Belagavi: Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan has opposed the Belagavi Cantonment Board’s proposal to transfer three key city roads to the Army and install iron arches on two roads.Source : https://www.tarunbharat.com/collector-raises-objections-regarding-roads-in-the-cantonment-area/ The proposal seeks to hand over Albert Ekka Road, Smart Road and Queen Garden Road to the Army, while Gymkhana Road, currently under Army control, […]
Belagavi: Heavy monsoon showers have transformed Godachinamalki Falls near Gokak into a spectacular natural attraction, drawing tourists, photographers and nature enthusiasts from Belagavi and neighbouring regions.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/godachinamalki-in-full-roar-as-monsoon-turns-falls-into-tourist-magnet/articleshow/133302762.cms Also known as Markandeya Falls, the waterfall is located about 51 km from Belagavi and 15 km from Gokak. Formed by the Markandeya River, it […]
Belagavi: The Raja Lakhamagouda (Hidkal) Reservoir in Hukkeri taluk reached its full storage capacity on Monday, prompting authorities to release 5,000 cusecs of water into the Ghataprabha River.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/hidkal-dam-fills-up-5000-cusecs-released-into-ghataprabha/articleshow/133302594.cms The 51-tmcft reservoir is receiving around 8,500 cusecs of inflow amid heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats. Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) officials […]
Belagavi: The School Education and Literacy Department is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in 142 government schools across Belagavi and Chikodi educational districts from the current academic year.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/ai-in-classrooms-142-schools-in-belagavi-set-for-digital-leap/articleshow/133266263.cms The pilot programme will cover students from Classes 9 to 12, with AI offered as an alternative to the third language […]
Belagavi: Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Sunday toured drought-affected areas of Yaragatti and Ramdurg taluks to assess crop damage caused by inadequate rainfall.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/satish-jarkiholi-tours-drought-hit-belt-orders-ground-level-crop-loss-assessment/articleshow/133279345.cms During his visit, Jarkiholi interacted with farmers and inspected damaged green gram, groundnut, maize, black gram, cotton, tur and onion crops across several villages. He directed agriculture […]
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested a 62-year-old man for allegedly possessing opium for illegal sale near the KSRTC depot and Indira Canteen on Fort Road.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/belgaum-ccb-police-arrest-suspect-for-transporting-opium/ The accused has been identified as Rafiq Ahmed Husseinsab Sikkalgar (62). Acting on information, a CCB team led by Police Inspector Manjunath […]
Belagavi: The district administration has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Ganeshotsav, urging festival committees and citizens to ensure that celebrations are grand, organised and peaceful. Authorities have also announced strict rules on DJs, loudspeakers, pandal structures, idol heights and security arrangements.For more details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/celebrate-ganesha-festival-peacefully-says-belagavi-dc/articleshow/133213547.cms Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan, who chaired a preparatory meeting […]
Belagavi: Belagavi airport recorded a 7.6% decline in passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, while cargo movement surged nearly 2.5 times, according to airport data.Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/passenger-traffic-dips-at-bgavi-airport-cargo-volume-jumps-nearly-2-5-times/articleshow/133189588.cms Between January and June, the airport handled 1,49,369 passengers, compared with 1,61,739 during the same period in 2025. Flight operations also fell by 9.1%, from 2,370 […]
Rajya Sabha MP Prof. M. Nagaraj has urged the Central Government to construct a nearly 9-km elevated railway track through the heart of Belagavi to address the city’s growing traffic congestion and problems caused by railway level crossings.For more details : https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/mp-prof-m-nagaraj-s-letter-to-construct-an-elevated-railway-track-of-about-9-km-in-belagavi-mrq/articleshow-v1669fx Raising the issue during the Rajya Sabha session in New Delhi, Nagaraj said […]
Belagavi: City Municipal Corporation Commissioner Karthik M. has directed officials to urgently repair pothole-ridden roads across the city following complaints from motorists and residents.For more details : https://pragativahini.com/municipal-commissioner-instructs-officials-to-close-potholes-quickly/ Presiding over a meeting, the Commissioner said continuous rainfall has worsened road conditions, with several potholes filled with water, making them difficult to spot and increasing the […]