It will gradually be screened across 20 schools in Bengaluru, including government schools, under Project SAFE (Student Advocacy for Emotional Well-being).
Imaan Zara Khan during the screening of her film Unspoken in Bengaluru.(Photo | EPS)
Bengaluru :
Young people are often encouraged to speak up when they are struggling, but what happens when they cannot find the words to express what they feel? And when they do speak, will the people around them listen without dismissing their concerns?
These questions form the premise of Unspoken, a youth-led film written and directed by 16-year-old filmmaker and researcher Imaan Zara Khan. The film follows four teenagers from different backgrounds who face emotional struggles they find difficult to articulate, highlighting the need for safer spaces where young people can acknowledge their distress and seek support.
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the film was screened in Bengaluru on Friday as part of an initiative to take conversations on student mental health beyond awareness campaigns. It will gradually be screened across 20 schools in Bengaluru, including government schools, under Project SAFE (Student Advocacy for Emotional Well-being).
The initiative also includes the development of a mental health first-aid programme intended to help teachers and students recognise signs of distress and respond appropriately.
“I think everyone tells young people to speak up, but they do not realise that sometimes there are no words to express what they are going through. Even if they find the courage to speak, are the people around them willing to listen, or will they dismiss them?” Imaan said.
The film follows four teenagers whose circumstances could hardly be more different. One is a popular social media influencer struggling with body image and self-confidence.
Imaan with the cast and crew of the film(Photo | EPS)
No hero moments: Film tackles ‘Unspoken’ mental health struggles of youth
Another is a boy from a middle-class family in Lucknow who wants to pursue art but faces expectations of conventional masculinity. A young aspiring runner from Assam grapples with the economic realities that make pursuing his ambitions difficult, while a girl at a boarding school struggles with loneliness and parental expectations. Their experiences differ, but their inability to express what they are going through connects them.
Imaan said she wanted the characters to resemble authentic students rather than portrayals of clinical diagnoses. The film does not offer dramatic turning points or easy resolutions to their problems. Instead, it seeks to create a moment of recognition for viewers who may see their own experiences reflected in the characters.
“I do not want there to be a big, dramatic hero moment. I want there to be a small moment of recognition. We need to create an environment where people can speak up and understand what they are going through without having to figure everything out by themselves,” she said.
The idea for the film emerged from observations of her peers and cousins. As she researched the subject further, Imaan said she became increasingly concerned about the stigma surrounding mental health and the social consequences young people often associate with seeking help.
Her work involved both primary and secondary research, including conversations with her parents and a survey of around 750 students on their mental health experiences. Imaan chose filmmaking as a medium because she believes personal stories can make emotional struggles easier to recognise than statistics alone. “Data does not really change behaviour. Stories do. The impact stories can have in driving change is different from a statistic that someone reads once or twice and then forgets,” she said.
Through the school screenings, Imaan hopes to study the impact of storytelling as an intervention within school mental health systems and use the findings to develop a framework for student well-being. Project SAFE brings together the film, discussions and the proposed mental health first-aid programme.
The latter is aimed at helping students and teachers identify signs of distress, understand how to respond and support peers who may be struggling.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Gayathri M Kurup / October 11th, 2026
Highland Islamic Forum (HIF INDIA) inaugurated its new Seva Kendra and launched its official website at a programme held at the HIF Auditorium on Friday evening. The programme began with Qirat by Ahil Farooq, followed by an address by chief guest Mohammed Kunhi. Explaining the services offered by the Seva Kendra, Rafil Ahmed said the centre would help people access various government services and welfare schemes. These include assistance with Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar updates, Senior Citizen cards, Ayushman cards, scholarships, Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, and income and caste certificates.
People seeking assistance can contact the Seva Kendra at +91 98450 81312. Website to showcase HIF’s charitable work Shaz Rasheed, convenor of the programme, introduced HIF INDIA’s new website, www.hif.org.in, developed by Nexhala Solutions LLP. The website brings together information about the organisation’s various social welfare and charitable initiatives, including house construction for needy families, care for orphans, assistance to masjids, provision of clean drinking water and medical support.
