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Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonne
Protests by sugarcane farmers took place at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district. They demanded a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their sugarcane amidst a statewide bandh. Farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with both state and central governments regarding the support price dispute. Meanwhile, responses to the bandh varied in Belagavi city, where most services remained operational.
Karnataka sugarcane growers stage demo to press for their demands, district officials impose restrictions
Farmers in North Karnataka are intensifying their protest over the procurement price of sugarcane and other related issues. They staged blockades and sit-ins across several locations including Belagavi and Dharwad. The farmers are demanding a fair price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for sugarcane and other reforms. Local administrations have imposed prohibitory orders to prevent further protests on highways.
BJP not defending EC on SIR, says Vijayendra; alleges party targeted through FIRs in Karnataka
BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress government of targeting his party workers over electoral roll revisions. He said the Special Intensive Revision process aims to cleanse the electoral rolls of irregularities and duplicate entries. Vijayendra denied allegations by the incumbent government of targeting minorities and backward castes. He expressed concerns over illegal Bangladeshi migrants being included in electoral rolls.
Bengaluru techie left high paying job and Rs 30,000 rent to shift back to Hugli. Now he is eearning less, but living better, shares life lesson: 'Company brand doesn't matter if...'
Sometimes, a lower-paying job in a tier 2 town may be boring and not as illustrious as a job in top metro cities like Bengaluru or Mumbai, but it can come with several benefits, such as a great work-life balance, a better quality of life, and fewer expenses. A tech professional recently revealed what he learned after he shifted to Bengaluru for a dream job and what made him come back.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Dates, bank offers, discounts, EMI options, Prime benefits, and top deals on products
Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 will begin on October 8. Customers will receive a 10% instant discount on SBI cards. Prime members can enjoy additional savings on select offers. The sale promises lowest prices of the year on many products. Amazon has also expanded its delivery network for the event.
Karnataka to build end-to-end electronics hub: Minister MB Patil
The state already has more than 20,000 chip designers and over 10,000 analogue engineers, while more than 100 companies are engaged in chip design, Patil said.
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Karnataka seeks bigger ExxonMobil footprint in Bengaluru, eyes skilling and startup tie-ups
Karnataka's Home Minister met with ExxonMobil to discuss expanding their Bengaluru operations. Discussions focused on skilling, startup support, and joint innovation initiatives. The state recently approved significant investment projects creating many new jobs. These projects include aerospace, electronics, and IT space development. Toyota Kirloskar Motor will also establish a business intelligence hub.
Karnataka food safety department inspects sweet units, seizes food products worth Rs 6 lakh
Karnataka food safety officials seized products valued at Rs 5.99 lakh during a special inspection drive. The drive targeted sweet manufacturing units across several districts on August 31. Expired curd and improperly labelled chocolate decorations were among the seized items. Misbranded food products lacking mandatory details were also confiscated by authorities. The department will initiate legal action against establishments found violating food safety standards.
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni sentenced to life term in BJP leader’s murder case
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced former minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court found the Congress MLA and his co-accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy. Kulkarni faces immediate disqualification as an MLA due to the life sentence.
Karnataka: Bellad urges Industries Minister Patil to get M&M plant to Dharwad
Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition Arvind Bellad has urged Industries Minister MB Patil to convince Mahindra & Mahindra to establish its new plant in North Karnataka. Bellad highlighted Dharwad's existing automotive manufacturing ecosystem, including Tata Motors, and its robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and logistics.
Karnataka govt signs MoU with European firms to run e-RT in Hubballi-Dharwad
The Karnataka government has partnered with European companies to launch a pilot electric rapid transit (e-RT) project connecting Hubballi and Dharwad. Following a feasibility study, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Hess AG, Hess India, and SSB AG.
Dharwad Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
At the forefront of this electoral battleground stand Pralhad Joshi of the BJP and Vinod Asooti representing the Indian National Congress (INC), emerging as prominent contenders in the fray.
Can Pralhad Joshi pull off another win against upbeat Congress?
In Dharwad, Pralhad Joshi benefits from Dingaleshwar Swami's withdrawal, while Congress guarantees and assembly seat split play crucial roles. PM uncertainty impacts Jeevan, unlike Bhanu who appreciates Congress guarantees. OBC Vinod Asuti fielded by Congress aims to soothe Kurubas.
