Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS (HD-BRTS) ‘Chigari’ service is facing operational challenges due to a scarcity of spare parts. Of the 100 buses purchased at Rs 84.6 lakh each, 15-20 have been sidelined with technical issues. Only 81 are running on routes between the twin cities, while repairs on others are stalled.BRTS buses are breaking down…
Hubballi: As the caste census is all set to begin in Karnataka on September 22, members of the Lingayat community are confused about the entries they should be making under ‘religion’, ‘caste’, and ‘sub-caste’ categories in the survey.Communities like Panchamasalis are facing uncertainty as one Harihar Peetha Vachanananda Swamiji said a decision would be taken…
Dharwad: Scientists from the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, who had sent fenugreek (methi) and green gram (hesaru) seeds to the International Space Station (ISS) with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), have received the sprouts from space.Principal investigator Prof Ravikumar Hosamani and his team have now begun analysing the sprouts. At the ISS, Shux hydrated…
Hubballi: South Western Railway (SWR) organised the Swachhata Hi Seva – 2025 campaign at SSS Hubballi Railway Station on Wednesday. Union minister of consumer affairs, food & Public Distribution, and new & renewable energy, Pralhad Joshi, attended the event as the chief guest and administered the cleanliness pledge to all participants, stressing the importance of…
Koppal: The All-Karnataka Brahmin Mahasabha’s Koppal district unit voiced its opposition to the addition of the sub-castes within the Brahmin community on the State Backward Classes Commission’s proposed social and educational survey of all castes.In this regard, the unit’s office bearers submitted a petition to DC Suresh B Itnal, urging him to eliminate the inclusion…
Dharwad: The Seed Unit at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad established in 1996, has been doing a yeomen service to the farmers not only in its jurisdiction but also those who are in neighbouring states.UAS vice-chancellor Prof PL Patil said among farming practices, sowing seeds play a crucial role in boosting food production. With the…
Koppal/Raichur: An FIR was registered against Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Tuesday night at Koppal City police station, following allegations that he made derogatory comments about Dalit women in connection with Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a recent interview with a private TV channel, Yatnal said: “Only those who belong to Sanatan Dharma should offer flowers…
The State Bank of India branch in Chadchan was robbed, with the thieves stealing around Rs 1 crore in cash and about 20 kg of jewellery. VIJAYAPURA: The State Bank of India’s Chadchan branch was robbed of about Rs 1 crore in cash and around 20 kg of jewellery on Tuesday evening.Three masked men reportedly…
Belagavi: The activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) staged a protest in Belagavi on Tuesday, demanding action against those who abandoned mandatory Kannada in signboards during the Eid Milad festival. KRV leaders and activists submitted a memorandum to the BCC commissioner, demanding legal action against those who put up Urdu language banners during the Eid…
A gang of masked men struck at State Bank of India branch looting cash and gold worth crores on Tuesday (Image Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: A gang of masked men robbed a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Vijayapura on Tuesday, police officials said.According to reports, the robbers stole around 58 kg of gold…
