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Vishwakarma Mahasabha to stage symbolic dharna tomorrow

Vishwakarma Mahasabha to hold symbolic dharna at Freedom Park, Bengaluru on Fri. to demand implementation of H. Kantharaj Commission report. MLC P. Nanjundi to lead. Nearly 1000 from district to participate. Mahasabha demands nomination of someone from North Karnataka to post of president of Karnataka Vishwakarma Communities Development Corporation.

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Congress to start preparations for Lok Sabha polls soon

KPCC working president Satish Jarkiholi announces preparations for Lok Sabha polls soon. Meeting of senior party leaders to be held in Belagavi to discuss candidate selection. Equal representation to all communities, no application fee. Controversy over socio-economic survey needless, merits to be discussed once report submitted. Winter session to discuss…

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Founders of KLE Society remembered in Hubballi

KLE Society's 108th Foundation Day celebrated in Hubballi, remembering the contribution of founders who provided education to all in North Karnataka. Seer Basavalinga Swami of Rudrakshi Mutt urged teachers & students to remember founders' service & sacrifice. Retired & current employees honoured for achievements. 32 institutions of KLE Society participated…

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Leader of Opposition from South brings back to life issue of poor representation of North Karnataka

The appointment of a BJP leader from South Karnataka as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly has raised dust and ruffled feathers in the party, days after party president was also picked from a Southern district.

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Karnataka Rajyotsava | Push for ‘correcting’ of name began early in North Karnataka

Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, has been living up to the expectations of its people.Karnataka, formed after a long struggle, was named Mysore State despite disappointment of non-Mysoreans. After Devaraj Urs became CM, the proposal gained political strength and was passed unanimously.

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Provide better facilities for children in all district and taluk hospitals, rights commission tells State govt.

Karnataka State Child Rights Commission urges govt. to provide proper facilities in district/taluk hospitals after visit to North Karnataka. Found no hot water, bedsheets not replaced, beds old/broken, toilets not clean, no safe drinking water, staff not coming on time, more than one baby in warmer, no CCTV camera monitoring,…

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Children with potential selected for free top-notch online education

PPCA, an NGO, has selected 250 students from North Karnataka for national merit-cum-means scholarships. They will receive free online education, a Tablet PC, and access to Pratibha Sammelan and Pratibha Milaap activities. RCF will spend ₹70,000 per student for two years. The aim is to reduce inequalities in education and…

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Manas Institute now Ayushman Bharat-empanelled

Manas Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Hubballi, has become the second private psychiatric hospital in the State and first in North Karnataka to be empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

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Farmers intensify Mahadayi agitation by taking out protest march with bullock carts

Farmers in HUBBALLI stage sit-in for Mahadayi project, take out protest march with bullock carts. They demand linking of Mahadayi with Malaprabha to accelerate irrigation projects in North Karnataka. Farmers urge govt. to initiate steps for early implementation & declare North Karnataka as drought-hit. Demand CBI probe into KNNL affairs.

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ICMR-NITM orientation training programme for govt. officers from Karnataka and Goa in Belagavi today

ICMR-NITM to host one-day orientation training on “Role of laboratory in Disease Surveillance” in Belagavi for officials from Karnataka & Goa. Aim is to strengthen outbreak investigation activities in the region. Scientists from ICMR-NIE, Chennai & ICMR-NIV, Pune to interact with participants. ICMR-NITM has identified outbreaks of cholera, hepatitis, diphtheria…

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NWKRTC to get 450 e-buses soon, as proposal gets govt. clearance

NWKRTC plans to operate 450 electric buses in North Karnataka. Aim is to meet increased demand for travel in public transport, esp. after launch of 'Shakti' scheme. 200 e-buses for moffusil, 150 for urban, 100 for BRTS. Tenders to be floated soon, payment based on km of bus operation. Govt.…

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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

The establishment of Kali Farmer Producer Company and a recent chef residency programme are helping the Kunbi community in north Karnataka promote sustainable and responsible sourcing by showcasing their native tuber dishes to create a larger market for local produce, addressing the challenge of lack of demand and reshaping our…

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Patriotic fervour marks Independence Day celebrations in North Karnataka

Patriotic fervour marked Independence Day celebrations in North Karnataka. District in-charge Ministers hoisted the national flag and announced new schemes. In Belagavi, a 10-km flyover and a new Deputy Commissioner's office will be constructed. In Vijayapura, an airport and power distribution sub-centres will be set up. In Bagalkot, 11 lift…

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KEA releases revised mock results of seat allotment list

KEA revises mock allotment list for UG NEET Medical and Dental courses after website temporarily suspended due to confusion. Students and parents voiced displeasure after names of some candidates from Kalyana Karnataka and North Karnataka regions were left out. KEA issued announcement, revised list released late Saturday night, website reactivated.

