Belagavi water crisis Belagavi is bracing for a severe water crisis as reservoir levels continue to decline with rising temperatures. The Department of Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation has identified 423 villages at risk of acute water shortages this summer. In response, the district administration is preparing to supply water through tankers.For more details : […]

Pending Gruha Lakshmi installments Belagavi: Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar has assured beneficiaries that the pending two installments of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme will be released after March 31. This announcement comes as a relief to thousands of women across Karnataka who depend on the scheme for financial support.For more details : https://english.varthabharati.in/karnataka/gruha-lakshmi-scheme-two-installments-to-be-released-after-march-31-says-minister-lakshmi-hebbalka […]

Karnataka bandh in Belagavi Belagavi saw little disruption during the statewide protest, which was called to demand a ban on Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES). Despite the bandh, businesses, shops, and transport functioned as usual across the city.For more details : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/poor-response-to-karnataka-bandh-in-belagavi-during-early-hours-3457862 Shops and Transport Remain Operational Most shops, hotels, and commercial establishments stayed open, with […]

Vande Bharat to Belagavi Belagavi MPs and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi to push for improved rail connectivity in the region. Their key demands included the extension of the Vande Bharat Express to Belagavi and a new railway line connecting Saundatti Yallamma temple.For more details : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mps-demand-vande-bharat-to-belagavi-rail-connectivity-to-saundatti/article69353807.ece […]

Stone pelting at Ashwathama Temple Belagavi, March 14, 2025: A 19-year-old youth was caught and handed over to the police after allegedly engaging in stone pelting at Ashwathama Temple in Pangul Galli late Wednesday night. The incident occurred under the Market Police Station limits, raising concerns over communal harmony in the city.For more details : […]

Karnataka Bandh on March 22 Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada organizations have announced a statewide bandh on March 22, 2025 (6 AM – 6 PM), protesting the recent assault on a bus crew and the “brazen violence” by pro-Marathi activists in Belagavi.For more details : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/statewide-bandh-on-march-22-in-karnataka-to-protest-violence-by-pro-marathi-groups-3451908 Why Are Kannada Groups Calling for a Statewide Protest? The shutdown will […]

Stray dog attack in Belagavi Belagavi, March 18, 2025 – A five-year-old girl, Pravinyaa Boyar, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by three stray dogs in Ganeshpur, Belagavi. The dogs bit her on the stomach, back, and legs, causing severe wounds. She is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU at BIMS Hospital.For more details : […]

Senior citizen abandonment in Karnataka The Karnataka government has raised concerns over a disturbing rise in senior citizen abandonment in Karnataka, with over 150 elderly individuals left at Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) alone. Families have deserted more than 100 others in hospitals across the state.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/children-abandoned-150-seniors-in-belagavi-hospital-karnataka-govt/articleshow/119099434.cms Children Abandon Seniors After […]

Suspended String Rail at Gokak Waterfalls Karnataka’s latest tourism initiative enhances accessibility and boosts visitor experience. The Government of Karnataka has launched an advanced rail transport system at Gokak Waterfalls, aiming to attract more tourists and improve connectivity. This sustainable transport solution will provide a seamless travel experience while preserving the region’s natural beauty.For more […]