Belagavi, June 3: A woman from Belagavi was allegedly cheated of ₹3.38 lakh by a fraudster she met through a matrimonial website. The accused, posing as a dentist working in the Netherlands, convinced her to transfer money on the pretext of clearing foreign currency and valuables allegedly held up at Delhi airport.Source : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/belagavi-woman-duped-of-rs-338-lakh-in-matrimonial-meet-4025172 According […]
Belagavi, June 3: The quarterly meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha) for 2026-27 was held at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, with MPs Jagadish Shettar, Priyanka Jarkiholi and Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi participating.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/shettar-chairs-disha-meet-reviews-water-agri-infra/articleshow/131467112.cms The meeting reviewed key issues including drinking water and drought management, monsoon preparedness, […]
Belagavi, June 2: Several trade and industry associations in Belagavi have opposed the Karnataka government’s recent revision of minimum wages, describing it as an “abnormal increase” that could severely impact industries, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).For more details : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/belagavi-trade-and-industry-bodies-oppose-minimum-wage-hike/article71048546.ece A delegation representing various industry bodies submitted a memorandum to Belagavi Deputy Commissioner […]
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 […]