Workers across Karnataka strike against Labour Codes in statewide protest

Organised and unorganised workers across Karnataka stayed off work on February 12 as part of a general strike called by the Joint Committee of Trade Unions (JCT

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A heartwarming initiative! The Government Higher Primary School in Lingadahalli, #Koppal, is sending its students on their first-ever flight this year, thanks to a united community effort.

https://thesouthfirst.com/news/community-unites-to-send-karnataka-government-school-students-on-maiden-flight/

Community unites to send Karnataka government school students on maiden flight

The Government Higher Primary School in Lingadahalli, Koppal, has decided to take students on an airplane journey for this year's annual tour, prioritising safety and fulfilling the dreams of underprivileged students

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Santosh Kumar Anjaneya Chitragar, a 32-year-old #Kinnal artist from #Karnataka’s #Koppal district, carries on a centuries-old craft rooted in the Vijayanagara Empire.

Discover his inspiring story of artistry and tradition by Diksha Devadiga
https://thesouthfirst.com/featured/reviving-tradition-the-story-of-kinnal-artist-santosh-kumar-anjaneya-chitragar/

Reviving tradition: The story of Kinnal artist Santosh Kumar Anjaneya Chitragar

Kinnal — or Kinhal — craft is a form of sculpting wood and it has a history that dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire. Historians speculate that when the Vijayanagara empire fell to invaders, the vast community of artisans, who carved the images of the Hampi temple complex, scattered, affecting the craft.

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