Smart City projects Karnataka Urban Development Minister BS ‘Bairati’ Suresh has called for a thorough inquiry into the quality of work under Smart City projects in six Karnataka cities—Belagavi, Davangere, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, and Tumkur. Bengaluru is excluded from the probe, as projects worth ₹877.82 crore have already been completed there.For more details : https://www.indiatoday.in/india/karnataka/story/karnataka-smart-city-projects-quality-of-work-under-scrutiny-urban-development-minister-byrati-suresh-orders-inquiry-2659036-2025-01-03 […]
HMPV cases in Karnataka The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka as part of routine respiratory illness surveillance.For more details : https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/8monthold-at-bengaluru-hospital-is-first-suspected-hmpv-case-in-india-101736136908266.html Details of the Cases About HMPV HMPV primarily affects children and accounts for approximately 0.7% of flu cases globally. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh […]
Sambhaji Maharaj statue inauguration Belagavi, January 4, 2025: Efforts to ensure the unveiling of the Sambhaji Maharaj statue on January 5, as scheduled, are gaining momentum. MLA Abhay Patil announced that elders from Angol and representatives of 35 youth organizations will meet Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan and Police Commissioner Lada Martin on Saturday to demand […]
Vande Bharat Express Ghataprabha Stop The much-celebrated Pune-Belagavi-Hubballi Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20670) now includes a crucial stoppage at Ghataprabha Railway Station. This addition is expected to enhance convenience for travelers in the region. The inauguration ceremony, held yesterday, saw the official flag-off of the train at Ghataprabha by Rajya Sabha MP Shri Iranna […]
Onion and Sweet Potato Prices in Belagavi The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market in Belagavi is witnessing a significant drop in onion and sweet potato prices due to an oversupply of produce. This has raised concerns among farmers, as an influx of crops from neighboring states like Maharashtra has exceeded the local demand.For more […]
Microfinance fraud in Belagavi Belagavi: In a shocking revelation, a microfinance fraud in Belagavi has defrauded over 15,000 women, amounting to ₹100 crore. District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday.For more details : https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/sathish-jarkiholi-4-3107799 The company allegedly issued loans under legal provisions but retained 50% of the sanctioned amount. […]