Applications invited for Pratibha Puraskar from talented students of Kuruba (Halumatha) community for the academic year 2023-24. Students who have scored 95% in SSLC exam and 90% in PUC and studied in the districts of Belagavi revenue division such as Bagalkote, Belagavi, Vijaypur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri and Uttara Kannada can apply. Deadline for submission is June 20.
A businessman in Gadag lost Rs 3.7 lakh to online fraudsters after clicking a WhatsApp link. The fraudsters deducted the amount in four phases from the victim's account. The case has been registered with the Gadag Extension police.
Residents of Adavi Somapur tanda staged a dharna alleging that Gadag Rural circle police inspector MM Nadaf demanded money to resolve a land dispute case instead of registering a complaint. Complaints from both parties have been registered at Gadag Rural police station, and an inquiry team has been formed. CPI MM Nadaf has been suspended.
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai wins the Haveri LS seat with a reduced victory margin of 43,513 votes in 2024. BJP's victory margin decreased from 1,40,882 in 2019. Key highlights include the entry of Bommai into national politics, Congress fielding a non-Muslim candidate, and BJP's fourth consecutive win in Haveri.
Incessant rain affects life in North Karnataka districts with road blockages, agricultural activities halted, and a house collapse reported. Meteorological department records high rainfall in various regions. Forecast predicts further rain and thundershowers in several districts.