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BJP trying to lure MLAs is nothing new, says Lad

Labour Minister and district-in-charge for Dharwad Santosh Lad has said that BJP trying to lure opposition MLAs was not something new in the state politics and the saffron party had purchased scores of MLAs using money and muscle power in the past ten years.

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Chamarajnagar, two other districts bag prizes for best Dasara tableaux

Dharwad, Chikkamagalur, Chamarajanagar won best prizes for their tableaux in district category. Tourism Dept., Cauvery Neeravari Nigam, Dept. of Info. & Public Relations won best prizes in govt. depts. & boards/corps. category. Consolation prizes won by Hassan, Mandya, Shivamogga & Karnataka Milk Federation.

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Voter list revision drive begins in Dharwad district

Dharwad DC Gurudutta Hegde launched voter enrolment drive till Dec 9. Forms 6, 7, 8 & 8A to be submitted for corrections, enrolment & deletion of names. 28,752 fresh names added to voter list from May-Oct 27, 2023. 15.38 lakh voters incl. 7.17 lakh male & 7.66 lakh female.

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Karnatak University to host 73rd annual convocation in Dharwad on Monday

Karnatak Univ. to confer 22,882 degrees, 3,581 post-grad degrees; 254 gold medals to be presented. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to preside over 73rd convocation. Honorary doctorates to be awarded to 3 personalities for their work in Vachana Sahitya, charity and education. Khadi clothes to be worn by dignitaries, teaching staff and…

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Job Mela for women in Dharwad on Sunday

JSS & Rapid Society host Job Mela for women in Dharwad. 40 companies taking part. Over 1,000 women registered. Spot registration available. Open to those who passed SSLC & aged <45. Inaugural function with chief guests. 10am-6pm.

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Sustainable Design Solutions Mela for improved livelihoods in Dharwad tomorrow

SELCO Foundation to host Sustainable Design Solutions Mela in Dharwad to sensitise people to better construction techniques and materials for improved livelihoods. Live design booth, 25 vendor stalls, VR booth, case studies, posters, physical models to experience built environment solutions. Catalyst for change to access tools and resources for sustainable…

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Over ₹1 crore cash stolen in Dharwad

Thieves broke into the office of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) in Dharwad and decamped with cash worth over ₹1 crore on Monday night.

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Jamboo Savari carries on sans ‘jamboo’ in Dharwad

The grand ‘Dasara jamboo savari’ held annually in Dharwad was a lacklustre event this time as the main attraction of the Dasara procession, the caparisoned elephants, were missing reportedly due to the stringent guidelines imposed this year. However the folk troupes added colour to the procession through their exuberant performances.

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Police martyrs remembered on Commemoration Day in Hubballi, Dharwad

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Gurudatta Hegde has said that the role of the police in maintaining law and order in the society was crucial as they risk their lives for the societal good.

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Dharwad Deputy Commissioner promises time-bound solutions to people’s problems

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Gurudatta Hegde has promised that steps will be taken to ensure time-bound solutions to the issues raised during the Janata Darshan by finding local solutions as much as possible.

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South Western Railway announces more special trains to clear festival rush

To clear extra rush of passengers on account of the Dasara festival, South Western Railway will run various special trains between different destinations, a release said.

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Workshop on RTI Act in Dharwad tomorrow

Dharwad to host workshop on RTI, felicitation of meritorious students & comedy show on Oct 21. Labour Minister & Union Minister to attend. 173 students to receive cash prize, certificate & memento. Association to resume fight for old pension scheme after submission of report.

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Like cricket, other sports too need encouragement, says Azharuddin after inaugurating ITF Dharwad tournament

Former cricketer Azharuddin calls for more support for all sportspersons, lauds ITF, KSLTA & DDLTA for organising int'l tennis tournament in Dharwad. He believes India will win the ICC World Cup & Congress will form govt in Telangana. Labour Minister Santosh Lad & DC Gurudatta Hegde present. Ramkumar & Digvijay…

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After residents complain, NHAI told to develop underpass on Dharwad-Haliyal Road with a view to preventing accidents

Labour Minister Santosh Lad directs NHAI to develop Dharwad-Haliyal Road underpass to prevent recurring accidents. Residents had complained of turn causing accidents. Minister asked NHAI to straighten road during development of 6-lane road. District admin to accord permission for making road straight.

