BELAGAVI: The Lokayukta police have arrested Ashok Shirur, Executive Engineer of the Belagavi City Water Supply and Sewerage Board, for allegedly demanding and accepting a ₹1 lakh bribe from a farmer in exchange for releasing a land compensation cheque.For more details : https://www.prajavani.net/district/belagavi/belagavi-engineer-bribery-compensation-cheque-3602466 The land, belonging to Yasin Pendhari of Khemalapur village in Raibag taluk, […]
BELAGAVI: In a shocking case of fraud, over 8,000 women in Belagavi have been duped of more than ₹12 crore by a man from Maharashtra who promised them “work from home” jobs involving agarbatti (incense stick) packing.For more details : https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2025/Oct/27/over-8000-women-duped-of-crores-in-belagavi The accused, who initially identified himself as Ajay Patil, is reportedly Babasaheb Kolekar, a […]
Belagavi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for the next four days across several parts of Karnataka, including Belagavi, due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/4-days-of-heavy-rain-alert-declared-in-more-than-10-districts/#google_vignette According to the IMD, Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Chitradurga, and Davanagere districts have been placed […]
Belagavi: The Karnataka Legislature’s winter session is likely to begin on December 8 in Belagavi, said Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. A meeting with the Belagavi Deputy Commissioner will be held next week to finalise the arrangements for the session.For more details : https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2025/Oct/26/karnataka-legislatures-winter-session-in-belagavi-likely-from-december-8-horatti Horatti stated that a discussion regarding the session had already been […]
Belagavi, Oct 25, 2025:Mr. Suhas Rajput, a renowned financial trainer from Belagavi, has been honoured by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for his remarkable contributions to Investor Awareness Programs across India. The recognition was presented as part of NSE’s annual celebration on 21st October 2025, acknowledging the efforts of empaneled trainers in spreading financial literacy. […]
Belagavi, October 2025: The much-awaited Bengaluru-Mumbai superfast train will now run via Hubballi and Belagavi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed.For more details : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/its-official-bengaluru-mumbai-superfast-train-will-run-via-hubballi-3773181 The new train will cut travel time to around 18 hours, making it faster than the Udyan Express, which currently takes over 23 hours via Guntakal and Kalaburagi. Although the […]
Belagavi, October 24, 2025:Belagavi City Police conducted a special operation against the sale and use of harmful manja kite threads, which pose serious risks to the public and vehicle riders. The operation was carried out following instructions to all city police stations to take strict action against the use of such dangerous kite strings.For more […]
Belagavi, October 23:The historic Kittur Utsav 2025 and 201st Vijayotsava celebrations were inaugurated today at Kakati, the birthplace of Kittur Rani Chennamma, a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism.For more details : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19gjJJoZmZ/ PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholli inaugurated the event and expressed pride that Kakati, the sacred land of Rani Chennamma’s legacy, continues to host […]
Belagavi: Two weeks after its grand inauguration under the Smart City project, the newly constructed City Bus Terminal (CBT) in Belagavi remains non-operational, inconveniencing daily commuters.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavis-smart-city-bus-terminal-inaugurated-not-operational/articleshow/124708490.cms The modern terminal was inaugurated by the Chief Minister on October 4. It includes a three-storey building, 28 bus bays, comfortable seating, ticket counters, restrooms, […]
Belagavi, October 21:The Belagavi City and District Police Department observed Police Commemoration Day with deep respect and solemnity, paying heartfelt tribute to the brave police officers and personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.For more details : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FcTvBg1Vi/ The event honored the courage and service of those who worked to protect […]