Belagavi: In a strong bid to curb misdeeds during recruitment exams, Karnataka is gearing up to introduce a groundbreaking bill during the ongoing winter session of the assembly which is aimed at empowering investigators to seize the assets of individuals involved in malpractices or leak of question papers, reports Anil Gejji.The Karnataka Public Examination (Measures […]
Hubballi: Farmers in several districts of North Karnataka are reportedly using hand-made explosives to combat the increasing threat posed by wild boars destroying crops. However, these improvised explosive devices are now proving hazardous to domestic animalssuch as cows, oxen, and dogs. The situation has left farmers grappling with the dual challenge of safeguarding their crops […]
Belagavi: The Maharashtra government registered cases against more than 40 leaders of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) and Shiv Sena on Monday, for raising slogans against the Maharashtra government and holding a roadblock agitation. So far, MES leaderswere accusing the Karnataka government of suppressing their constitutional rights by registering cases against them and reiterating their demand […]
Dharwad: Highlighting the importance of soil and water management, agriculture experts have called upon farmers to protect the health of soil which is degrading at a fast rate.At the function to mark World Soil Day organised at University of Agricultural Sciences here on Tuesday, the experts said that excess use of chemical fertiliser and water […]
Hubballi: Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubballi (KIMS) has seen a lot of development work in the last five years. We have implemented all medical facilities and government schemes effectively, appointing professors and non-teaching staff, said KIMS director Dr Ramalingappa Antartani.Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, Dr Ramalingappa, whose term will end soon, said: “We […]
Belagavi: Six different organisations, including Uttar Karnataka Horata Samiti (UKHS), staged a protest on the premises of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (SVS) on Tuesday. The seers of various Lingayat mutts participated in the protest by UKHS.This time, organisations have been permitted to protest at Suvarna Garden and platforms at Kondaskoppa. Five organisations submitted memorandums without staging […]
Hubballi: Responding to mounting pressure from elected representatives and the public, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is set to introduce a single window system for expediting the issuance of permissions for new drinking water connections.This initiative aims to eliminate the hassles people face while seeking new connections, streamlining the process for greater efficiency.Officials are actively […]
Dharwad: The Dharwad unit of All India Mahila Samskrutika Sanghatane (AIMSS) has urged the government to ensure that those involved in female feticide in the state are given stringent punishment. In a memorandum submitted to the government through the DC, AIMSSsaid the recent revelation that around 800 cases of female feticide have been done in […]
BELAGAVI: In a concerning revelation, approximately 40 to 50 percent of the core areas of three major national parks in Karnataka are grappling with the invasion of exotic weeds, impacting wildlife movement and forcing herbivores to venture outside the forests in search of green fodder. Forest minister Eshwar B Khandre acknowledged the persistent proliferation of […]
Dharwad: The Dharwad district unit of State Government Employees‘ Association and Panchayat Development Officers’ Association took out a rally in Dharwad on Monday, demanding protection for the government officials. The employees who staged a protestdemonstration in front of the deputy commissioner’s office alleged that some persons in the name of RTI have been harassing the […]