Describing the website as a platform for “Shopping for the Aakhirah”, Shaz Rasheed explained that it would allow people to choose projects they wished to support, understand how their contributions would be used and make donations online. The platform offers multiple payment options, including UPI and bank transfers, and provides receipts for donations. It is available in English, Kannada and Hindi.
The guests jointly inaugurated the Seva Kendra and launched the website during the programme.
Mementos presented to contributors HIF President Rizwan Pandeshwar, Mr. Nazeer from the Minority Department and Rafeeq Master of Namma Nadu Okkuta also addressed the gathering.
The Khatheeb Ustad of Masjid Ul Ehsan was among those present.
During the event, HIF presented mementos to Namma Nadu Okkuta in recognition of its role in training the Seva Kendra staff, and to Nexhala Solutions LLP for developing the website. A memento was also presented to Mr. Nazeer in appreciation of his guidance and assistance regarding scholarships and other government welfare benefits.
Bilal Raif hosted the programme and delivered the vote of thanks.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 10th, 2026
Sarah Mehmood began as a reader. Today she writes fiction rooted in the lives of young Indian Muslims.
She found an online platform where young writers worldwide published novels chapter by chapter. She noticed a gap. Muslim fiction set in India, especially about young Muslim women, was hard to find.
“I stumbled upon writing by chance,” she recalls.
Curiosity became a wish to write the missing stories. She wanted authentic, positive representation and relatable characters for young women.
Her characters dress modestly, stay devoted to their Creator and hold ambitions for their futures. They follow their faith without being defined by it alone. They also face a universal tension between who society expects them to be and who they want to become.
This tension drives her book ‘Bowled Over by the Broken’. Sarah wrote it after readers dismissed events in novels as things found only in stories. She wanted to prove otherwise.
She drew on experiences familiar to many young South Asian women. Some hear taunts about a brown complexion. Others face pressure to marry soon after finishing their education. Some hear the assumption compatibility will grow after the wedding.
Sarah refuses to treat the wedding as the finish line. “Most stories end at the wedding,” she says. “In this book, the most eventful part begins after it.”
Her three self-published books share one idea. Faith and dreams belong together. “You do not have to abandon your religion while seeking to accomplish your dreams,” she says.
Sarah works as an Assistant Professor with a background in Food Science and Nutrition. Her training teaches her to question, analyse and look beyond the obvious.
She balances teaching, research and writing. Writing helps her cope with the load. “On days when I think I’m too busy for anything apart from work,” she says, “those happen to be the same days when I find myself scrambling to pen down my thoughts as a means of destressing.” She sums it up in one line: “Painters paint, bakers bake, and writers write.”
Her path from online reader to self-published author and academic followed no fixed plan. It began when she noticed a gap and decided to fill it. Her stories ask young Muslim women to keep their identity whole. They leave room for dreams alongside devotion and ambition alongside values.
Melkar Women’s PU College, Sajipa Munnur in Bantwal taluk has bagged 100 percent pass results in the Commerce stream in II PUC for the third consecutive year.
According to a press release, the college had bagged an overall pass percentage of 98 percent in II PUC examination.
Shalima K P topped the college with a total of 556 out of 600 marks in Arts stream, followed by Himayattunnisa with a total of 543 marks in Commerce stream.
Naseeba (533), Aaminamma (533), Ramlath (527), Hafeeza (526), Fathimath Zohara (523), Haleema Sadiya (519), Ramzeeya (516), Thazeema Banu (511), Shafeeka (511), Katheejathul Kubura (510), Rabiyathul Nishyan(510) are other toppers in the college.
“A total of 133 students had appeared for the II PUC examination for the academic year 2014-15. Out of which 13 students passed with distinction while 87 students have passed with first class and 29 students have passed with second class,” said chairman of the institution S M Rasheed Haji in the press release.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld / Home> Karnataka / by Media Release / August 26th, 2016
The Kanara Industries Association (KIA) elected its new office-bearers for 2026-27 at its 46th Annual General Body Meeting held at the C. N. Shetty Convention Hall, Baikampady, on September 30.
