Hubli-Dharwad News
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State News
Karnataka Districts Brace for Light to Moderate Rain Today
Hubballi: The Meteorology Department has forecasted rain for several districts in Karnataka on Monday. Coastal districts, including Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Dakshina Kannada, are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall. Additionally, light rain is expected in parts of Kalaburagi, Raichur, Shivamogga, and Chikkamagaluru. Isolated showers may also occur in Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Belagavi, Bidar, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Hassan, Mysuru, Davangere,…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: Youth Chained and Forced to Work at Dhaba Over Father’s Debt
Dharwad: In a shocking incident, a youth was reportedly chained and forced to work at a dhaba near New Tegoor on the outskirts of Dharwad city. The incident came to light after reports revealed that the young man was being held as collateral for a loan his father had taken from the dhaba owner. According to sources, both the father…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Mothers, Lovers and a Ransom Call- How Dharwad Police Rescued 6 Kidnapped Children
Dharwad: The Vidyagiri Police in Dharwad have successfully solved a perplexing kidnapping case involving six children abducted by their mothers and their respective lovers. All accused have been arrested, and the children were rescued unharmed. The Case Unfolds Police Commissioner N. Shashi Kumar detailed the case, initially reported as a “missing persons” incident on November 7 at the Vidyagiri Police…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi: Farmer Robbed at Siddharoodha Math’s Main Enterance
Hubballi: A farmer from Haveri district was robbed of ₹78,000 in cash and a tractor tool kit after being threatened by two unidentified individuals near the main entrance of Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji Math in Hubballi. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 14. According to the complaint filed at the Old Hubballi Police Station, the victim, Subhash Goni,…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Power Outage Alert: Hubballi Areas to Experience Power Shutdown on November 14
Hubballi: Due to maintenance work at the 33/11 kV power substation at KIMS, there will be a power outage for all 11 kV lines fed from this distribution center on November 14, 2024 (Thursday), from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the areas listed below. Main Areas to be Affected by the Power Outage: Hosur, Club Road, Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: Constable Attacked with Blade in Parking Row, Three Detained
Dharwad: Three individuals have been arrested near Ice Gate here for allegedly assaulting a police constable over a parking dispute. The injured constable has been identified as Basavaraj Kamatar, is a constable with district DR Police. The accused, Iqbal, Ameer, and Azmar Mulla, allegedly assaulted him with a blade, causing injuries to four areas on his face, according to the…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi Traffic Constable Accused of Sexually Harassing Minor, Suspended
Hubballi: The traffic constable who was booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly harassing a minor was suspended from the service, said police sources. The Keshwapur police booked a case against MA Khadirnavar, who works at South Traffic Police Station. Following the allegation of harassing a nine-year-old girl on November 3. According to Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar, the incident…
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Crime News
Hubballi Reports Another Digital Arrest Scam, Retired Employee Loses Rs 10 Lakh
Hubballi: A 77-year-old retired employee has become the latest victim of a digital arrest scam, marking the fifth such incident reported in the twin cities over the past 15 days. The victim, a resident of Shanti Nagar in Bengeri, lost Rs 10.2 lakh to scammers between October 23 and October 25. The fraud began on October 23 when the victim…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi: Police Constable Booked Under POCSO Act for Sexually Harrassing a Minor
Hubballi EXPRESS NEWS: The Keshwapur Police have registered a case against a police constable working at Hubballi South Traffic Police Station in Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissionerate under the POCSO Act. According to Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar, the incident happened on November 3 afternoon. The accused MA Khadirnavar lured a nine-year-old girl to his house and misbehaved with her. He sent…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Moving Car Catches Fire in Hubballi
Hubballi: A moving car caught fire on Lamington Road in the city on Wednesday night. Fortunately, none of the car’s occupants were injured in the incident. The alert driver quickly pulled over to the side of the road after noticing smoke coming from the engine, despite the heavy downpour. All occupants safely exited the vehicle before the fire intensified. The…
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