HDMC rolls out cleanliness drive across twin cities

HDMC rolls out cleanliness drive across twin cities | Hubballi News

Pic: Stringent Measures: Under its cleanliness campaign, dustbins and stickers were distributed by HDMC to the shops at railway station road in DharwadHubballi: Following National Green Tribunal (NGT) panel Chief Justice Subhash Adi’s criticism over poor progress in cleanliness, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) rolled out initiatives to enforce hygiene standards. Businesses such as hotels,…

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Heavy rain and pest attack threaten harvest in Belagavi

Heavy rain and pest attack threaten harvest in Belagavi | Hubballi News

Pic: Farmers from Naganur village in Bailhongal taluk display the damaged soybean crop from their fieldsBelagavi: Continuous Sept rainfall has worsened farmers’ woes in Belagavi district, with floods damaging 61,000 hectares of crops and worm infestations affecting 35,000 hectares of soybean. The district administration began surveys to assess losses and process compensation. Farmers are fearing…

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Activists slam govt over lack of regional balance in planning body appointments

Activists slam govt over lack of regional balance in planning body appointments | Hubballi News

Hubballi: The govt has appointed 20 members to the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission (KSPPC), with only three from North Karnataka and the rest from Bengaluru. No members were selected from other South Karnataka districts either. Activists and experts criticised the appointments, alleging social injustice and warning that the panel may fail to address…

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After tariff blow, jewellery exporters eye Middle East

After tariff blow, jewellery exporters eye Middle East | Surat News

Surat: With the US market slipping out of reach following a 50% tariff on Indian imports, the country’s gem and jewellery makers are shifting focus to the Middle East. Exporters see Saudi Arabia as a key growth destination, with shipments rising 45% to $151.5 million in 2024-25 and studded jewellery exports alone jumping 55%, according…

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