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Miniature Varanasi to be unravelled during Navaratri in Dharwad

Kartik Kattimath, an IITian, has been involved in devotional service of Goddess Durga for 15 yrs. His models of Varanasi, made of clay, thermocol & wood, will be on display at Katti Mutt in Mangalwarpet during Navaratri. Different avatars of Goddess Durga, incl. Kashika, Sankata Ji, Rangbhari, Vishalakshi-Vishwanath, will be…

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Minister takes Dharwad officials to task, directs them to ensure effective use of funds released for govt. schemes

Labour Minister Lad issues warning to officials for failing to ensure effective utilisation of funds. He directs them to ensure govt. programmes reach public without delay & take drought situation seriously. He expresses displeasure over functioning of L&T & seeks answers from HDMC Commissioner on muddy water supply. He stresses…

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Assistant Professor who went to Israel for training is safe, says UAS Dharwad V-C

UAS Dharwad's Vice-Chancellor Prof. Patil confirms Assistant Professor Sumesh, who attended a global training programme in Israel, is safe amid war. ICAR Director-General and Indian govt. are making efforts to bring him back. Sumesh has one week's food supply.

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Upset farmers lay siege to HESCOM transmission station in Dharwad seeking regular power supply for their pumpsets

Farmers of Narendra village in Dharwad taluk, upset over irregular power supply for their irrigation pumpsets, laid siege to HESCOM power station. Despite complaints, no action taken. Earlier, 3-phase power supply for 7 hrs, now reduced to 3 hrs. Police made arrangements, vehicular movement affected. Farmers warned of longer siege…

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Demand for exclusive municipal corporation for Dharwad city comes up again

Agit. Comm. demands exclusive corp. for Dharwad, cites grave injustice. Memo submitted to govt. via DC, seeking announcement by Nov 1. Contesting candidates had expressed solidarity before elections, now silent. Dharwad needs better infra, bifurcation of Hubballi-Dharwad MC & exclusive corp. for city's dev. Protests planned to mount pressure on…

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Bank assistant manager, businessman convicted of cheating SBM of ₹2.70 crore

CBI court in Dharwad convicts bank assistant manager and businessman of cheating State Bank of Mysore of Rs 2.70 crore. Sentenced to one-year jail and fined Rs 1.20 lakh. Fraud committed by assistant manager to help borrowers. CBI argued case before Special Judge for CBI cases N. Subramanya.

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Central drought assessment teams visit Dharwad, Davangere districts

Two separate Central teams on drought assessment led by senior officials visited various villages of Dharwad and Davanagere districts on Saturday to take stock of the ground realities and also listen to grievances of the farmers.

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Full night music festival from tomorrow in memory of Sawai Gandharva at Kundgol

Musicians from across India to pay tribute to Pandit Sawai Gandharva at 2-day music festival in Kundgol, Dharwad. Labour Minister Santosh Lad to inaugurate, award to be presented by former CM Basavaraj Bommai. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, legislators & former MPs to attend.

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Local police say no specific info from Delhi on suspected terror camps in North Karnataka

(75) Belagavi-Hubballi-Dharwad Police have no info from Delhi Police on terror groups planning training camps in region. Special Commissioner, Special Cell, Delhi Police, H.G.S. Dhaliwal said Mohammad Shahnawaz and wife scouted for camp locations. Police on full alert, but no specific input from Delhi.

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Bhajans, Shramadaan mark Gandhi Jayanti in the districts of Haveri, Gadag and Dharwad

On Gandhi Jayanti, various programmes, incl. all-religion prayers, bhajans & shramadaan, were held in Haveri, Gadag & Dharwad. Schools & colleges organised talks, bhajans & fancy-dress competitions. Labour Minister Santosh Lad stressed the need to follow Gandhi's path of non-violence. He paid tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri & recalled his…

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Renovated Rajyadhaksha Pavilion in Dharwad inaugurated

Dharwad's Rajyadhaksha Pavilion renovated for ITF World Tennis Tour Dharwad Open 2023. Labour Minister Santosh Lad inaugurated the new set-up. The tournament carries a prize money of U.S. $25,000. The Minister, MLA and officials tried their hand at playing lawn tennis. The complex has five synthetic courts, flood light facility,…

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