‘Plant more saplings and nurture them to reduce impact of deforestation’

‘Plant more saplings and nurture them to reduce impact of deforestation’

A mega plantation drive by Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank to plant 500 saplings on the JSS Mahavidyapeeth Campus in Dharwad being launched by bank chairman Shrikant M. Bhandiwad on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT To mitigate further damage to the environment caused by deforestation, there is an urgent need to plant more saplings, nurture … Read more

79,000 people to take part in 51-km-long human chain in Dharwad tomorrow

79,000 people to take part in 51-km-long human chain in Dharwad tomorrow

Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J. has said that around 79,000 people from different walks of life will participate in a 51-km-long human chain to be formed in Dharwad district to mark the International Day of Democracy on Sunday. Addressing a press conference in Dharwad on Friday, the Deputy Commissioner said that Indian democracy stands on … Read more

Tree falls on vehicles in Dharwad

Tree falls on vehicles in Dharwad

The fallen tree on Azad Road in Dharwad on Saturday evening. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fallen tree on Azad Road damaged some vehicles in Dharwad on Saturday evening. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fallen tree on Azad Road damaged some vehicles in Dharwad on Saturday evening. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A … Read more

Eight, including BJP leader, arrested after attack on police in a gambling den near Dharwad

Eight, including BJP leader, arrested after attack on police in a gambling den near Dharwad

Two police personnel including a police sub-inspector were injured during a midnight raid on a gambling den at Narendra village in Dharwad district on November 13, and the police have arrested eight persons including a BJP leader in connection with the incident. According to Superintendent of Police of Dharwad Gopal Byakod, following a tip off … Read more

Establishment of Dharwad and Kalaburagi Benches created awareness on legal rights of North Karnataka residents: HC

Establishment of Dharwad and Kalaburagi Benches created awareness on legal rights of North Karnataka residents: HC

The establishment of two Benches of the High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad and Kalaburagi has created awareness of legal rights amongst the people of North Karnataka and led to an increase in number of both civil and criminal cases instituted every year since establishment of the two Benches in 2008, the court said. “The … Read more

Rangayana to stage play on Kittur Rani Channamma in Dharwad

Rangayana to stage play on Kittur Rani Channamma in Dharwad

Artists of Rangayana Dharwad will perform a play on Kittur Rani Channamma in Dharwad on December 24 and 25. The mega performance will have over 300 artists and extensive set pieces. Rangayana director Ramesh Parvinaikar held a meeting to oversee preparations for the play in the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad on Friday. He said … Read more