B. A. Iqbal was elected as the President, while Ramachandra was elected Vice President.
Roshan Baliga B. will serve as the Secretary, with Suresh B. Karkera as Joint Secretary and Sundar B. as Treasurer.
The meeting was attended by members of the association.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 01st, 2026
Dr Inamul Hasan Madar of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), has been conferred the Kalam Medal of Excellence in Translational Innovation at the NEXT GENE Bioscience Summit 2026 held in New Delhi on September 19.
The award was presented by noted cardiac surgeon and healthcare innovator Dr Shriram Nene in recognition of Dr Madar’s contributions to precision medicine, multi-omics, cancer research and translational healthcare.
His research integrates genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence for biomarker discovery and personalised medicine, with a focus on translating advances in biomedical science into practical healthcare applications.
Dr Madar has a strong record of scientific publications and patents and continues to work in biomedical research aimed at developing innovative approaches to diagnosis and personalised treatment.
source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network / September 21st, 2026
Yasmin Sait, an author & life-purpose coach and a resident of Gokulam in Mysuru, was crowned ‘Super Elite Mrs. India Astral 2026’ at the 10th Grand Edition of Miss Teen, Miss, Lady & Mrs. India Astral 2026 in Bengaluru.
The 3-day national pageant was held at The Kings Meadows, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru, recently.
Yasmin is the daughter of late Minister Azeez Sait & Zubaida Bai couple and sister of NR MLA Tanveer Sait.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Gallery> Photo News / September 30th, 2026
Students of Barakah NEET Academy’s 2026 batch have recorded strong results in medical admissions, with around 30% securing MBBS seats and another 25% gaining admission to BDS courses.
The results mark the second consecutive year of encouraging performance by the academy, which reported 100% medical course admissions among its students in 2025.
The remaining students are awaiting the third round of counselling, with the academy expecting them to secure seats in MBBS, BDS, BAMS and other government medical courses. The academy has expressed confidence in achieving 100% enrolment for the batch.
Following the results, the academy has launched a new NEET repeater batch, particularly for female students, offering preparation in a safe and culturally sensitive environment.
The academy provides hostel accommodation, nutritious food, attention to cultural and religious needs, round-the-clock security, an affordable non-commercial fee structure and professional academic training.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 20th, 2026
Through rigorous training, continuous hard work and self-confidence, Insha Taskeen has turned her childhood dream into reality. She has now obtained her commercial pilot licence, earning the distinction of being the first woman commercial pilot from Udupi taluk.
Insha Taskeen is the daughter of Ikhlaq Ahmed and Syed Tabassum from Bailur in Udupi city. Her brother serves as a senior executive for Air India at the Delhi airport.
Insha Taskeen completed her education from LKG to Class 12 at Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar. Afterwards, driven by her dream of becoming a pilot, she underwent training at Redbird Flight Training Academy. At Redbird’s institution in Delhi, she attended ground classes and prepared for the required exams over a period of one year, passing all exams successfully on her very first attempt.
As the next phase of her training, she successfully completed 200 hours of flight training at the Belagavi flying base and obtained her commercial pilot licence.
Insha Taskeen’s achievement of fulfilling her childhood dream through dedicated training, persistent effort and confidence serves as an inspiration to the young women of Udupi district, especially those aspiring to build a career in the aviation sector.
“Initially, I had no interest in becoming a pilot. While studying in SSLC, we once went to Delhi. Seeing the airport there sparked a desire in me to become a pilot. With the support of my family, I was able to make my dream come true. In the coming days, I aim to work as a commercial pilot and dream of achieving even more in the aviation field,” says Capt. Insha Taskeen.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 21st, 2026
Many parts of India, including parts of Kananda-speaking states, witnessed revolts against the British Raj following the mutiny of 1857. The following 132 names of the martyrs of the 1857 War of Independence are from Karnataka (hundreds of martyrs remain unaccounted for). These included Hindus-Muslims-Sikhs as well as people of all Castes and sections, women included. These names have been gathered from Dictionary of Martyrs: India’s Freedom Struggle 1857-1947, v. 5, Ministry of Culture, Government of India & ICHR, 2018. It is based on contemporary British official documents including ‘Mutiny Records’. This list has been compiled by Dr. Shamsul Islam, former Associate Professor of Delhi University, and published as a Poster during the BV Kakkilaya Oration 2023, held at University College, Mangalore on September 9, 2023.
