HC fines engineer Rs 50k for illegal duplicate tender
Karnataka High Court imposes Rs 50,000 personal cost on a Haveri executive engineer for illegally re-tendering a concluded project. Read the full details of the court's order.
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Bhushan Receives Award, Warns of Environmental Disaster
Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan received the SR Hiremath Award in Dharwad. He warned of global crises and accused the Centre of diluting environmental laws, highlighting threats to the Aravallis.
Digital Justice Spearheads National Consumer Day 2025
National Consumer Day 2025 champions 'Digital Justice' with AI-powered platforms like Samadhan and Grievance Redressal Assessment for faster consumer complaint resolution. Learn how tech is empowering Indian consumers.
Consumer Court Slaps Cigna TTK for Wrongful Claim Rejection
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
Pregnant Woman Killed in Suspected Dharwad Honour Killing
A 20-year-old pregnant woman was murdered in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly by her family for marrying a Dalit man. Police have arrested three, while Dalit activists protest demanding justice.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Karnataka Honour Killing Case
A 20-year-old pregnant woman was murdered by her family in Dharwad for marrying a Dalit youth. Her father and relatives have been arrested. Read the full story.
Limits of India's Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation for Water-Adulterated Diesel
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
New Epigraphy Research Centre Inaugurated in Dharwad
A new memorial research centre for epigraphy, 'Pratnakirti', was inaugurated in Dharwad. Experts emphasized digitizing manuscripts and making history accessible to the public. Read more.
Consumer Forum fines HDFC Ergo for denying insurance claim
Dharwad Consumer Commission orders HDFC Ergo to pay Rs 2.19 lakh claim with interest, Rs 50k compensation for mental agony. Landmark ruling for policyholders.
Dharwad CEO Bhuvanesh Patil Pushes Banks for Timely Credit
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
Father kills pregnant daughter over inter-caste marriage in Dharwad
A 20-year-old pregnant woman was brutally murdered by her father and relatives in Karnataka's Dharwad district over her marriage to a Dalit man. Police have arrested three accused. Read the shocking details.
Woman dies in Dharwad honour killing, three arrested
Manya Patil, 20, died after an assault in Inam Veerapur village, Dharwad. Police arrest three suspects in an alleged honour killing case. Investigation ongoing.
Dharwad Cold Wave: Public Health Advisory Issued
Dharwad district administration, led by DC Divya Prabhu, issues crucial guidelines from the State Disaster Management Authority to combat the severe cold wave. Learn how to protect yourself.
Sundargarh consumer court fines store Rs 40k for double billing
A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
Consumer panel penalises builder for not handing over flat
Ludhiana consumer commission directs Green Space Infraheights to refund ₹12.42 lakh with 12% interest to buyers for failing to deliver possession. The builder must also pay ₹20,000 in costs. Read the full verdict.
Insurer to pay Rs 1.87 lakh extra for electric shock death
Chandigarh consumer commission directs insurance firm to pay additional Rs 1.87 lakh with interest to parents whose son died from a streetlight shock. The order cites deficiency in service.
Dharwad Aims to Become First Child-Marriage-Free District
Dharwad DC Divya Prabhu outlines a decade-long campaign to eradicate child marriage. Learn about the 100-day awareness drive and multi-departmental strategy to protect children.
SC Allows Karnataka to Reclaim 134 Acres of Forest Land
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Karnataka HC Judge Calls for Legal Education Reforms
Justice Chandrashekar M Joshi inaugurates activities at Dharwad law college, pushes for curriculum updates and interdisciplinary LLB admissions. Read the full story.
Justice G Radha Rani Heads Telangana Consumer Commission
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
Doctors to Pay Rs 1.35 Lakh for Failed Tubectomy
Haridwar consumer commission orders two doctors to compensate a woman who became pregnant after a tubectomy. The case highlights medical accountability and patient distress. Read the full story.
Insurer fined for denying claim over hospital paperwork delay
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
State Water Resources Dept. Told to Deliver on Budget Projects
Karnataka's top officials at Jal-Sankalp-25 conference stress efficient water use and project completion. Engineers get new legal powers for canal management. Read the key directives.
Hubballi's Historic Lady Sykes Garden Revamp Faces Delays
Hubballi's historic Lady Sykes Garden, or Chitaguppi Park, sees slow progress after 8 months. HDMC's Rs 80 lakh project faces delays, frustrating citizens. Officials promise action.
Dharwad: Woman preparing for govt jobs dies by suicide
Pallavi Kaggal, 25, died after jumping onto a railway track in Dharwad. The BCom graduate had been preparing for competitive exams for four years. Students protest as police investigate.
Exam Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Dharwad After Job Protest
A young competitive exam aspirant, Pallavi, died after jumping before a train in Dharwad. She had recently protested for government jobs and higher age limits. Read the full story.
Only 24% Dharwad Graduates Registered to Vote
Apathy prevails as only 1.2 lakh of 5 lakh eligible graduates in West Graduates constituency have registered to vote for the 2026 MLC elections. Experts blame failed promises by elected representatives. Read more.
Karnataka HC Sets Aside No-Confidence Motion Against Bar President
The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court has invalidated the no-confidence motion against Belagavi Bar Association President SS Kivadasannavar. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Police in Hubballi-Dharwad Conduct Free Workshops for Exam Prep
Hubballi-Dharwad Police organise free 5-day workshops for competitive exam aspirants across 10 colleges. Over 8,000 candidates attended previous sessions. Learn how PSIs are guiding students.
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