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Hubballi-Dharwad
HDBRTS Feeder Bus Service Expanded
Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (HDBRTS) has extended its feeder bus service up to Gamangatti, which was previously limited to Navanagar/Sutagatti. The expansion of this service commenced on Thursday, as per officials. Two buses will now make a total of 67 trips, ensuring passengers have a bus available every 20 minutes to reach Gamangatti from the RTO BRTS…
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Hubballi Medical Shop Owner Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud
Hubballi: A medical shop owner recently fell prey to cyber criminals, resulting in a loss of Rs 19,000 to the unsuspecting victim. Rashmi Rajeev Joshi, the victim, received a call from an unknown number where the miscreants informed her that her credit card had expired and needed renewal. Trusting their deceptive words, she provided all the necessary details. The realization…
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Hubballi: E-Vehicle Charging Points at Govt Offices: Proposal Moves Forward Says Maruti Sambrani
Hubballi: A long-pending proposal to alleviate range anxiety for e-vehicle drivers is gaining momentum in. Plans are underway to establish high-speed charging points at government offices across the Mumbai Karnataka region, including Hubballi-Dharwad. While a similar initiative for petrol bunks along highways remains under consideration by the Transport Department, the focus has shifted to providing convenient charging options within city…
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Dharwad: Authorities Unearth “Pushpa” Style Smuggling, Seize Oil Tanker Transporting Liquor
Hubballi: Recall the famous smuggling method adopted by Allu Arjun in the superhit movie “Pushpa,” where he transported red sandalwood in a milk tanker. In a similar fashion, a gang was smuggling Goa brand liquor in an oil tanker. The gang’s run came to an end on the outskirts of Dharwad, evading authorities from Bengaluru to Dharwad until they reached…
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Hubballi-Dharwad BJP Leaders, Including Union Minister Joshi, Clean Temple Premises
Hubballi: BJP leaders, including Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginkai, participated in the Swachha Teerth Cleanliness Drive at the premises of Siddappajja Gadduge Math on Monday. The initiative is part of preparations for the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. During the drive, the leaders used wipers and cloths to clean the temple floors…
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Shettar became “Naa Ghar Ka Naa Ghat Kaa” after joining Congress, says Mahesh Tenginkai
Hubballi: In a sharp response to former CM Jagadish Shettar’s statement that BJP leaders are attempting to bring him back to the party, MLA Mahesh Tenginkai of Hubballi-Dharwad (central) constituency expressed that in the Congress, no one respects Jagadish Shettar, and his situation has become akin to “Naa Ghar Ka Na Ghat Kaa.” Speaking to reporters on Monday, Mahesh clarified…
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Dharwad Man Attacks Wife and Mother-in-Law Over Alleged Affair
In Dharwad, a man allegedly assaulted his mother-in-law and wife after they questioned him about an illicit affair. The man attempted to stab them with a small knife, but both women managed to escape with minor injuries. According to the police complaint, Sartazbanu had married the accused, Mehaboobali Agasanhalli. However, their relationship soured when it was revealed that Mehaboobali was…
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Single Star in Garbage Free City Rating, 87th Rank in Survey: Hubballi-Dharwad Performs Poor in Swachha Sarvekshan
Hubballi: In the latest Swachha Sarvekshan-2023 rankings, the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad have landed at the 87th spot among 446 cities in the category with a population of over one lakh. This placement reflects a concerning trend as the cities have slipped down the cleanliness rankings, prompting questions about the efficacy of civic hygiene efforts. The twin cities scored 6,154…
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Dharwad Town Police Apprehend Accused in Gold Chain Theft
Dharwad: The Town Police have successfully apprehended an individual accused of stealing two gold chains, collectively weighing 19 grams and valued at over Rs 1 lakh. The theft occurred through diversion tactics at a jewelry shop located on Subash Road. The accused, identified as Yasmin Shakeel Shaik, 33, and a resident of Bhusappa Chowk in Dharwad, was taken into custody.…
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Minister Santosh Lad Vows Quick Resolution for Hubballi-Dharwad LED Lighting Project
Hubballi: District-in-Charge Minister Santosh Lad has assured that the twin cities will soon be illuminated by LED lights. He pledged to make every possible effort to replace 75,000 conventional lights with energy-efficient LED lights. The minister stated that he will promptly engage with higher officials to ensure that tenders for this project are floated soon. During a review meeting of…
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