The Latest Breaking News from Dharwad

New Mayor proposes to waive penalty on water bill arrears

Chairing her first general body meeting of Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation after being elected to the post, Mayor Veena Baradwad has proposed to waive penalty on water charges in a bid to facilitate speedy collection of arrears that have been pending for years. At the municipal council meeting in Dharwad…

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Special unit in Dharwad for conjunctivitis

In the wake of rise in cases of Conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Madras Eye’ in Hubballi-Dharwad and rural areas of Dharwad district, a special unit has been set up at Civil Hospital in Dharwad.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Minister visits rain-hit villages, assures people of relief

Labour Minister and Dharwad district in-charge Santosh Lad has said that a detailed project report (DPR) on proper utilisation of water available in the Benni Halla stream during the rainy season is being prepared and it is estimated to cost around ₹500 crore.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

14 bridges remain submerged in Belagavi district

Heavy rains in Kittur Karnataka region and Belagavi district have caused house damages and submerged 14 bridges, cutting off direct connectivity between villages. Inflow to reservoirs in Kittur Karnataka region has increased, but outflow remains same. In Dharwad district, 30 houses have been partially damaged and Unakal Lake in Hubballi…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

AIMSS, AIDSO condemn Manipur incident

Strongly condemning the ghastly sexual assault on two women in Manipur, members of the district committee of All India Mahila Samskrutika Sanghatane (AIMSS) submitted a memorandum in Dharwad on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Making children aware of the United Nations through MUN

278 delegates from 11 schools in Hubballi-Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri participated in a two-day MUN Conference organised by KLE School, Dharwad. Students discussed issues of international significance, debated, lobbied, negotiated and drafted resolutions. KLE Society's M.R. Sakhare School (CBSE) won Best School award. Inaugurated by HR Advisor Jagadish Bapat, prizes…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Alternative dispute resolution is essential along with adjudicatory mechanism, says judge

Need for ADR to reduce pendency of cases in Indian courts: Judge of High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad, Vijaykumar Patil inaugurated KLE Law Academy's First National Level Negotiation Competition. 30 colleges from across India participating. ADR an important tool to resolve disputes, but not only solution. Students advised to remember…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Congress stages silent protest in various districts

Congress members protest in KK, Kittur over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, condemning BJP's "vengeance politics". In Hubballi, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, Ballari, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Congress members staged silent protests, tying black ribbons, to express solidarity with Gandhi and denounce BJP's injustice.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

G.K. Law College to host first National Negotiation Competition in Hubballi from tomorrow

30 colleges from across India to participate in 1st National Level Negotiation Competition in Hubballi. Judges from Hubballi-Dharwad to assess negotiating skills of budding lawyers. Trophies & cash prizes for best teams. Inauguration by Judge of High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad, Vijaykumar Patil. Valedictory by Judge of High Court of…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

91,472 cases disposed of in Lok Adalat in Dharwad district

In the National Lok Adalat held in various courts of Dharwad district recently, a total of 91,472 cases were disposed of resulting in a settlement amount of ₹130.15 crore. According to a press release, in the National Lok Adalat held under the guidance of District Principal and Sessions Judge K.G. Shanthi,…

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023