Residents of Hubballi-Dharwad and surrounding areas are optimistic about the state budget's potential impact. There is a long-standing demand for a special economic zone to spur industrial growth and job creation.
The high court quashed criminal proceedings against a man and his parents in his wife's complaint and affirmed the grant of a divorce decree by a family court.
Addressing a delegation of elected representatives from Chikkamagaluru on June 19, state Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre assured that the work related to the installation of rail barricades in the district would be completed soon. He also said that more funds would be sought in the budget for the project completion.