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KSDL ties up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation in 3,586 acres

The State-run Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. (KSDL), which is facing a shortage of sandalwood oil essential for its flagship brand “Mysore Sandal” soap, has tied up with 670 farmers for commercial cultivation of 3,586 acres, largely in dry regions of north Karnataka, including Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, to reduce its…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Farm scientist calls upon farmers to adopt modern agriculture to improve their incomes

Attributing the pathetic financial condition of Indian farmers to their lack of interest in shifting from a conventional mode of farming to modern and market-oriented farming, S.A. Patil, a farm scientist and the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, called upon the farmers to adopt newer technologies…

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Janata Darshans will be held at taluk level, says Santosh Lad

Labour minister and district-in-charge for Dharwad Santosh Lad has said that the state government had decided to decentralise the ‘Janata Darshan’ programmes and starting from January 2024, taluk level programmes would be held

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Bank manager, four others convicted by CBI court

The CBI Special Court of Dharwad convicted a bank manager, director of a trading company, chartered accountant, and two others in the case of defrauding Bank of India to the tune of ₹90 lakh.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Dharwad needs more hostels for students, says SHRC member

SHRC Member S.K. Vantagodi expresses need for more hostels & facilities in Dharwad, an educational hub, & plans to visit every district from 2024.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Alumni from 16 countries to take part in SDMCET meet in Dharwad tomorrow

Global Alumni Meet of SDMCET in Dharwad with 500+ alumni from 16 countries, to be inaugurated by Minister Santosh Lad on Saturday.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Provide additional grants to KIMS Hospital, Mahesh Tenginakai urges govt.

MLA Mahesh Tenginakai urges State govt. to provide additional grants to KIMS & NWKRTC, fix fair land price for Hubballi-Dharwad FMCG cluster, set up AIIMS in Hubballi & get more IT cos. He also seeks grants for Dr. Gangubai Hangal Gurukul.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

After a four-year legal fight, Police Inspector gets compensation from owner of mobile phone repair shop

Police Inspector Shivanand Arenad fought for four years to receive compensation for a mobile handset given for repair but never returned. The Dharwad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ruled in his favour, ordering the shop owner to return the handset or pay ₹25,000+₹5,000. After delay, he recently received ₹35,000. He…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Savita Samaj members to take out padayatra from Hubballi to Suvarna Soudha seeking reservation under Category 1

Savita Samaj to take padayatra from Hubballi to Belagavi's Suvarna Soudha to press for 10 demands, incl. Category 1 reservation. Barbershops in Hubballi-Dharwad to remain closed on Monday. Padayatra to be flagged off from Venkateshwara Swami Temple, 2 stops at Mummigatti & Kadroli Cross. Wednesday demo at Suvarna Soudha.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Music fest in honour of Anant Harihar

HUBBALLIA: Day-long music festival in Dharwad honouring Anant Harihar's 75th birthday. Features vocal recitals, flute concert, felicitation ceremony, webcast. Anant Harihar's immense contribution to music & art, bridge between artists & connoisseurs, sense of aesthetics, open ear for new voices, meticulous sense, repertoire of Hindustani classical, theatre, dance, sports. Unassuming…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023