How Kullvi's Local News Filters and Alerts Work
Kullvi's Local News feature brings you important updates from your area, delivered directly to your app. You can filter news to see stories from specific distances around you, choose to read in English or Hindi, and control how you receive alerts for new local information.
Key points
- Kullvi Local News shows updates from your chosen area.
- You can adjust the "near you" filter to see news from different distances.
- News articles are available in both English and Hindi.
- Manage push notifications for local news through app settings.
- Access all news through the Local News section of the app.
Getting Your Local Updates with Kullvi News
Kullvi's Local News helps you stay informed about what is happening right in your town or village. We gather important updates, announcements, and events that matter to your community. This includes things like local government notices, road closures, community gatherings, or urgent safety information. The news comes directly to your app, helping you keep track of local life without needing to search multiple places.
How does Kullvi filter news for my area?
Kullvi uses your device's location to show you news that is relevant to where you are. When you open the app, it checks your current position. Then, it pulls news articles and updates that were posted from or tagged with locations close to you. This way, you see stories about your immediate neighbourhood, not just general news from a larger city far away. You get updates that directly affect your daily life.
Can I change how far away my news comes from?
Yes, you can adjust how wide an area Kullvi considers "nearby" for your news. Go to the "Local News" section and select the "Near You" filter, found at /news/nearby. Here, you can set a specific radius, like 5 kilometers or 10 kilometers, to broaden or narrow your news feed. This lets you see updates from just your village or include nearby towns, depending on what you prefer.
Reading Local News in English or Hindi
Kullvi understands that people prefer to read in different languages. For most local news articles, you will find an option to switch between English and Hindi. Look for a language toggle or a button within the news article itself. This feature ensures that you can understand important local information clearly, in the language you are most comfortable with.
Managing Alerts for Nearby News
You have full control over receiving alerts for nearby news. To adjust these, go into your Kullvi app's main settings. Look for "Notifications" and then find the "Local News Alerts" option. Here you can turn off alerts completely, or choose to receive them only for very important updates. This helps you avoid too many notifications while still staying informed about critical local happenings.
Where can I find all the local news on Kullvi?
You can easily access all the local news and updates directly within the Kullvi app. Simply tap on the "Local News" section, which takes you to /news. From there, you will see a feed of articles. You can also use the "Near You" filter on the /news/nearby page to focus on news from your immediate surroundings.
Frequently asked questions
How does Kullvi know which news is relevant to my location?
Kullvi uses your device's current location to show you relevant news. When you open the app, it identifies your position and then displays news articles and updates that are posted from, or tagged with, locations within your set "nearby" radius. This ensures you see updates specific to your town or the area you are interested in.
Can I get news from a different village or town using Kullvi?
Yes, you can get news from a different village or town. In the "Local News" section, go to the "Near You" filter at /news/nearby. Here, you can adjust the radius to cover a wider area, or even manually select a different location to see news from that specific place, even if you are not physically there.
Are all local news articles on Kullvi available in both English and Hindi?
Most local news articles on Kullvi offer the option to switch between English and Hindi. While we aim for all content to be bilingual, some very specific, smaller updates might initially be in one language. Always look for the language toggle within the article to see if your preferred language is available.
How can I stop getting too many news alerts from Kullvi?
You can easily manage your news alerts in the Kullvi app settings. Go to "Notifications" and then find "Local News Alerts." From there, you can choose to turn off these alerts completely or adjust them to only receive notifications for critical updates. This helps you control how often you get notified.
What type of local news does Kullvi share?
Kullvi shares a variety of local news that matters to your community. This includes important announcements from local authorities, updates on civic issues, information about upcoming community events, road closures, local festivals, and other relevant happenings in your immediate area. It aims to keep you informed about daily life.
Do I need to keep my location services on for Kullvi's Local News?
Yes, to get the most accurate and relevant "nearby" news, it's best to keep your device's location services turned on for the Kullvi app. This allows the app to automatically show you updates specific to your current physical location. If location services are off, you may need to manually select your area for news.
This guide was drafted by Kullvi’s AI writer and describes features of the Kullvi app. Prices, availability and local details change — check the linked page for the current position.
