Bhimgad Wildlife Safari The Karnataka government has announced plans to introduce a wildlife safari in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, Khanapur, opening an 18 km area for tourism. While the move aims to boost tourism in Belagavi district, environmentalists have raised serious concerns, warning that it could endanger biodiversity and disrupt the fragile ecosystem.For more details : […]
Rahul Jarkiholi Youth Congress General Secretary Belagavi, February 8, 2025: Rahul Jarkiholi has officially entered politics with his appointment as Youth Congress General Secretary in Karnataka. His father, Satish Jarkiholi, a senior political leader, has played a key role in shaping his son’s political career. Earlier, he introduced his daughter, Priyanka Jarkiholi, into politics through […]
Permanent Mobile Bench of Consumer Commission Belagavi, February 7, 2025 – Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has set up a permanent mobile bench in Belagavi, addressing a long-pending demand of North Karnataka consumers. Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi inaugurated the bench at KH Patil Sabha Bhavan, Auto Nagar, on Wednesday.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/mobile-bench-of-consumer-commission-launched-in-belagavi/articleshow/117957198.cms […]
Belagavi tourism development Belagavi is set to become a key tourism hub as Karnataka’s Tourism Minister H.K. Patil unveiled a series of transformative projects. These include the introduction of a rope car at Gokak Falls, an 18-km safari at Bheemgad, and enhanced facilities at Savadatti Yellamma Hill. The announcement was made during a press conference […]
2025-26 railway budget Belagavi, February 3, 2025: The Union Budget for 2025-26 has allocated ₹8 crore to the Belagavi-Dharwad railway project, strengthening regional connectivity. Union Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, announced the budget, emphasizing Karnataka’s growing role in the national railway infrastructure plan.For more details : https://www.deccanherald.com/business/union-budget/union-budget-2025-rs-7564-cr-for-karnataka-railway-projects-speed-up-work-and-you-will-get-more-somanna-tells-state-3385178 For the 2025-26 fiscal year, Karnataka […]
Belagavi city bus fleet Belagavi: In a major boost to public transport, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) expanded the Belagavi city bus fleet by adding 25 new TATA BS-6 city buses. IMAC Bengaluru manufactured these buses, and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) registered them for city service.for more details : https://newskarnataka.com/karnataka/belagavi/belagavi-strengthens-city-bus-fleet-with-25-new-tata-bs-6-buses/31012025/ Public Transport […]
Lokayukta raids in Belagavi Belagavi: In a major crackdown on corruption, Lokayukta officials conducted raids on the residences of Belagavi North Sub-Registrar Sachin Manded and Raibag Veterinary Officer Sanjay Durgannavar on Friday. The action was taken following allegations of illegal wealth accumulation.For more details : https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/lokayukta-raid-on-sub-registrar-and-vet-doctor-house-in-belagavi-dist-3148205 Multiple Locations Targeted in the Raids Lokayukta SP Hanumantaraya […]
Belagavi Fort Lake makeover Belagavi: Fort Lake, one of the top tourist attractions in Belagavi, is set for a major transformation with ₹9.2 crore sanctioned under the Amrut Yojana. The project aims to enhance the lake’s appeal by introducing an urban forest, open-air theatre, high-mast lighting, and improved recreational facilities.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavi-fort-lake-set-for-a-makeover/articleshow/117700156.cms Former […]
Vishwaraj Sugar new sugar factory Belagavi Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Limited (VSIL) has announced a significant investment of ₹250 crore to set up a new sugar factory at Navage village in Belagavi district, Karnataka. The plant will feature a crushing capacity of 5,000 tonnes of cane per day (TCD) and a 150-kiloliter-per-day (klpd) distillery.For more details […]
Aequs aerospace expansion Belagavi, January 27, 2025: Aequs, a global leader in contract manufacturing, is set to strengthen its aerospace capabilities and broaden its consumer goods footprint with a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Belagavi. Moreover, Chairman and CEO Aravind Melligeri revealed plans to hire 1,000 additional employees by March 2026 as […]