Applications invited for award

Hubballi: On behalf of Kanakashree Charitable Trust, Bengaluru, applications have been 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. Applications with documents including marks sheet and transfer certificate can be submitted in person or registered post before June 20. For more information, eligible students can contact 9483425046, 9845101696.Provide access to agri lands: RyotsHubballi: The Krishik Samaj and farmers of Kalasa Banduri Horata Samiti urged the authorities to provide access agricultural lands to farmers. Manikya Chellur and Lokanath Hebasur, of Krishik Samaj and Horata Samiti respectively, said that on June 14, they will convene a meeting of farmers who are facing problems accessing their agricultural land. In the meeting, a detailed discussion will be held and a later date will be finalised to submit a memorandum to Dharwad DC, urging to solve the issue. Hebasur said there is a govt order and a court order pertaining to providing the access way to the farmers to access their fields, but the authorities are not acting tough against those who are not allowing use the way to reach filed a for sowing. As the region is receiving rain, farmers have to reach their agriculture land for sowing and for other agriculture activities. The authorities should intervene and solve the issues related to land access, they urged.BCC extends 5% rebate on property tax till July-endBelagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has extended the deadline for paying property tax until July 31, offering a 5% rebate for the year 2024-25. Property holders can pay the tax online. BCC has developed the ‘Online Payment Integration of Property Tax’ software for online property tax payments. Property holders, by using the computerised form No-1 and the PID number, can pay the tax at all Belagavi-1 centres using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Property holders can directly pay the tax by visiting www.belagavicitycorp.org. They will receive a 5% rebate on paying the complete tax.Fill up vacant posts in govt, MLC urges CMDharwad: MLC V Sankanur has urged chief minister Siddaramaiah to take steps to fill the vacant posts in various govt departments. Speaking at a function to felicitate the retired lecturers organised by the Karnataka State PU College Employees’ Association here on Tuesday, the MLC said more than 2.5 lakh posts in various govt departments are vacant for past ten years. Due to this, the works in govt offices are going on at a snail’s pace and the people are made to run from pillar to post. He said the govt should fill up the vacant posts in a phased manner. Sankanur pointed out that many employees, unable to bear the work pressure, are opting for voluntary retirement before attaining the superannuation. To overcome this problem, the govt should initiate steps to fill up the posts in 32 departments, he said.Apprenticeship interviewHubballi: Govt ITI, Honda Motor Cycles and Scooters India Limited are organising a walk-in interview at Govt ITI premises in Vidyanagar Hubballi on June 15 at 10am. A press release has said that candidates passed or studying in the final year of ITI and NCVT with trades like fitter, turner, machinist, painter, sheet metal work, wood, die making, welder, machinist, grinder, electrician, electronics, mechanic, ICTSM and aged between 18-26 years can attend the interview for apprenticeship training along with their original documents, four passport size photographs, Aadhaar number, email address etc.Organs of woman from old-age home donatedBelagavi: Sudha Chidambar Kulkarni, 85, (in pic) a native of Chikodi and an inmate of Shantai Vrudhashram, an old-age home, at Kuttalawadi, died on Monday. As per the last wishes of the donor, the deceased Sudha Kulkarni’s family donated her body to KLE Medical College, Hubballi, through Dr Ramannavar Charitable Trust Bailhongal. Vijay More, a social worker and ex-mayor of Belagavi corporation, working president of Shantai Vrudhashram Mariya More, Dr VD Patil, Dr MG Hiremath and Dr Mahantesh Ramannavar extended gratitude to Kulkarni’s family members for donating her body for a noble cause.‘Utsav-2024’ at SDM Medical CollegeDharwad: Radiologist Dr Rohit Madhukar, an alumnus of SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad said cultural events and competitions provide an opportunity for the students to exhibit their talents in fields other than academics and such events should be held regularly. Inaugurating the cultural fest ‘Utsav-2024’ at SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dr Rohit who was the student of the first batch of MBBS at the college, recalled how the faculty and staff encouraged the students to excel in several fields along with academics. Executive director Padmalata Niranjan, principal Dr Ratnamala Desai, vice-principal Dr Deepak Kanabur, deputy student welfare officer Asha Deshpande and director (admin) Saketh Shetty were among others who spoke.Free driving training for SC, ST candidatesHubballi: Regional Training Center of North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation is conducting free driving training under SCP/STP scheme for 2023-24 for eligible SC and ST candidates, at its premises on Gokul Road. Center’s principal has said in a press release that the training is with accommodation and interested candidates can call: 0836-2332128, 9449971416 and 7996865758.Dharwad DC to hold grievances session todayDharwad: DC Divya Prabhu will be available to people to air their grievances at the tahsildar’s office in Hubballi on Wednesday between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Aggrieved people can submit their petitions to the DC during her stay at the office situated in Mini Vidhana Soudha, said a release.Yoga Day celebrations to be held on June 21Dharwad: All arrangements will be made for the successful conduct of programmes to mark the International Yoga Day in Dharwad on June 21, said deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu. Chairing a meeting with the officials of health and Ayush departments to discuss the preparations for the Yoga Day here on Tuesday, she said Yoga is the panacea for all sorts of diseases and performing yoga daily will help to keep both the body and mind healthy. She emphasised the need for the Ayush department to popularise yoga. Divya said International Yoga Day will be observed at the RN Shetty Stadium in Dharwad on June 21 in a meaningful manner. There will be a yoga session from 6.45am to 8am. Students, teachers, officers of various govt departments and members of various organisations will participate in the programme. The invitation will be extended to the chairman of the Legislative Council, district minister, Union minister and legislators. KMF will distribute milk to all the participants, the DC said.
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