Halaga-Macche bypass dispute. Belagavi: District Minister Satish Jarkiholi met with farmers opposing the Halaga-Macche bypass alignment, a Union government project connecting the Pune-Bengaluru and Belagavi-Goa highways. Farmers have resisted the Halaga-Macche bypass for 13 years, fearing it will cost them valuable agricultural land. The protest includes rejection of compensation and concerns over alleged police pressure. […]

K!dn@pper injured in police firing near Athani In Belagavi district, police injured a man accused of k!dnapp!ng two young children in an early Friday confrontation near Athani town. Officers intercepted the car involved in the abduction, and the suspect then @ttacked them, according to Superintendent of Police Dr. Bhimashankar Guled. Police fired in self-defense, and […]

Boat rides at Kittur Utsav Kittur: As part of the Kittur Utsav, the district administration, Kittur Development Authority, and the Department of Kannada and Culture organized boat rides at Tumbe Kere Lake on Wednesday. The National Adventure Academy collaborated to make the event successful. The boat rides attracted large crowds, with visitors enjoying the lake, […]

Shubha B BCC Commissioner. Belagavi: Shubha B has officially assumed her role as the new commissioner of the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC), taking over from Ashok Dudagunti. Previously serving as the project director at Mysuru Urban Development Cell, she brings a wealth of experience to her new role. For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/shubha-b-appointed-as-new-commissioner-of-belagavi-city-corporation/articleshow/114470428.cms Focus on […]

Sambre Railway Station freight operations. South Western Railway has launched container loading operations at Sambre Railway Station in Belagavi, marking a key milestone in the region’s logistics and transportation network. The Hubballi Division of South Western Railway facilitated the first shipment, which included 45 wagons of silica sand transported from Ahmedabad to Sambre, generating ₹40 […]

Savadatti Yallamma Temple development. On 19th October, MP Jagdish Shetter held an important meeting with the Belagavi district Tourism Department to discuss the ongoing development plans for Shri Kshetra Savadatti Yallamma Temple. The Central Government, through its PRASAD scheme, has already sanctioned Rs. 11 crores, and the district has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) […]

Illegal Cash Transport Belagavi. Belagavi: The City Crime Branch (CCB) intercepted a vehicle carrying ₹2.73 crore in unaccounted cash on Friday evening. Acting on credible intelligence, the Police Commissioner directed the formation of a special team. This team stopped an Ashok Leyland goods vehicle traveling from Sangli to Hubli in Belagavi after receiving information about […]

Rename Belagavi Airport. Belagavi: A delegation of BJP leaders from Kittur Karnataka met Union Ministers in New Delhi on Thursday, advocating for the renaming of Belagavi Airport to “Rani Channamma Airport.” This request is part of the celebrations surrounding the bicentenary of the Kittur Victory, which marks an important chapter in India’s struggle against British […]

Karnataka-Maharashtra border checkposts. Belagavi, October 18, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming Maharashtra State Assembly elections, authorities have established checkposts along the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. This initiative aims to enhance security measures and prevent unlawful activities during the election period. For more Details : https://x.com/COPBELAGAVI/status/1846899933846155532 Precautionary Measures to Ensure Law and Order The Commissioner of […]