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There is large-scale corruption in irrigation schemes, says Sobaradmath

Viresh Sobaradmath, State President of Raita Sena, Karnataka, alleges large-scale corruption in implementation of irrigation schemes in North Karnataka. He claims tenders for Malaprabha Upper Bank Canal were floated at Rs. 2,168.39 Cr and officials in Irrigation Dept. have served in same place for 15-18 yrs, leading to corruption. Raita…

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Mahadayi agitation likely to be relaunched

Farmer leaders in four districts of North Karnataka have been demanding diversion of Mahadayi river waters to Malaprabha for 47 yrs. Despite lack of political will, they resolved to relaunch agitation if Union govt fails to give assurance. Delegation to meet Union Minister Pralhad Joshi soon. Farmers mentally & physically…

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A majestic memorial for Basavanna’s trusted companion Gangambike

Situated at around 30 kilometres from Belagav city in North Karnataka, Mugut Khan Hubli is “a small town of 12,000 souls” as the district revenue records describe it. Mugut Khan Dargah attracts a large number of believers from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and other regions.

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Mega convention of farmers in November at Ulavi

Farmers' orgs to hold mega convention in Uttara Kannada on Nov 21 to discuss farm issues. Govt urged to declare North Karnataka drought-hit, waive crop loans, draw water from Kali river. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged to intervene to resolve legal hurdles of Mahadayi, Kalasa-Bandori Nala Project. Demand for pension…

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Govt. to decide on declaring drought-hit areas in State this week

Govt to decide on drought-hit areas this week after Cabinet sub-committee meeting. Rainfall delayed by 10 days, 36% deficient. Sowing down 10% compared to last year. Target of 82.35 lakh hectares set, sowing completed in 26.82 lakh hectares (33%). North Karnataka target 37.67 lakh hectares, sowing in 20.6 lakh hectares…

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P.C. Jabin Science College gets A++ grade

KLE Society's P.C. Jabin Science College in Hubballi has achieved A++ accreditation from NAAC, becoming the second college in North Karnataka to receive such a high grade. With dedicated efforts of staff and support from the society, the college has achieved 3.54 CGPA. NAAC Peer Team visited the college for…

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North Karnataka contractors warn State govt. that they will stop project works if bills are not paid

Taking exception to the delay in clearing pending bills, the North Karnataka Civil Contractors Association has warned the State government that it will stop works related to government projects if the government continues to delay payment of pending bills. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, president of North Karnataka Civil…

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Water collected in reservoirs in North Karnataka districts to be used only for drinking purposes now

Due to the serious water scarcity across North Karnataka districts, water collected in reservoirs will be utilised only for drinking purposes, till quantum of rainfall increases, in-charge Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil said in Belagavi on Thursday. He also gave certain instructions to officials and engineers in charge of all reservoirs…

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Farmers upset over poor monsoon rainfall in June

Farmers are upset over delayed monsoon rain even as most parts of North Karnataka suffered nearly 50% deficit rainfall in June. As per India Meteorological Department data, the State has suffered an average deficit rainfall of 48%. Rainfall has been poor across various regions.

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JG Commerce College of Hubballi gets A++ grade

KLE Society’s Jagadguru Gangadhar College of Commerce (commonly known as JG Commerce) in Hubballi has become the first college in North Karnataka to get A++ grade from National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission.

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Free bus travel scheme launched in various North Karnataka districts

Ministers in-charge of various districts inaugurated the Shakti free bus travel for women scheme in various North Karnataka districts on Sunday. Women passengers who were present in large numbers in bus stands in the respective districts welcomed the move.

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