Author: Rahul M

Bidadi’s WTE plant turns 600 tonnes of waste into 11.5 MW power daily, cutting landfill use and urging waste segregationIn a significant step toward sustainable waste management, Karnataka has inaugurated its first Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Bidadi. Developed jointly by the Greater Bangalore Authority (GBA), formerly BBMP, and Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), the facility aims to convert 600 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily into 11.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity.The ₹314.74 crore project is a 50:50 partnership between GBA and KPCL. The plant is expected to supply electricity to approximately 25,000 homes, marking a major milestone in the state’s…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday formed an inquiry committee to probe the allegations of graft and irregularities in a Pune land deal, involving a company linked to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar, even as the Deputy CM denied any role in it.The inquiry will be conducted by additional chief secretary (revenue) Vikas Kharge, even as Pune district collector has said the sale deed would be cancelled. Parth is the grand-nephew of NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar, who remains one of the country’s most formidable politicians, with decades of experience as…

He was the Union Home Minister, served as Bihar’s Governor, and was one of the tallest Dalit leaders in the Congress ranks in Punjab. Now, the party’s state president, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, is under fire over “casteist” comments made about Buta Singh, and an FIR was registered against him on Tuesday.Campaigning for the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on November 11, Warring referred to Buta Singh’s community, Mazhabi Sikhs, and his complexion in one of his speeches, pointing out how the Congress made him the country’s Home Minister. As the state Congress president and Ludhiana MP…

The release date of the action thriller Mufti Police has been confirmed. The film starring Arjun Sarja and Aishwarya Rajesh in lead roles will hit theatres worldwide on November 21. The movie marks the directorial debut of Dinesh Letchumanan and is produced under the GS Arts banner by G. Arul Kumar. Mufti Police is positioned as a crime thriller. The makers state that the film explores the idea that law can surpass justice and justice can surpass ethics, but ultimately ethics prevail in the final judgment. Alongside Arjun Sarja and Aishwarya Rajesh, the cast includes former…

The title poster of the Kannada film Pistol has been released. Actor Vasishta N. Simha unveiled the poster and extended his wishes to the team. The film is being produced by Prabeek Mogaveer under the banner of Atma Cinemas. He has written the story and screenplay, and will also be seen in one of the major roles. The film is directed by Ved, who has previously directed the films School Ramayana and Raven. Pistol is planned as a suspense cum crime-thriller. The team stated that there are no conventional hero or heroine roles in the film, and the narrative itself…

The teaser of the Kannada film “Ugra Tandava”, produced by social worker and real estate businessman Dr. N. Narasihmamurthy under the Surabhi Films banner, has been released. The film is directed by Gautham Surya, with Chiranth in the lead role. The shooting of the film, set against a Malenadu backdrop, is yet to begin. The story revolves around politics, the mafia, and conflicts between landlords and laborers in the coastal region. Speaking after the teaser launch, producer Narasihmamurthy said that the director has executed the teaser well and that he has confidence in the outcome of the film. He explained…

Director Simple Suni, known for presenting new talent in Kannada cinema, is introducing actor Dushyant as the lead through the upcoming film Gathavaibhava. Dushyant, who hails from Tumakuru, has trained at Tent Cinema Acting School and has experience in street plays, short films, and music videos. He also attended Krishna’s acting workshop in 2019 and learned performing skills at Pushkar Acting Institute. He received further guidance under actor Dhananjay at Ninasam. For his role in Gathavaibhava, Dushyant has undergone preparation including a 20 kg weight transformation, dance practice, martial arts, and gymnastics. The film is described as a romantic story…

The promotional song “AFRO Tapang” from the Kannada multi-starrer film 45 has become a trending hit within three days of release. The song has recorded 12 million views so far. The film stars Karunada Chakravarthy Shivarajkumar, Real Star Upendra, and Raj B. Shetty in lead roles. 45 marks the directorial debut of music director Arjun Janya and is produced by M. Ramesh Reddy under the Suraj Productions banner. Released recently through Anand Audio, the song is currently trending #23 across India and #1 in Karnataka on YouTube. For the first time in India, Uganda’s popular dance…

Title: Rona, Producer: BKR Productions, Director: Satish Kumar, Cinematography: Arun Kumar Music: Gagan Baderia, Cast: Raghu Raja Nanda, Sharath Lohitashwa, Malur Vijay, Chillar Manju, Balraj Wadi, Sangeetha Anil, Geetha, Hitesh, Abhishek Arya, Vinod, Darshan Shetty, Manoj Kumar, and others. The socially committed affluent individuals are bound to face danger from politicians, especially in the villages. This is the catchline of this action feast, narrated with suspense elements in the 126 minutes of the film Rona. The relevance of pumice stone and the village deity Mahakali is another interesting aspect focused on in the movie. Not just that—in Rona, there is…

Music director V. Harikrishna has been confirmed as the composer for a new film featuring Golden Star Ganesh, directed by Chetan Kumar of Bahaddur fame and produced by M. Munegowda. The team released a special poster extending birthday wishes to V. Harikrishna. The film, tentatively titled Production No. 3, is being produced under the banner of SVC Films by M. Munegowda. Director Chetan Kumar, who has previously directed films such as Bahaddur, Bhajarangi, Bharate, and James, will be directing this project. Ganesh is playing the lead role. The film is expected to begin shooting soon. With the combination of Ganesh,…