Independence Day was observed with patriotic fervour across North Karnataka on Tuesday. District in-charge Ministers hoisted the national flag during the celebrations in various districts.
Public Works Minister and district in-charge Satish Jarkiholi participated in the event in Belagavi, while M.B. Patil participated in the celebrations in Vijayapura district and R.B. Thimmapur in Bagalkot district.
Apart from speaking about the benefits of the five guarantees of the State government, they announced new schemes for their respective districts.