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Row erupts over ‘unauthorised’ installation of Ayyappa Swamy idol at university
The installation of an unauthorised Ayyappa Swamy idol at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) campus in Dharwad has sparked tensions
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 02:07 AM IST
Coovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru
In the aftermath of the Hiremath case, Congress struggles to address criticism
The Congress is facing criticism for its handling of the Hiremath murder case. Analysts suggest that the party may struggle to retain its Hindu voter base
Published on May 01, 2024 11:38 PM IST
Muslims denounce accused in Neha murder, observe half-day bandh in solidarity with her father
Muslims denounce accused in Neha murder, observe half-day bandh in solidarity with her father
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 03:30 PM IST
PTI |
‘Cong will consider backing seer who vowed to take on Pralhad Joshi’: Shivakumar
Targeting Joshi, Fakira Dingaleshwar Swami of Shirahatti Fakkireshwar Math had accused him of "suppressing" Veerashaiva-Lingayat and other communities.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:43 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Lingayat seers oppose Joshi’s LS candidacy, say final decision soon
During Tuesday’s meeting, Lingayat seer Dingaleshwar emphasised that Lingayats would work against Joshi due to his perceived anti-Lingayat stance.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
Murugha Mutt distances itself from Dingaleshwar Swami's views on Pralhad Joshi
Murugha Mutt clarified that it does not involve in political candidate selections for elections as parties decide on it.
Published on Mar 29, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Pralhad Joshi will not be replaced, says Yediyurappa
The members of various Veerashaiva-Lingayat mutts had opposed Joshi’s candidacy from the Dharwad constituency for “undermining Lingayat political leaders”.
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
Karnataka orders setting up of special courts for Lankesh, Kalburgi trials
The CM issued two directives to the state’s home secretary following requests from the families of Kalburgi and Lankesh seeking expedited legal proceedings
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Man in burqa at Karnataka bus stop questioned over suspicion of free travel
A man in Karnataka was questioned by locals for wearing a burqa at a bus stop, suspected of trying to get free bus travel under a government scheme for women.
Published on Jul 08, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Stones pelted on newly launched Bengaluru Dharwad Vande Bharat Express
This is the second Vande Bharat Express for Karnataka which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the last week of June.
Published on Jul 05, 2023 08:02 PM IST
Belagavi residents allege government neglect
The district Congress president (rural) Vinay Navalgatti has alleged absence of interest by BJP leaders for the establishment of institutions away from Belagavi.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 12:41 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
Karnataka's second Vande Bharat Express flagged off from Bengaluru. Watch
Karnataka governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and union minister Pralhad Joshi were present at Bengaluru’s KSR station while Vande Bharat Express left to Dharwad.
Published on Jun 27, 2023 12:44 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off Karnataka’s 2nd Vande Bharat Express today
Vande Bharat Express will operate for six days a week, except Tuesdays.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PM Modi to dedicate 5 new Vande Bharat trains today: Details here
The Vande Bharat trains have been a huge hit among commuters. It is India's first semi-highspeed train equipped with world class passenger amenities.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:53 AM IST
Karnataka: Cong makes inroads into BJP’s strongholds of Dharwad, Uttara Kannada
The Congress registered its biggest assembly poll win in nearly five years on Saturday and comfortably crossed the halfway mark in Karnataka
Updated on May 13, 2023 06:29 PM IST
Gerard de Souza
With assets worth ₹1,609cr, Nagaraj is richest candidate
Congress leader DK Shivakumar’s affidavit showed that his assets have increased by 68% compared to his affidavit in 2018. He announced his total assets and those of his family at ₹1,414 crore
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Who is Jagadish Shettar and why did he quit Karnataka BJP?
Jagadish Shettar will contest from Hubballi – Dharwad central constituency with a Congress ticket.
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 11:44 AM IST
Amid thunderstorms in Karnataka coast, Bengaluru sizzles; Check max temperatures
While coastal Karnataka got thunderstorm warnings from weather agencies, Bengaluru saw clear skies and sizzled with maximum temperatures at 36 degrees Celsius.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 03:38 PM IST
SBI misreads Kannada numeral on cheque, dishonours it; fined ₹85,000
The SBI branch in Haliyal wrongly identified the Kannada numeral nine as six and, therefore, dishonoured the cheque.
Published on Sep 08, 2022 03:00 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
3 policemen arrested for aiding murder accused spend time with woman
The woman companion of murder accused Bachcha Khan travelled from Bengaluru to Dharwad to spend time with him. The entire time the duo was together at the hotel, three policemen stood guard outside.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 11:11 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Karnataka: Road accident in Hubli kills 7, injures 26
As many as seven people were killed and 26 were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a lorry on the outskirts of Hubli city in Karnataka, said police on Tuesday.
Published on May 24, 2022 01:58 PM IST
Yamini C S
Karnataka mandates negative RT PCR for students from Kerala in fresh curbs
Students who have arrived from Kerala to medical and paramedical colleges in the state within the past 15 days (between 12 and 27 November) would be subjected to a compulsory RT-PCR test.
99 more test Covid positive at Dharwad medical college, tally reaches 281
Dharwad District Collector Nitesh Patil said that out of 281, only six patients are symptomatic and others are non-symptomatic. All have been quarantined and treatment is given.
Published on Nov 27, 2021 10:06 AM IST
ANI | , Dharwad, Karnataka
Covid in Karnataka medical college: Caseload at 182 as 116 more test positive
Two hostels in the SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Dharwad, Karnataka, were closed on Thursday after 66 students had initially tested positive for the disease.
Published on Nov 26, 2021 04:23 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Unable to get liquor, man drinks mixture of sanitizer and cough syrup, dies
Desperate tipplers have taken to consuming all kinds of substances and there have been numerous reports of break-ins and thefts at liquor stores across the state ever since lockdown was announced on March 24.
Updated on Apr 27, 2020 11:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | HT Correspondent