Belagavi: District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi announced that water has been released from the Hidkal reservoir into the Ghataprabha River for drinking purposes.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/hidacal-damwater-releasesatish-jarakiholi/#google_vignette In a press statement, the minister said the decision is taken annually, and this year’s release has been carried out with approval from the Election Commission. The water […]
Belagavi: In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, Belagavi city police have frozen 390 mule bank accounts and seized ₹90 lakh in connection with a massive ₹15.4 crore “digital arrest” scam targeting an elderly businessman.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavi-police-crack-down-on-390-mule-accounts-seize-rs-90-lakh/articleshow/129907207.cms The victim, an 81-year-old businessman, was allegedly duped by fraudsters posing as officials from a central government […]
Belagavi: At a time when many regions are facing a shortage of LPG cylinders, residents of Kattanbhavi village near Belagavi have found a sustainable solution in gobar gas plants, making them largely self-reliant for cooking fuel.For more details : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/gobar-gas-plants-at-homes-provide-a-shield-to-residents-of-belagavis-kattanbavi-amid-cylinder-shortage/article70796601.ece In this village of around 1,200 people, nearly 80% of the 300 households use gobar […]
Belagavi: The piped natural gas (PNG) project in Belagavi city continues to fall short of its original targets even after several years of implementation, leaving many households still dependent on LPG cylinders.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/png-project-in-belagavi-still-a-pipe-dream/articleshow/129869140.cms The project, launched in 2017 by the Central Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, aimed to provide PNG connections […]
Belagavi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised a young farmer from Belagavi, Raju Shivalingappa Huddar, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, highlighting his success in fish farming as an example of innovation in agriculture.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/pm-modi-lauds-belagavi-farmers-success-in-rearing-fish/articleshow/129885031.cms Raju, 27, from Bodakyanatti village in Belagavi taluk, has emerged as a successful entrepreneur by adopting […]
Belagavi: In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, Belagavi Police have arrested two individuals involved in an online scam that duped citizens under the pretext of “Work From Home” jobs and government loan schemes.For more details : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/belagavi-police-arrest-two-for-online-job-scam/article70800255.ece The accused have been identified as Megha Maradolkar, a resident of Belagavi who was apprehended in Goa, […]
The Karnataka government has introduced a grading system for the third language in the ongoing SSLC examinations, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced on Friday.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/karnataka-introduces-grading-system-for-third-language-in-sslc/articleshow/129843678.cms Under the new system, marks obtained in the third language will not be included in the final score. However, it remains compulsory for all […]
Belagavi: In a major boost to Karnataka’s industrial growth, Aequs Limited has announced plans to invest ₹2,856 crore over the next five years to expand its manufacturing operations in the state. The expansion will primarily focus on Belagavi and Hubballi, further strengthening the region’s position in advanced manufacturing. The announcement follows the signing of a […]
Belagavi, March 27: The proposed 73-km Belagavi-Dharwad railway line via Kittur has hit a major hurdle, with no land transferred to the Railways by the Karnataka government as of January 2026.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavidharwad-rail-project-stalled-over-land-transfer/articleshow/129830910.cms Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that the project requires 581 hectares, but not a single hectare […]
Belagavi, March 27: Petrol supply across Belagavi city and district has returned to normal after recent panic buying led to long queues at fuel stations. Authorities confirmed there is no shortage of fuel, easing public concern.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/petrol-supply-restored-across-belagavi-district/articleshow/129830731.cms There are around 50 petrol stations in the city and over 560 across the district. […]