As Minister Joshi seeks fifth term from Dharwad, Congress guarantees pose a challenge
Pralhad Joshi aims for fifth MP term amid Lingayat seer withdrawal. Congress challenges with guarantees, differing responses in Hubballi-Dharwad. Lingayat factor and community dynamics play pivotal roles in Dharwad LS seat contest.
Lingayat Swami takes political plunge, announces contest against Pralhad Joshi
Fakir Dingaleshwara Swami contests Dharwad Lok Sabha race, opposing Joshi. Congress backs Swami against BJP. Murugha Mutt distances. Joshi led significant movement in 1990s.
Prominent Lingayat seer announces decision to contest against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami, a prominent Veerashaiva Lingayat seer, announced his candidacy as an independent from the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency. He accused BJP's candidate Pralhad Joshi of suppressing Veerashaiva-Lingayat and other communities. Swami criticized both BJP and Congress for neglecting the Dharwad constituency and announced his entry into politics to create political awareness. Joshi responded by stating that Swami's comments are blessings for him, and Yediyurappa has confirmed that Joshi will not be replaced.
Karnataka: Lingayat mutt distances itself from demand for replacement of Prahlad Joshi in Dharwad
Fakir Dingaleshwar Swami, the head of a Lingayat mutt in Shirahatti, held a meeting with a group of community seers at Murugha mutt premises in Dharwad on Wednesday, and sought Joshi’s replacement on grounds that he suppressed the community members. The clarification from Sri Mallikarjuna Swami, the head of Murugha Mutt, has come as a big relief for Joshi who has been winning the Lok Sabha polls in Dharwad with the solid backing of Lingayats, who are dominant in the region.
Karnataka elections: Jagadish Shettar loses Hubli Dharwad central by big margin
Former chief minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar, a six-term MLA from Hubbali (Hubli)-Central Dharwad, had left the BJP and joined Congress after he was denied a seat by the party national leadership.
PM Modi inaugurates permanent campus of Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
IIT Dharwad is an Institute of national importance established by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India in 2016, under the mentorship of IIT Bombay. Academic activities at IIT Dharwad commenced in July 2016 in the transit campus, located in Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) next to the Dharwad Bench of Karnataka High Court, here.
Ministers Hebbar, Nirani hold talks with Tata Marcopolo Co, employees to end logjam at Dharwad plant
The employees at the company’s Dharwad factory have been peeved that the management has not revised their salaries for the past two years despite an increase in the cost of living. It, however, has raised the salaries of white-collared staffers.
Prime Minister Modi condoles loss of lives in road accident in Karnataka's Dharwad
Posting a condolence message from the prime minister, the PMO tweeted, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka's Dharwad district. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of those injured"
Vision Group proposes to set up FMCG cluster to transform Hubli-Dharwad into hub
Vision Group Chairman Ullas Kamath submitted the report to Large and Small Scale Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar on Friday. The document emphasises on the need to transform Hubli-Dharwad into a FMCG cluster to give a fillip to the development of North Karnataka.
Vision group submits report on creating FMCG cluster, to transform Hubballi-Dharwad
The document outlines the imminent need to Transform Hubballi-Dharwad in a much-needed growth impetus for North-Karnataka. On the fundamentals of Atmanirbhar Bharat', the FMCG cluster targets creating 5 lakh job opportunities with 35 per cent economic growth of the region by 2025, an official release said.
In Karnataka's Dharwad building collapse, death toll mounts to 10
Rescuers fear that at least 12 to 15 people are still trapped under the debris as they heard voices coming from inside.
Tritech transfers tech expertise to Dharwad plant
"The intent is to develop the capability to supply the aerospace standard parts in India," said a senior business development manager at Tritech.
IIT-Dharwad yet to get the promised land
As the Indian Institute of Technology-Dharwad prepares itself for a grand start in about a month's time, it is facing hurdles in getting hold of the land to set up a campus due to payment issues.
HRD Ministry in a tight spot on Sudha Murty’s request to make Infosys partner of IIIT Dharwad
IIIT Dharwad is part of a 20-institute plan by HRD. The plan calls for 15% funding by industry partners. Nineteen IIITs have been approved and 12 of them are functioning.
Trying to settle Marcopolo plant dispute: Karnataka govt
Karnataka government today said it is trying its best to settle the dispute that led to the lockout of workers at Tata Marcopolo Motors plant in Dharwad.
Rahul Gandhi to attend Youth Congress meet in Dharwad
AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will participate in the booth level officer-bearers meeting of Youth Congress to be held at Dharwad on June 1.
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