Belagavi: Wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni has petitioned the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden, urging immediate action and a high-level inquiry into the electrocution deaths of two wild elephants on Nov 2, in Nagargali Forest Range of the Belagavi division, part of the notified Dandeli Elephant Reserve.Kulkarni stated that while forest…
Belagavi: Mahantesh Billur, the district coordinator of the All India Democratic Students Organization (AIDSO), alleged that the state govt is trying to completely privatise education by implementing a new model magnet scheme in the name of school development. He urged the govt to immediately abandon this new model magnet scheme and provide teachers and necessary…
Dharwad: The Constitution of India is the best document in the world said the chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti.Inaugurating the Constitution Day event organised by the district administration, district legal services authority, ZP, and other organisations at Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha hall here on Wednesday, he said that the supremacy of India’s constitution will…
Kalaburagi: The Kalaburagi district and sessions special Pocso court on Wednesday, sentenced Mahmud Yusuf Gaundi, a resident of Asraya Colony in Chittapur, to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment, a fine of Rs 1.75 lakh, and one year’s simple imprisonment under the SC/ST Act for raping a minor girl.In 2024, a case was registered against Gaundi at…
Belagavi: The Belagavi district administration decided to take over the management of Kannada Bhavan, located in the heart of the city, which was until now, under private control. The move, initiated by DC Mohammad Roshan, was a welcome move supported by several Kannada organisations.On Monday, DC Roshan directed the deputy commissioner (revenue) of the Belagavi…
Hubballi: With the regularisation of the Hubballi-Bengaluru special fare train (07339/40) from Dec, SWR has tagged it ‘super-fast’ (SF) but added four more stops. Commuters point out that Siddhaganga Super Fast Express, which began with 3-4 stops, now halts at 15 stations. They allege these trains take more time than normal express trains, and charge…
Dharwad: Vehicle owners who obtained registrations from Puducherry and other states in order to save motor vehicle tax are now facing serious trouble. Transport department officials are conducting checks and imposing fines on such vehicles.On Wednesday, transport department additional commissioner KT Halaswamy addressing a press conference informed that Puducherry and other state-registered vehicles that have…
Hubballi: Chitaguppi Hospital, under the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, is moving towards strengthening its health services. A new blood bank will begin operations soon, boosting the hospital’s capacity. After KMC-RI, this hospital emerged as a lifeline for the poor, with its 100-bed facility and a daily outpatient footfall exceeding 1,000. An average of 1,500 normal deliveries…
Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities have done away with parking fees. This was announced by Rudresh Ghali, the commissioner, during a general body meeting of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) here Wednesday.The announcement came during the zero-hour question-answer session when the issue of forced collection of parking fees at Koppikar Road and Coen Road came up….
Hubballi: A rowdy sheeters’ parade under the police commissionerate was conducted at CAR ground in Hubballi on Wednesday. Speaking to the reporters, police commissioner N Shashikumar said that a lot of efforts are being made to maintain peace and order in Hubballi-Dharwad city. There were more than 230 murder cases in the last two years,…
