Belagavi, June 1: Khanapur police have arrested eight individuals in connection with a highway robbery in which travellers were allegedly robbed at gunpoint while travelling to Goa. Police have recovered cash, gold ornaments, vehicles and weapons worth a total of ₹40.5 lakh.Source : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/eight-arrested-for-highway-robbery-rs-405-lakh-loot-seized-in-karnatakas-belagavi-4022031 According to police, the incident occurred on May 20 on the […]
Belagavi, June 1: Belagavi district is facing a growing drinking water crisis as reservoir levels continue to fall amid delayed monsoon rains and intense summer heat. The situation is particularly alarming in rural areas, where several villages have already begun depending on water tankers and private borewells for daily needs.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavi-stares-at-drinking-water-crisis-as-reservoir-levels-dip/articleshow/131426252.cms The city’s primary […]
Belagavi: The Karnataka government has introduced new regulations to control development activities around the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district.Read also : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/state-govt-issues-rules-to-regulate-development-work-around-bhimgad-wildlife-sanctuary/article71029094.ece According to Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan, special permission will now be required for any construction, commercial activity, or development project in villages located within the eco-sensitive zone surrounding the sanctuary. The affected […]
Hukkeri: The historic Vitthal Temple located at Hunnur RC village in Hukkeri taluk has reappeared from the backwaters of the Hidkal Dam and has now been opened for devotees.For more details : https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/hunnur-vitthala-temple-darshan-hidkal-dam-backwater-open-4015220 The nearly 98-year-old temple is known for its unique clay idol and has remained in its original condition despite being submerged under […]
Belagavi: In the wake of the widely discussed ‘Shivam Associates’ fraud case, the Belagavi district administration has launched scrutiny of four more suspected financial companies allegedly involved in misleading investors with promises of unusually high returns.For more details : https://www.belgaummirror.com/belagavi-four-suspected-finance-firms-under-scanner/ Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan said the administration, along with the police department, has intensified vigilance […]
Belagavi: Several Kannada organisations have urged the Karnataka government to reconsider its decision to hold the legislature’s monsoon session in Belagavi. Led by senior leader Ashok Chandaragi, the groups said heavy rainfall and possible flooding during the season would create major difficulties for officials, staff, and the public.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/kannada-outfits-oppose-monsoon-session-in-belagavi/articleshow/131313591.cms Speaking to reporters, Chandaragi said […]
Belagavi: Kapileshwar Temple, popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kashi’, has begun implementing a traditional dress code for devotees in an effort to preserve the sanctity and religious decorum of the temple premises ahead of the upcoming Shravan month.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/kapileshwar-temple-ushers-in-dress-code-tightens-norms-ahead-of-shravan-month/articleshow/131294694.cms Although the dress code has not yet been formally enforced, temple authorities have started creating awareness […]
Belagavi: Karnataka’s monsoon session of the state legislature is likely to be held in Belagavi for the first time this year. Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti said the session is expected to take place in the second week of July and confirmed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given his approval to the proposal.Source : https://pudhari.news/amp/story/belgaon/belagavi-monsoon-session-july-cm-consent-basavaraj-horatti-sk95 […]
Belagavi: The Karnataka Lokayukta has intensified scrutiny of elected representatives in the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) by directing the civic body to submit details of movable, immovable and financial assets of all 58 corporators before June 30.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/lokayukta-turns-spotlight-on-belagavi-corporators-assets/articleshow/131263255.cms Following the directive, officials in the corporation’s council section have started collecting asset declarations from corporators. […]
Belagavi: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has announced the results of the BE and BTech final semester examinations within just 10 minutes after the completion of the last exam, setting a new benchmark in academic administration.For more details : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/visvesvaraya-technological-university-announces-results-within-10-minutes-of-the-last-examination/article71010788.ece VTU Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. Vidyashankar and Registrar (Evaluation) U.J. Ujwal released the results on Friday. Students […]