After almost two months of summer vacation, children from government, aided and unaided schools returned to campus on Friday. Teachers, SDMCs, and local residents welcomed them with music, flowers, and decorations to mark the new academic year. As part of Prarambhotsava-2024, a special sweet dish was included in their midday meal. Celebrations were confined to the school campus due to the model code of conduct being in force. Teachers arrived early to clean the premises, ensuring a smooth start for students. Schools reported 50% attendance on the first day.
Recent high-profile murders in North Karnataka prompt CID to take over cases. Advocates and citizens call for CID branch and special court in North Karnataka to ease logistical burden. Advocates emphasize need for decentralized courts for timely justice. CID special court in Bengaluru currently handling around 300 cases.
Dharwad district and Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) to set up seven new Indira Canteens in five Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Dharwad district. Construction underway or about to commence. Expected to be operational within a few months. Land identified in Kalghatagi, Navalgund, Annigeri, Kundgol, and Alnavar. More Indira Canteens needed for affordable and timely food access for the public.
Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu donned the role of a school teacher and inaugurated the curricular and co-curricular activities for the academic year 2024-25. Uniforms and textbooks distributed on Day 1. Dharwad schools gear up to begin new academic year. Nine visually impaired students of blind school clear class 10 exam. 4 students faint in school.
Karnataka Exit Poll 2024 Live: The voting for the Lok Sabha election in Karnataka was held in two phases across 28 constituencies on April 26 and May 7.