard daily task. Revised Timings: Similar to government offices, MGNREGA work-site timings have been shifted to the ea...

1. A Unified Celebration In a powerful move toward social harmony, various Veerashaiva and Lingayat organizations in Kalaburagi have decided to set aside internal ideological differences to celebrate the 893rd birth anniversary of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna on a single platform. The "Basava Jayanti Utsav Samiti," led by local legislators and religious heads, is coordinating the massive logistical effort. 2. Grand Preparation Highlights The city of Kalaburagi is being prepared for a series of high-profile events: Grand Procession: A massive cultural rally is planned for April 20, starting from the Nagareshwara School in Nehru Gunj and culminating at the iconic Basaveshwara Statue at Jagat Circle . Vachana Mantapa: The state government has fast-tracked the blueprint for a new "Vachana Mantapa" in the city, with construction work expected to be inaugurated during the festive week. Women and Youth Rallies: Special bike rallies by the women's wing a...