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Pralhad Joshi’s charge election-oriented, says Santosh Lad

Minister Lad accuses Joshi of using Hindu festivals for electioneering; questions whether festivals were celebrated in past 7 decades; questions why Joshi not talking about China, drought, pending GST money; questions purpose of ₹1.5 lakh crore allocated to State; alleges GST share being diverted to UP, Bihar.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Santosh Lad sees misappropriation in Ram Mandir construction

Congress leader Santosh Lad claims there has been misappropriation in the construction of Ram Mandir and large-scale misappropriation in other projects. He invites Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to a public debate on governance and development. He also criticizes the BJP for not inviting President Droupadi Murmu to Parliament while passing…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Janata Darshan to hear and redress public grievances in Dharwad on Monday

Minister Santosh Lad to hold Janata Darshan in Dharwad on Mon. to hear public grievances. Submit applications manually/electronically to taluk offices or portal. DC Gurudatta Hegde to participate in 15-day programme at all taluk offices. Complaints against bribe-demanding officers to be scrutinised.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Youth, particularly students, cautioned against substance abuse

Lad warns students against substance abuse, urges them to take an oath to stay away from it. He stresses hard work and perseverance for success, and urges students to evolve into responsible citizens. He also asks them to fight corruption and maladministration and to support the poor and institutions that…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Send proposals to convert habitats of forest dwellers in Dharwad, Alnavar taluks as revenue villages, officials told

Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad directs admin to convert habitats of forest dwellers into revenue villages, provide infrastructure. Issues concerning Gouli community and cultivators of farming society land discussed. Officials to submit resolutions to Deputy Conservator of Forests. Record of rights to farmers cultivating land of farming societies to be…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Autorickshaw owners, drivers observe bandh in protest against Shakti scheme taking away their livelihood

Hundreds of autorickshaw owners and drivers observed a bandh and took out protest marches in various districts of Kittur Karnataka region on Monday opposing the Shakti scheme of the State government which allows women to travel free on State-run buses, saying that it has adversely affected their lives.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Minister visits rain-hit villages, assures people of relief

Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has said that a detailed project report (DPR) on proper utilisation of water available in the Benni Halla stream during the rainy season is being prepared and it is estimated to cost around ₹500 crore.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Steps to renovate heritage building housing govt. college

Minister Lad directs Dharwad district to plan renovation of 130-yr-old heritage building housing Govt. College for Women. Funds to be allocated for repairs, design to be retained. Alternative arrangements made for classes in neighbouring buildings. Rain to subside before repairs begin.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Visit villages to extend necessary help to affected people, officials told

Minister Lad directs officials to visit rain-affected villages in Dharwad district to extend help. He urges them to verify reports, repair roads, activate Raita Sampark Kendras, sensitise farmers on crop insurance, guide them on crop maintenance and rabi cultivation. He also asks them to complete multi village drinking water projects…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Minister visits rain-affected areas in Dharwad

Dharwad district in-charge Minister Santosh Lad visited rain-affected areas in the district on Sunday and met some affected families.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023