The Latest Breaking News from Dharwad

BJP trying to lure MLAs is nothing new, says Lad

Labour Minister and district-in-charge for Dharwad Santosh Lad has said that BJP trying to lure opposition MLAs was not something new in the state politics and the saffron party had purchased scores of MLAs using money and muscle power in the past ten years.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Chamarajnagar, two other districts bag prizes for best Dasara tableaux

Dharwad, Chikkamagalur, Chamarajanagar won best prizes for their tableaux in district category. Tourism Dept., Cauvery Neeravari Nigam, Dept. of Info. & Public Relations won best prizes in govt. depts. & boards/corps. category. Consolation prizes won by Hassan, Mandya, Shivamogga & Karnataka Milk Federation.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Voter list revision drive begins in Dharwad district

Dharwad DC Gurudutta Hegde launched voter enrolment drive till Dec 9. Forms 6, 7, 8 & 8A to be submitted for corrections, enrolment & deletion of names. 28,752 fresh names added to voter list from May-Oct 27, 2023. 15.38 lakh voters incl. 7.17 lakh male & 7.66 lakh female.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Jamboo Savari carries on sans ‘jamboo’ in Dharwad

The grand ‘Dasara jamboo savari’ held annually in Dharwad was a lacklustre event this time as the main attraction of the Dasara procession, the caparisoned elephants, were missing reportedly due to the stringent guidelines imposed this year. However the folk troupes added colour to the procession through their exuberant performances.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Police martyrs remembered on Commemoration Day in Hubballi, Dharwad

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Gurudatta Hegde has said that the role of the police in maintaining law and order in the society was crucial as they risk their lives for the societal good.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner promises time-bound solutions to people’s problems

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Gurudatta Hegde has promised that steps will be taken to ensure time-bound solutions to the issues raised during the Janata Darshan by finding local solutions as much as possible.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

South Western Railway announces more special trains to clear festival rush

To clear extra rush of passengers on account of the Dasara festival, South Western Railway will run various special trains between different destinations, a release said.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Workshop on RTI Act in Dharwad tomorrow

Dharwad to host workshop on RTI, felicitation of meritorious students & comedy show on Oct 21. Labour Minister & Union Minister to attend. 173 students to receive cash prize, certificate & memento. Association to resume fight for old pension scheme after submission of report.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Like cricket, other sports too need encouragement, says Azharuddin after inaugurating ITF Dharwad tournament

Former cricketer Azharuddin calls for more support for all sportspersons, lauds ITF, KSLTA & DDLTA for organising int'l tennis tournament in Dharwad. He believes India will win the ICC World Cup & Congress will form govt in Telangana. Labour Minister Santosh Lad & DC Gurudatta Hegde present. Ramkumar & Digvijay…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

After residents complain, NHAI told to develop underpass on Dharwad-Haliyal Road with a view to preventing accidents

Labour Minister Santosh Lad directs NHAI to develop Dharwad-Haliyal Road underpass to prevent recurring accidents. Residents had complained of turn causing accidents. Minister asked NHAI to straighten road during development of 6-lane road. District admin to accord permission for making road straight.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023