Koppala Durga (Fort) Battle 1858
The bloodiest anti-British rebellion was at Koppala Fort under the leadership of Bhima Rao Nadagouda, also known as Mundaragi Bhima Raya. Bhima Raya was born as the son of Ranga Rao, Tehsildar of Bellary. Bhimaraya himself served as a Mamledar (a land revenue official) in Bellary, Hoovina Hadagali, and Harapana Halli. He could not stand the exploitation of peasantry under British rule and he was finally dismissed from his position as a result of his protests against the British exploitation of the peasantry. He led the anti-tax propaganda in Dharwad and urged people to join the anti-British movement. In 1857, he gathered 300-400 people and planned a revolt at Hammigi.
However, he had to hold the plan as the information leaked and the District Collector got to know about their plan. He was a friend of Nana Saheb and the latter urged him to revolt in his letters.
He contacted various groups of Beda fighters and started accumulating arms and creating ammunition dumps at various places. He organized an anti-British alliance of patriotic chiefs like Kenchan Gowda Sirnagowda of Govenkop, Srinivas Desai of Dumbal, and Bhaskar Rao Bhave of Nargund, and raised an army of over 3,000 soldiers. On 23 May 1858, the founder of Dambal raided one such arms cache of Kenchan Gowda at Hammigi and sealed it. Rao and his comrade Soratur Desai gathered supporters and marched on Hemmigi took back all the arms and ammunition and shifted to a safer place in Shirahatti. Then he started raiding British armories in various places. Many local landowners and kings supported Bhimaraya and joined him in the revolt. When the British took Bhimaraya’s wife and kids as hostages, Bhimaraya came with his army freed his family went to the fort in Koppal, and prepared to fight with a large stock of food, arms, and ammunition. By May 30, they and Kenchan Gowda had fled to Koppal Fort after killing the security guards, looting the weapons, and attacking the treasuries at Dambal and Gadag. British gathered a large force from their stations at Dharwad, Raichur, Hyderabad, and Bellary and marched on Koppal fort. After a fierce fight, Bhimaraya fell to the bullets on 1 June 1858. British carried out brutal reprisals against Bhimaraya’s associates and supporters.
Martyrs of the Koppaladurg Battle 1858
Bhim Rao Nadgowda: Mundargi, Gadag. Leader. Fell at the battleground after gallant resistance and died on 1 June 1858.
Kenchan Gowda Sirnagowda: Hammigi, Mundaragi, Gadag. Leader. Killed during the battle near the gateway of the fort on 1 June 1858. Captured by the British during the battle, sentenced to death, and shot dead by firing squad or blown away with a cannon in June 1858
