The Latest Breaking News from Hubballi

Harsh Khare, Div. Mgr. of Hubballi Div. of SWR, said gross earnings of div. up 10% to ₹1,368cr by July. Freight revenue ₹1,163cr, 7.5% more than last FY. 101 lakh passengers carried, originating passenger revenue ₹175cr. PM Modi laid foundation stone for 6 stations in div. 18.41km doubling, 3 level…

Police in Hubballi arrested two persons for tying flags of different faiths to a mobile tower, sparking tension in the area. Investigation revealed the flags were not of an enemy nation, but of two different faiths. Police are probing further to determine the motive behind the mischievous act.

Municipal Commissioner Eshwar Ullagaddi announces fortnightly 'Kadata Yajna' to clear pending applications in zonal offices. Mass cleaning drive to be taken up in wards every Tuesday & Friday. Vacant sites to be cleaned, charges included in property tax. Tender floated for filling potholes, solid waste management issues to be resolved…

Hubballi celebrated 77th Independence Day with tricolour fluttering atop offices, houses & vehicles. Tributes paid to Sangolli Rayanna at Brindavan Circle. Taluk-level celebrations at Nehru Maidan with dignitaries paying tributes. Schools presented cultural programmes & residential localities organised events. Shops & restaurants draped in tricolour & special menu served.

Minister Lad directs Dharwad admin to review list of 612 Ashraya beneficiaries in Hubballi's Jagadish Nagar. Residents allege ineligible people on list. Minister also orders resurvey of 150 families in 16 acres of land and 424 beneficiaries under “My House, My Right” scheme. He also directs to issue record of…

Khadi flag sales in Hubballi, India's sole flag manufacturing unit, have dropped due to an amendment to the National Flag Code allowing polyester cloth flags. This has left 1,200 workers, mainly women, struggling. Despite memoranda to the Union government, the amendment has not been withdrawn, favouring private mill owners over…

Congressman Parasmal Sukhani urges Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge not to create confusion by pushing for AIIMS in Kalaburagi, as CM Siddaramaiah has already requested the Union govt. to re-establish the institute in Raichur. Sukhani warns of public suicide if AIIMS is denied to Raichur.

Hubballi's four-day jewellery exhibition showcasing gold, silver, diamond jewellery and rare scents has begun. MLA Mahesh Tenginakai inaugurated the event organised by 150-year-old C. Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers. Special offers for jewellery lovers, traditional and contemporary creations, purest gold and gems, and finest craftsmanship are on display.

Renuka Sukumar, new Police Commissioner of Hubballi Dharwad, will take all steps to maintain law and order by involving senior police officials and public. She is a 2011 batch Karnataka cadre officer and has earlier served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in the twin cities. She is determined to handle…

Police have arrested a 21-yr-old former student of a private college in Hubballi on the charge of posting defamatory & obscene posts on social media by morphing photos of girl students. Police suspect involvement of others & are conducting lie detector & brain mapping tests.

Coimbatore Police arrest youth from Hubballi on suspicion of links to drug peddlers. Ninganagouda alias Surajgouda Mallikarjungouda Kanagoudara, son of a BJP leader, was apprehended when he sold strips of a banned drug to police. Arrest made a week ago, now made public.