Hubballi: Dr Kartik V Hegadekatti, a 2011-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer, took charge as the senior divisional commercial manager (Sr DCM) of Hubballi division, South Western Railway, recently. Dr Hegadekatti has experience from key roles in the Indian Railways and the union govt, including his tenure as deputy secretary at the department of…
Pic: Minister Satish Jarkiholi released pamphlets on the harmful effects of urea fertiliser in Gokak on SaturdayBelagavi: District minister Satish Jarkiholi advised farmers to avoid excessive use of chemical fertilisers and to use them only on the recommendations of experts. He was speaking at a programme organised by the agriculture department in Gokak town.Speaking after…
Kalaburagi: In the last two days, 1,000 tonnes of urea fertiliser stock has arrived in Jewargi, and distribution to farmers will commence on Monday from 22 centres in Jewargi and Yadrami.Speaking to The TOI, Jewargi MLA Dr Ajay Singh stated, “No farmer should face hassles while purchasing urea. No one should cheat farmers by creating…
Hubballi: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) launched ‘Hasiru Hubballi-Dharwad’ in collaboration with Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (Huda) by planting saplings at Sangolli Rayanna Nagar Public Park on Saturday. This initiative aims to create green spaces across twin cities. Huda chairman Shakir Sanadi inaugurated the event. Huda commissioner Santosh Biradar, CREDAI…
Pic: Farmers wait in a long line at Hiresindogi village for urea, also spotted in various shops and PACS throughout the rural areas of Koppal district on SundayKoppal: Urea deficit has severely affected farmers in Koppal. After witnessing sudden protests on Aug 8 and 9, and receiving assurances from the deputy commissioner about resuming sales…
VIJAYAPURA: “Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwaraaa,” the teacher’s voice trails off after chanting the verse in Sanskrit in clear, flawless diction. Then, he goes on to ask students about their name, home village, town or taluk and they promptly give replies in Sanskrit. And he corrects any grammatical error. The teacher winds up…
Hubballi: The third Vande Bharat Express train was welcomed with much fanfare at Hubballi station on Sunday evening. Many schoolchildren, train enthusiasts, and BJP workers, led by Union minister Pralhad Joshi, offered a grand welcome to the train. Currently, the Dharwad-Bengaluru-Dharwad and Hubballi-Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat trains are running through Hubballi station. For the section of…
Crest Gate Replacement In A Limbo; Balancing Reservoir NeededMunirabad (Koppal): It has been a year since the 19th crest gate of the Tungabhadra reservoir was swept away on Aug 10, 2024. Still, there are no signs that the old crest gates will be replaced.Due to the deteriorated condition of all 33 crest gates, the current…
Dharwad: Vice-chancellor of Maharshi Valmiki University Shivanand Kelaginamani said translations of English works played a significant role in shaping Kannada literature in the pre-Navodaya period and Shakespeare’s plays brought a new wave of excitement to Kannada literature and theatre.Inaugurating a lecture series on Shakespeare’s plays, organised by Dharwad Katte in association with CVG Publications, Bengaluru,…
Haveri: Public support has surged for the Bedti–Varada River linking project, and nothing is greater than people’s power. This project requires an apolitical struggle, opined former chief minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai.Speaking at a meeting on the Bedti–Varada River linking project organised at Shri Hukkeri Mutt premises here on Sunday, Bommai said the Bedti River…