3.Bala Saheb: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag
4. Baramappa: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
5. Barma: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
6. Bani Saheb: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
7. Barmappa: Nowli, Hadagali, Ballary.
8. Basava: Mundwad, Mundargi, Gadag.
9. Basavanna: Navalagund, Dharwad.
10. Basayya: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
11. Basayya: Wadarhatti, Mundargi, Gadag.
12. Basayya Talari: Tahrargi, Mundargi, Gadag
13. Bawa/Baba Saheb: Kurlahalli, Gadag.
14. Beemah: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
15. Beemnah: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
16. Bassya: Kundgul, Dharwad.
17. Bhim: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
18. Bhima: Kukanur, Yelburga, Koppal.
19. Bhima: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
20. Bhimanna: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
21. Bhimappa: Hirenandihal, Koppal.
22. Burmah: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
23. Channappa: Betageri, Gadag.
24. Chenna: Singtalur, Mundargi, Gadag.
25. Chunia Virappa: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
26. Daud Saheb: Venkatapur, Mundargi, Gadag.
27. Durga: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
28. Ella: Hammigi, Gadag.
29. Eman Saheb: Kurlahali, Mundargi, Gadag.
30. Fakeer Saheb: Kurlahali, Mundargi, Gadag.
31. Girianna: Kurlahali, Mundargi, Gadag.
32. Gograppa: Hemmigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
33. Gograppa: Kurlahalli, Gadag.
34. Gurda: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
35. Hamid Sahib: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
36. Hammanna: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
37. Hanagowda: Gangapur, Mundargi, Gadag.
38. Hanumanna: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
39. Hareah Saheb: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
40. Hayat Saheb: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
41. Hayat Saib: Bannur, Koppal Hiriyappa:
42. Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
43. Hulgia: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
44. Hunma: Waddarhatti, Mundargi, Gadag.
45. Hunnamah: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
46. Hussun Saib: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag
47. Jivan Sahib: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
48. Junah: Hammigi, Raichur.
49. Kajah: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
50. Karka: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
51. Karka: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
52. Karyanna: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
53. Lakshmana: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
54. Latchma: Bagewardi, Gadag.
55. Laxmana: Bagewadi, Mundargi, Gadag.
56. Linga: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
57. Linga: Harpanahalli, Bellary.
58. Linga: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
59. Madarangah: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
60. Malliah: Waddarhatti, Mundargi, Gadag.
61. Mudallaner: Kuran, Koppal.
62. Mulla (II): Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
63. Mulla (I): Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
64. Peeru: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
65. Pongari: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
66. Punee Saheb: Hammigi, Gadag.
67. Ramannah: Singatalur, Mundargi, Gadag.
68. Ranga (II): Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag
69. Ranga (I): Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
70. Sahib Husain: Kurlahali, Mundargi, Gadag.
71. Shidda: Bagwadi, Mundargi, Gadag.
72. Syed Budin: Bankapur, Haveri.
73. Tammanna: Kukanur, Yelburga, Koppal.
74. Tammayya: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
75. Timma: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
76. Tummanah Talari: Hesarur, Mundargi, Gadag.
77. Ukunda: Kurlahalli, Mundargi, Gadag.
78. Urvee: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
79. Vallabhadas: Bagewadi, Mundargi, Gadag.
80. Veerappa: Raichur.
81 .Vobul Doss: Begewadi, Gadag.
82. Yalya: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
83. Yllya: Hammigi, Mundargi, Gadag.
84. Balakristayya: Bhalki, distt. Bidar is a descendant of the royal family of Satara. Captured by the British and sentenced to transportation for life, died in penal servitude.
Nargund Revolt
The principality of Nargund was under British overlordship and Bhaskar Rao Bhave also known as Baba Saheb rose to the throne of Nargund in 1842. As he did not have a son, he wanted to adopt one to create an heir for Nargund. The British refused permission and this enraged Baba Saheb and he got in touch with several rulers in Karnataka like Mundaragi Bhimaraya, Surpur Venkatappa Nayaka, the Desais of Hammigi, Dambal, Soratur, and many others. He was aware of the North Indian uprising and wanted to time his revolt in June of 1857. However, he postponed the date at the last moment. In May 1858 when the British sent a force to prevent his networking with other rulers, he attacked them and brought the decapitated head of Officer Manson, the head of the British force sent to suppress him, to his fort and displayed it to the people. The British army marched to Nargund Fort on 1st June. Baba Saheb, upon realizing the treachery of his close associates sought help from Bhimrao and Kenchan Gowda. But they were busy fighting the British at Koppal. The British force killed around 70 men and burned the possessions of Saheb. Though he escaped from the fort, he was later captured at Toragal forest. He was tried and hanged at Haystack Hill at Belgaum on 12 June 1858.
Martyrs of Naragund Revolt
Bhaskar Rao Bhave: Ruler of Nargund Princely State, Gadag. Revolted against the British for the question of adoption, murdered S. J. Manson. He was caught and hanged at Haystack Hill at Belgaum on 12 June 1858.
2. Vishnu Hirekoppa alias Vishnu Kulkarni: Hirekoppa, Nargund, Gadag. Reported to have beheaded the British Officer, Manson, at Sureban on the night of 29 May 1858. Hirekoppa was captured and hanged publicly at Nargund in 1860.
3. Srinivas Veenkatadri Desai: Dumbal, Gadag. Joined the Chief of Nargund, Bhimrao Mundargi, and others on 24 May 1858. Caught and blown away with a gun on 12 June 1858.
