Belagavi: After witnessing a 29% rainfall deficit in June, Belagavi district received 12% excess rainfall in July, bringing much-needed relief to farmers and improving water availability across the region.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/july-showers-revive-belagavi-dist-but-5-taluks-still-in-deficit/articleshow/132810621.cms According to official data, the district recorded 213 mm of rainfall in July, exceeding the normal average of 191 mm. Although the […]

Belagavi: In a relief to farmers affected by delayed monsoon rains, Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi has directed officials to continue releasing water through the Ghataprabha Right Bank Canal (GRBC) and Ghataprabha Left Bank Canal (GLBC) for another 10 days.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/jarkiholi-orders-10-more-days-of-canal-water-to-ease-farmers-woes/articleshow/132810670.cms During an inspection of the Ghataprabha irrigation command area, Jarkiholi […]

Belagavi: Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar has sought Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ intervention to speed up the proposed Tilari–Rakaskop water link project, which aims to divert surplus water from Maharashtra’s Tilari reservoir to Karnataka’s Rakaskop reservoir through the Markandeya River.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/shettar-seeks-maha-cms-help-to-fast-track-tilari-rakaskop-water-link-project/articleshow/132810515.cms In a letter to Fadnavis, Shettar requested the Maharashtra government to take necessary […]

Belagavi, July 30: The Rakaskop reservoir, the primary source of drinking water for Belagavi city, has reached its full storage capacity following four days of continuous rainfall in Maharashtra’s Tilari catchment area, bringing major relief to residents and civic authorities.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/rakaskop-reservoir-reaches-full-capacity-easing-water-concerns-of-belagavi/articleshow/132713727.cms The reservoir, which was around two feet below its full reservoir […]

Belagavi, July 30: All auto-rickshaws operating within the Belagavi City Corporation limits must begin charging passengers through fare meters within the next 15 days, District Collector Mohammed Roshan has directed.For more details : https://www.tarunbharat.com/auto-rickshaws-in-the-city-to-run-on-meters-within-15-days/ Chairing a meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Transport and Traffic Police departments to ensure […]

Belagavi: With the Ganesh festival less than two months away, HESCOM has begun raising the height of power lines across Belagavi to ensure the safe passage of taller Ganesh idols during processions.Source : https://www.tarunbharat.com/work-begins-to-raise-the-height-of-power-lines-for-ganeshotsav/ Belagavi is known for its grand Ganesh celebrations, and many public Ganesh mandals are preparing larger idols this year. To facilitate […]

Belagavi: Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) would be directed to pass a resolution declaring Belagavi an integral part of Karnataka, addressing a long-standing demand of pro-Kannada organisations.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/yathindra-backs-bcc-resolution-declaring-belagavi-a-part-of-karnataka/articleshow/132690118.cms Speaking after meeting Kannada activists in Belagavi, Yathindra said Karnataka Border and Rivers Protection Commission Chairman […]

Belagavi: Tension prevailed at the Congress office in Belagavi on Tuesday after a meeting to discuss the appointment of the city unit president turned violent, resulting in a clash between party workers.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/fight-breaks-out-at-belgaum-congress-office-over-election-of-president/ The meeting was held at the Congress office near Sangolli Rayanna Circle under the leadership of AICC observer Manoj […]

Belagavi: Continuous rainfall has brought much-needed relief to Belagavi as the Rakaskop reservoir, the city’s primary source of drinking water, is nearing its full storage capacity.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/rakaskop-reservoir-nears-full-capacity-after-rain-revival/articleshow/132666759.cms The reservoir’s water level reached 2,470.3 feet on Sunday, just a few feet below its full reservoir level of 2,477 feet. Officials attributed the sharp […]

Belagavi: The Belagavi Cantonment Board has revived a long-pending proposal to transfer three key roads within the cantonment to the Army and has invited objections and suggestions from the public before taking a final decision.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/army-road-swap-plan-revived-in-belagavi-cantonment-public-feedback-sought/articleshow/132644588.cms Under the proposal, the Board plans to hand over Albert Ekka Road (Raigad Gate to Jinji […]