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Hampi continues to surprise historians and archaeologists with yet another remarkable discovery from the glorious Vijayanagara era. After recent findings of buried Alvar idols and remnants of ancient temple structures, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has now unearthed an ancient drainage system near the iconic Hazara Rama Temple. The newly discovered structure highli...

In a major crackdown on industrial pollution in Koppal district, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on Thursday sealed two steel and sponge iron factories accused of causing severe air and water pollution in nearby villages. The action comes after months of protests and growing public outrage against polluting industries operating in the region.

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The broken remains of two Alwar statues have been found during ongoing excavations on the northern side of the Hazara Rama Temple complex in Hampi, the Archaeological Survey of India has confirmed. It is the first time that independent sculptures of the Alwar saints have been discovered anywhere in Hampi, and the find is expected to open new lines of inquiry into the religiou...

A buried temple structure from the Vijayanagara period has been discovered near the southern gate wall of the Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi, during ongoing restoration work by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The find includes a brick-built shikhara, the top of a sanctum sanctorum, and rare stone carvings of elephants, pointing to a structure that may have stood for ce...

In a major step towards preserving Karnataka’s rich cultural and historical heritage, the Vijayanagara district administration and Kannada University, Hampi, have launched an ambitious initiative to identify and digitize ancient handwritten manuscripts found across the district. The project was inaugurated under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Kavitha S. Mannikeri and i...