Belagavi: The long-pending cable car project at Gokak Falls has moved a major step closer to reality, with the Karnataka government receiving the proposal for final approval. Estimated to cost around Rs 40 crore, the project is expected to give a major boost to tourism in the region and provide visitors with a safer and […]
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) will operate 312 additional bus services to meet the expected travel rush during Ganesh Chaturthi.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/nwkrtc-rolls-out-312-special-buses-for-ganesha-festival-rush/articleshow/133809436.cms Special services will run from September 11 to 13 from Bengaluru and other major cities to destinations across Karnataka and neighbouring states. The Belagavi division is among the […]
Belagavi: Preparations for Ganeshotsav are gaining momentum across Belagavi as artisans put the final touches on idols ahead of the festival beginning on September 14.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavi-buzzing-with-ganesha-festival-prep-police-clear-early-arrival-of-idols/articleshow/133809595.cms To avoid heavy traffic congestion during idol processions, Belagavi city police have permitted the early arrival of large Ganesha idols between September 10 and 12. More […]
Belagavi: Low rainfall has left the Navilutirth (Renuka Sagar) reservoir with only about 22 tmcft of water, less than 60% of its total storage capacity of 37.7 tmcft, raising concerns over water availability for rabi crops in North Karnataka.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/low-rainfall-leaves-navilutirth-reservoir-below-60-capacity-may-jeopardise-rabi-crops/articleshow/133773274.cms Inflow into the reservoir has stopped following a prolonged dry spell in […]
Belagavi: Belagavi City Corporation Mayor Preeti Kamkar and Commissioner Karthik M. on Thursday inspected preparations for the upcoming Ganesh Utsav and reviewed arrangements along key idol procession routes in the city.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/ganesh-festival-municipal-mayor-commissioner-review-preparations/ The inspection began at Kapileshwar Pond, a major Ganesh idol immersion site, where the Mayor, Commissioner and corporators offered prayers […]
Belagavi: Belagavi Cantonment Board CEO Sudam Manchalwar has urged contractors and citizens not to be misled by uncertainty surrounding the proposed transfer of Cantonment Board land to the Belagavi City Corporation.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/cantonment-ceo-urges-contractors-to-ignore-transfer-uncertainty/articleshow/133743101.cms Manchalwar said the land transfer proposal is currently under consideration by the state government and the Defence Ministry. The Cantonment […]
Belagavi: The North Belgaum Industries Association (NBIA) has raised concerns over poor infrastructure, inadequate civic amenities and unresolved ownership issues in the Honaga, Kakti and Kangrali industrial areas.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/nbia-flags-poor-infra-in-north-belagavi-industrial-areas/articleshow/133743114.cms The concerns were discussed at the association’s annual general body meeting in Belagavi. The NBIA has more than 100 members representing over 300 […]
Belagavi: Kannada organisations have claimed that the Karnataka government has directed the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) to pass a one-line resolution declaring that Belagavi is an integral part of Karnataka.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/govt-orders-bcc-to-pass-pro-karnataka-resolution-claim-kannada-outfits/articleshow/133688552.cms Belagavi Zilla Kannada Sanghatanegala Kriya Samiti president Ashok Chandaragi said the organisations had been campaigning for the resolution for the past […]
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has launched a large-scale remeasurement drive of industrial and commercial properties to curb tax evasion and improve property tax collection.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/bcc-cracks-down-on-tax-evasion-begins-property-remeasurements/articleshow/133688446.cms The corporation has set a property tax collection target of ₹85–90 crore for the current year. Officials suspect that some establishments are paying tax based […]
Belagavi: More than 14,000 written objections have been submitted to the Belagavi Cantonment Board (BCB) against the proposal to permanently close three roads in the Camp area and hand them over to the Army.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/14000-objections-filed-against-proposal-to-close-three-camp-roads/articleshow/133658884.cms A delegation led by social activist Nitin Khot, along with representatives of the Belgaum Cantonment Residents’ Welfare Association, Belagavi […]