Pic: Shashidhar Kosambe, chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights checking and verifying school buses and van documents to ensure safety of school children in BidarHubballi: It has come to light that many school vans are not adhering to the guidelines and norms prescribed in the Motor Vehicles Act to ensure…
Belagavi: District in-charge minister Satish Jarkiholi said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not limited to any single caste or religion but belonged to the entire nation, adding that his principles continue to serve as a guiding light for all sections of society.He was speaking after inaugurating the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Athani…
Dharwad: Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu stated that compliance with the KPME Act (Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act, 2007) is mandatory for all private hospitals. Complaints have been received alleging that some hospitals in the twin cities are charging patients more than the prescribed rates, failing to provide proper treatment, and referring patients to other hospitals…
Pic: A HDMC worker repairs a drainage on TenderSURE road in HubballiHubballi: The Times of India reported a story on Dec 5 regarding the overflowing drainage causing problems on the road in Hubballi. In response to this report, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) solved the drainage problems.Overflowing drains led to water stagnating across the carriageway,…
Pic: CM Siddaramaiah felicitates legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Basavaraj Bommai, Pralhad Joshi, UT Khader and other dignitaries are seenHubballi: Chief minister Siddaramaiah said that legislative council chairperson Basavaraj Horatti is an undisputed leader who maintains a good rapport with all political parties.He was speaking at a felicitation ceremony for Basavaraj Horatti, who has created…
Belagavi: Chikodi MP Priyanka Jarkiholi offered to fly 15 students from schools and colleges in the Chikodi educational district to watch Parliament proceedings at her own expense. The students will travel to New Delhi from Sambra Airport at 8.45am on Dec 15. Komala Havaldar, Daneshwari Chougala, Sneha Pujeri, Srushti Padolkar, Amruta Terani, Vishalakshi Shelar, Roopa…
Belagavi: Two exhibitions being held simultaneously at different venues in the city have divided visitor footfall, resulting in contrasting responses. While the exhibition organised by the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) at the CPED Ground saw a relatively muted turnout, the state-level exhibition and sales fair (Saras Mela), organised by the department of skill development, entrepreneurship…
Ballari/Koppal: The National Lok Adalat conducted on Saturday saw significant participation in both districts, resulting in the resolution of 7,354 cases in Ballari and 6,764 cases in Koppal through conciliation. In Ballari district, from a total of 9,557 long-standing cases, 7,354 were resolved, leading to an estimated compensation of Rs 17 crore. Additionally, 3,43,762 pre-litigation…
Haveri: MP Basavaraj Bommai accused the Congress of attempting to turn lies into truth under the guise of ‘vote theft’ but insisted that nothing will come of it.Speaking to media in Haveri, he said many Congress leaders “do not believe in this campaign to make the ‘vote theft’ lie appear true. They are pursuing it…
Belagavi: RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad filed a writ petition in the Dharwad bench of the high court, questioning the provision of free food to legislators during the winter session in Belagavi. The petition raises objections to the facility being extended, in addition to the allowances paid to legislators during the session.Confirming this, Bhimappa Gadad, president…