4. Bapu: Nargund, Gadag. He was Naik (leader) of the Shetsanadis of Nargund. On the charge of assisting the Chief of Nargund in his rebellion against the British, he was caught on 10 June 1858 and hanged in front of the Petah of Nargund.
5. Arjun: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and hanged on 24 June 1858 in front of the Petah of Nargund.
6. Basappa: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
7. Basappa: Amargol, Nargund, Gadag. Caught on 18 June 1858 and hanged in front of the Petah of Nargund Basappa
8. Sindagi: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and shot dead by musketry at Nargund on 12 June 1858.
9. Basappa Tambe: Nargund, Gadag. Caught and hanged at a public place at Dharwad in June 1858.
10. Bhawani Singh: Koppal, Kiledar of Koppal. Captured and shot dead
11. Fakir Mohammad: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested, shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
12. Faras Khan: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested, shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
13. Gangadhar Chintamun alias Anna Sahasrabudhe: Nargund, Gadag. He was a Clerk in the Nargund Princely State; aged 24. Arrested, hanged to death at a public place at Dharwad in June 1858.
14. Govind Dhanagar: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 12 June 1858.
15. Govind Narayan Parachure alias Anna Parachure: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and hanged at Dharwad in June 1858.
16. Guddu: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested, shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
17. Hanumant Ghatage: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and shot dead by firing squad on 28 June 1858. Hanumanta: Nargund, Gadag. Captured and hanged at Dharwad in the last week of June 1858.
18. Imam Ismail: Nargund, Gadag. Shot dead by musketry at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
19. Kallappa: Shirole, Nargund, Gadag. Captured and shot dead by firing squad on 28 June 1858
20. Laxman Janardan: Nargund, Gadag arrested and shot dead by musketry at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
21.Linga: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested on 18 June 1858 and hanged in front of the Petah of Nargund.
22. Piraji: Nargund, Gadag. Captured, shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
23. Raghoba Limaya: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and hanged in front of the Petah of Nargund on 16 June 1858 at 6 p.m.
24. Rehaman Khan: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and charged with waging war against the British between 24 May and 2 June 1858, was shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 12 June 1858.
25.Raju: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and hanged on 24 June 1858 in front of the Petah of Nargund.
26. Ramappa: Nargund, Gadag. Captured, shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
27. Shankrappa Desai: Kalas and Madathi, Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and hanged on 24 June 1858 in front of the Petah of Nargund.
28. Tammanna: Nargund, Gadag. Captured and shot dead by firing squad on 28 June 1858.
29. Timmappa alias Rangappa Mazumdar: Nargund, Gadag. Captured and hanged by neck on 28 June 1858.
30. Tukaram: Nargund, Gadag. Captured and shot dead by firing squad at Nargund on 10 June 1858 at 5 p.m.
31. Venkappa Naik: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested, and hanged on 24 June 1858 in front of the Petah of Nargund.
32. Vyanakatrao Bhosle: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and shot dead by firing squad on 28 June 1858.
33. Bhikajipant Ganesh Gokhale: Nargund, Gadag. Arrested and sentenced to transportation beyond the Sea for life. He was deported to the Andaman Islands where he died in custody.
Bedas of Halagali
Bedas were one of the fighting tribes that fought the British tooth and nail from the 1820s and formed the backbone of many uprisings in the Deccan. Bearing arms to protect themselves and the community and their king was part of their life and they did it with great pride. The prince of Mudhol had accepted British overlordship and the Bedas in the area were seething with dissatisfaction. The East India Company announced on 11 September 1857 that all Indians should disarm, submit their arms to the company and then get licences to carry arms. This was simply out of the question for Bedas. Hence when the Company Sarkar’s edict was sought to be implemented by the King of Mudhol principality, the Bedas of Halagali and surrounding areas considered it a great insult and defied him. Declaring that bearing arms was their birthright and that they did not need anybody’s permission for the same, they did not allow any official to enter their villages. The revolt, which started in Halagali, kept snowballing and started spreading to surrounding areas. The British Raj saw it as a serious threat to its rule and when the local ruler was not able to suppress it, the southern Maratha regiment led by Lt Col Seton Karr was sent to quell it. The Bedas, though vastly outnumbered, fought fiercely for their rights. The British after the final battle captured 290 Bedas and hanged 19 leaders of the uprising in Mudhol market in December 1857.
