Pic: File pic of workers preparing khadi flags at KKGSS, HubballiHubballi: The demand for sale of Khadi flags fell sharply after the central govt amended the Flag Code 2002 and allowed the sale of polyester tricolour flags, khadi national flag promotion campaign coordinator Santosh Nagaragund said on Monday.“National flags worth Rs 2 crore remain unsold…
Belagavi: In a tragic industrial accident, a young daily-wage worker lost his life after being caught in a crusher belt at the Hiranyakeshi Sugar Factory in Sankeshwar town of Hukkeri taluk on Monday.The deceased was identified as Sachin Yamananni, who joined the factory barely 10 days ago as a daily labourer. According to preliminary information,…
Hubballi: Union minister Shobha Karandlaje said MNREGA was revised and renamed in keeping with expert opinion, and after a study spanning more than a year.Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Karandlaje said the scheme, renamed as VB-G RAM G, is aimed at curbing misuse. “Every state has a responsibility in the implementation of VB-G RAM…
Pic: A elevated level surface reservoir of capacity 0.5 million litres has been constructed at Lakhamanahalli, DharwadHubballi: The state govt has approved a two-year extension for the completion of the ambitious 24/7 drinking water supply project for Hubballi-Dharwad. The project, which was awarded to a private firm, could not be completed within the original timeframe…
Pic: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje speaks at an awareness and interactive programme on four labour codes organised by KCCI HubballiHubballi: Unorganised workers in the country will be uplifted by providing social security schemes in the coming days, minister of state for micro, small and medium enterprises and labour and employment Shobha Karandlaje said on Monday.She…
Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has launched a pilot project to convert conventional streetlights to LED lighting in select areas of the twin cities.Under the initial phase, HDMC has chosen a combination of residential neighbourhoods, commercial localities, and major road stretches for the installation of LED streetlights. The selection of diverse locations is aimed…
Hubballi: Police arrested three suspects on Sunday, in connection with the killing of a construction contractor from Vijayapura district after an incident initially reported as an accidental fall from a building was reported on Saturday, following investigation, to be a murder.A case was registered at Navanagar police station, stating that a man fell from the…
Karwar: In a daring but ultimately unsuccessful burglary attempt, unidentified miscreants targeted the Bank of Baroda branch at Sunksal village, Ankola taluk, by drilling through the rear toilet wall of the bank on Sunday night.According to police sources, the burglars meticulously bored a hole through the toilet wall located along NH-63 and entered the bank…
Pic: New court building at Vidyanagar, HubballiHubballi: Hubli Bar Association created history by inducting about 150 advocates in a single intake, the highest so far. Association functionaries said the move reflects growing interest among the younger generation in the legal profession. Previously, only 50-60 advocates were enrolled annually. The association also ensured 30% women’s representation…
Caption: The council meeting of the BCC held on MondayBelagavi: The council meeting of the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC), held on Monday, discussed the issue of stray dogs within the limits of the BCC. The mayor issued a ruling that the BCC had to follow the guidelines of the Supreme Court directive rather than the…
