News for '-dharwad'

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

This is India's biggest challenge. Did you know about it?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

'Any new technology, either before or soon after its release, will face severe criticism by one or the other segment of society. It is only after seeing the benefits of new technology for themselves that our farmers accept it.' 'The arable land in India is not increasing and currently hovers at around 140, 145 million hectares.' 'Today, Indian agriculture has to work towards achieving nutritional security.'

Kalburgi murder: Body resembling rationalist's killer found

Kalburgi murder: Body resembling rationalist's killer found

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

An unidentified body with two bullet injuries has been found at a village in Belagavi district and police were verifying if it resembled the sketch of one of the two killers of writer M M Kalburgi, who was gunned down at Dharwad in August.

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Kalburgi's wife seeks SIT probe into rationalist's 2015 murder

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Kalburgi's wife, in her plea, said that the investigation in Dabholkar and Pansare murder cases was in a "sorry state" and no progress has been made in bringing the killers to book.

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

It said that it is seeking the partnership of individuals at all levels to give of their time, their talent or their treasure toward the goal of expansion of United Ways across India, and become involved in the United Way Friends of India program.

Tata Motors plans more new products

Tata Motors plans more new products

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Tata Motors revealed its plans of introducing more vehicles this year. It is also planning to increase its exports to South Africa.

Same gun used to kill Gauri Lankesh, Kalburgi: Forensic report

Same gun used to kill Gauri Lankesh, Kalburgi: Forensic report

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The bullets in both cases 'have been fired through a single country made pistol chambered for 7.65 mm caliber pistol cartridges', a source said quoting the report.

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

A resident of village Betadur in Dharwad district of Karnataka, the Madras regiment soldier was pulled out alive from under 30 ft of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

This village fair is all about the books

This village fair is all about the books

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The Centre for Alternative Agricultural Media has organised Krishi Pusthaka Habba (Farm Book Fest) on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.\n

BJP's seven-day satyagraha begins

BJP's seven-day satyagraha begins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Advani unfurled the Tricolour to mark the launch of the campaign.

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amid the crisis has risen an outpouring of empathy from ordinary people across India led by the civil society, who have stepped up to help migrant labourers, domestic helps, construction workers, and small scale workers who were left jobless because of the nationwide lockdown.

Karnataka projects tier-II cities for IT growth

Karnataka projects tier-II cities for IT growth

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Karnataka projects tier-II cities for IT growth

Amritraj, Bopanna in second round

Amritraj, Bopanna in second round

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

While Karan Rastogi was beaten 6-2, 6-2 by Lukasz Kubot in the first round of the Dharwad ATP Challenger

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

It's a rebirth for us, says wife of Siachen survivor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Mahadevi said the family was going through a painful ordeal after the members came to know of the tragedy, but the news of his survival brought smiles back on faces.

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.

Prestigious society honours Indian

Prestigious society honours Indian

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

SAE honours about 20 recipients worldwide every year.

Troicki outlasts Kubot to take title

Troicki outlasts Kubot to take title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Victor Troicki of Serbia defeated fourth seed Lukasz Kubot (Poland) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to win the Dharwad ATP Challenger

Uma's next move: 'tiranga yatra'

Uma's next move: 'tiranga yatra'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

On the heels of her discharge by a court in a 10-year old criminal case, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti will launch a 16-day 'Tirange Yatra' from Hubli in Karnataka to Jallianwallah Bagh in Punjab on September 10

Tight security on Uma route

Tight security on Uma route

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Police pickets have been posted right from Belgaum as her train enters the state from Miraj early Wednesday.

Karnataka cops on way to arrest Uma Bharti

Karnataka cops on way to arrest Uma Bharti

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

A Hubli court has issued a non-bailable warrant against the Madhya Pradesh chief minister for hoisting the national flag at the disputed Idgah Maidan in 1994.

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Party-hoppers make it to BJP's first list of candidates for K'tka poll

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Most of them are sitting legislators and a few of them also served as ministers in the past.

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Amritraj falls to qualifier King

Amritraj falls to qualifier King

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Prakash Amritraj was upset 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-1 by Phillip King of USA in the second round of the Dharwad Challenger

Kalburgi murder: Cops quiz Sanatan Sanstha activist

Kalburgi murder: Cops quiz Sanatan Sanstha activist

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Another senior officer of Karnataka CID conducted some preliminary enquiries regarding the possible links the hardline outfit with murder of Kalburgi.

BJP MP Vijay Sankeshwar quits party

BJP MP Vijay Sankeshwar quits party

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Sankeshwar, who represent the Dharwad north constituency, has decided to float a regional political outfit.

Rationalist Bhagwan booked for 'outraging' religious feelings

Rationalist Bhagwan booked for 'outraging' religious feelings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Police said the FIR was filed at a police station in Dakshina Kannada district based on a complaint against the writer whose utterances on Hinduism and Hindu Gods have come under vicious attacks from fringe rightwing outfit.

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

In August 2016, at a meeting of the syndicate, the main members identified Lankesh as a durjan "as told in the Kshatra Dharma Sadhana based on her speeches and writings

Prakash Amritraj in quarters

Prakash Amritraj in quarters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper battled for 172 minutes to get the better of Slovakia's Michal Mertinek in the ATP Challenger.

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The judge said the assets of the respondent company cannot be left under the control of UBHL and could be handed over to official liquidator to achieve the winding up process s per the law.

SIT: Waghmare killed Lankesh; same gun used in Pansare, Kalburgi murder

SIT: Waghmare killed Lankesh; same gun used in Pansare, Kalburgi murder

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The official said the organisation, composed of people drawn from Hindu right groups, had around 60 members spread across at least five states but had no name.

Prakash Amritraj in semis

Prakash Amritraj in semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper beat Austria's Zbynek Mlynarik in the quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger.

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Economist and author Devaki Jain mourns the loss of her good friend, Girish Karnad.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The plane suddenly tilted heavily on the left side and the altitude dipped steeply with violent shuddering of the aircraft body, the complainant said.

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has cleared 52 candidates of which 20 are from Karnataka.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

A successful entrepreneur who wants to start an airline

Rediff.com26 May 2016

VRL investors have punished the stock for his move, but Sankeshwar is defiant.

PM Modi urges Muslim community not to politicise triple talaq

PM Modi urges Muslim community not to politicise triple talaq

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The prime minister spoke about women's empowerment, equality and good governance.