Martyrs of Halagali
01. Babaji Sovaji Nimbalkar: Halagali, Mudhol Princely State, Bagalakot. The chief organizer of the revolt against the British. Killed in a clash on 30 November 1857.
02. Balappa: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalkot, Karnataka. Arrested and shot dead in the Belgaum prison.
03. Basappa: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Captured and hanged at a public place at Dharwad in the last week of June 1858.
04. Bhimanna Mandagai: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Caught and blown away with a cannon at Halagali on 14 December 1857.
05. Dadanna: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Killed while fighting on 30 November 1857.
06. Dyamavva: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. She was killed while fighting on 30 November 1857.
07. Jadagannavar Jadagappa: Halagali, Mudhol. Killed in the course of a battle on 30 November 1857.
08. Madar Dyamanna: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Killed in an encounter with the British on 30 November 1857.
09. Pujari Hanamma: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Killed in fighting on 30 November 1857.
10. Rama: Halagali, Mudhol, Bagalakot. Killed in fighting on 30 November 1857.
Surpur Rebellion
Surapur or Shorapur near Yadgiri, was ruled by Beda Nayak kings who had a fighting tradition. When Raja Krishnappa Nayak died in 1842, Prince Venkatappa Nayak the 4th was only 8 years old. Although he was enthroned, Meadows Taylor a British administrator was appointed as the Regent. In 1853 Taylor handed over the reins to 19-year-old Venkatappa Nayak. In 1857, the British got wind that some representatives of Nana Saheb came to Surapur and had secret meetings with young Raja Venkatappa Nayak. The information that Venkatappa Kayak was closely working with other rebels in the neighboring areas such as Koppal, Naragund, Raichur, Miraj, etc., increased the anxiety of the British. In February 1858, they sent troops led by Capt Windham and Maj Hughes to attack Surapur and a fierce battle ensued. When they were outnumbered, the Raja escaped to Hyderabad but he was handed over to the British. The Raja was sentenced to life imprisonment and while he was being transported to Chenglepet jail from Sikandarabad, shot himself dead on 11 May 1858 at Ambatur
Martyrs of Surapur
01. Venkatappa Nayak: Raja of Surapur, Yadagiri. Arrested for his refusal to bow down and for organizing an anti-British revolt. While being escorted to Chinglepet Prison in Madras Presidency, shot himself dead on 11 May 1858 at Ambatur.
02. Mahipal Singh: Bujora in Banda in Bengal Presidency. He was an emissary of the Chief of Surapur to organize the revolt against the British at Belgaum; he was caught and executed on 14 August 1857 at the age of 35.
03. Hanamappa Naik: Surapur, Yadagir. Played a prominent role in organizing the rebellion of the Arab troops stationed in the area. He was captured by the British and promptly executed by hanging in 1857.
04. Tasdiq Husein: Surapur, Yadagiri. A chief leader and organizer of the rising of the Surapur army, Husein was caught and publicly hanged at a marketplace of Surapur Town, on 3 July 1858.
Other Martyrs
05. Basalingappa: Jambagi, Bijapur. A peasant proprietor. Captured by the British in Jambagi, he was hanged in 1858.
06. Chhattu Singh Rajput: Jamakhandi, Bijapur. A farm laborer refused to surrender arms and to give land revenue; was arrested by the British and executed by hanging in 1857.
07. Chhotu Singh: Commandant of the troops in the Jamakhandi Princely State. Arrested by the British, he was blown away with a cannon in October 1858 at Jamakhandi
08. Mohammed Hussain (Munshi): Poona, Maharashtra. A disciple of Nurul Huda of Poona, he was sent from Poona to Belgaum to give the Sepoys anti-British hostilities. He was apprehended there and executed on 14 August 1857 on the charge of treason.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / compiled by Dr Shamsul Islam / September 09th, 2023
