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Jagaluru Congress MLA B. Devarajappa expressed strong dissatisfaction after Jagaluru taluk was excluded from the government’s drought-hit list even though four other taluks in Davanagere district were included. He argued that Jagaluru faces serious water problems because it lacks a major river or irrigation source. The MLA announced that he would boycott district-level meetings until the taluk received fair treatment and said he was prepared to resign if the issue remained unresolved. He also said senior officials had assured him that Jagaluru could be considered for inclusion in a second drought-hit list.

The annual feast celebrations at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Health in Harihar began with a ceremonial flag hoisting and the blessing of the renovated grotto. Thousands of devotees from Karnataka and neighbouring states attended the opening celebrations, which included prayers, Eucharistic services, healing prayers and a community meal. Daily novena Masses and devotional programmes are scheduled to continue through September 7. The celebrations will culminate on September 8 with the Festal Day marking the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A man identified as Munna, a resident of Mehebub Nagar in Davanagere, collapsed while filling petrol into his two-wheeler at a fuel station in SPS Nagar. He reportedly worked as a lorry driver and was returning home after collecting payment for his work when the incident occurred. CCTV footage captured him suddenly collapsing, and people nearby attempted to help him but could not save his life. A heart attack is suspected; the report also states that he had previously suffered a cardiac episode and had a stent fitted.

Around 830 country chickens belonging to farmers Prakash and Arjun died suddenly in Ramagondanahalli village of Davanagere taluk. The farmers said there had been no known illness among the birds and no major change in the feed before hundreds were found dead. Veterinary officials visited the site, inspected the poultry and collected samples to determine the exact cause of the deaths. Farmers have expressed suspicion of possible foul play, although this has not been established, and the affected families have sought compensation for their losses.

BJP Raitha Morcha organised a bandh in Davanagere protesting the release of water from the Bhadra reservoir to other districts and the Karnataka government’s ban on gutka and pan masala. Former minister M.P. Renukacharya led demonstrations at several locations in the city, with protesters burning tyres at major junctions. The protesters argued that local farmers were already facing water shortages and that arecanut growers were suffering from falling prices. The bandh affected businesses, educational institutions and public transport in parts of Davanagere.