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Lokayukta catches Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax red-handed taking bribe in Belagavi

Lokayukta Police caught Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax in Belagavi while accepting bribe from a manager of a private company for settling a GST reimbursement claim. The accused was receiving ₹25,000 when caught red-handed by Belagavi Lokayukta Police.

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Auto drivers felicitated for helping Belagavi police arrest gang

Belagavi Police Commissioner S.N. Sidramappa felicitated two auto drivers for their help in arresting a gang of thieves. Jeelani Killedar and Parashuram Chavan provided crucial inputs to police officers.

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NGO says it got animal sacrifice stopped in Khanapur temple

Vishwa Prani Kalyan Mandali, in collaboration with government officials, successfully stopped animal sacrifice in Sri Bishta Devi Temple in Kakkeri, Belagavi. Members campaigned against animal cruelty, picketed in front of the temple, and were thankful to the devotees and officials for their support.

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Belagavi Mayor writes to Governor against Minister saying he is interfering in city administration

Belagavi Mayor Somanache has complained to Governor Gehlot that district in-charge Minister Jarkiholi is interfering in city admin., creating unrest. Council members have passed resolution to take legal action against erring officials, but Jarkiholi has threatened to dismiss city corp. Mayor seeks appointment to discuss matter. Jarkiholi denies charge, says…

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It seems all is not well within the Karnataka Congress, says BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi

It seems all is not well with Karnataka Congress, Ramesh Jarkiholi, BJP leader and former Minister, said in Nandagaon village near Athani in Belagavi district on Monday.

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RIVOT Motors launches EV scooters with a range of 300 km

RIVOT Motors, a Belagavi-based start-up, has launched electric two-wheeler vehicles, that can reach a range of up to 280 km on a single charge. All models are upgradable to a charging capacity of running the engine to 300 km.

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Belagavi City Corporation decides to order inquiry into charge that its documents have been fudged

Belagavi City Corp. orders inquiry into charges of fudging documents; heated discussions in meeting; BJP accuses officials of supplying wrong info; MLA Patil urges UPSC to take action; Minister Jarkiholi recommends inquiry into financial misappropriation & poor quality works.

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Special train to run a trip each between Belagavi and SMVT on Tuesday and Wednesday

South Western Railway has decided to run one trip of special trains between Belagavi and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru to clear extra rush of passengers in view of Dasara Festival. Special Train Belagavi-SMVT Bengaluru Special Express will leave Belagavi on Oct 24 at 7.30 p.m. and reach SMVT…

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Belgavi DDPI caught by Lokayukta police while taking bribe

The Deputy Director of Public Instruction of Belagavi was caught by Lokayukta officials while he was taking a bribe for renewal of the permission of a school on Friday.

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$Around 1.73 lakh school children in Karnataka suffer from refractive errors, reveals health department report$

Around 1.73 lakh school children in Karnataka suffer from refractive errors, reveals health department report

The ‘School Children Eye Screening’ report for the 2022-23 academic year was the outcome of a survey by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in March 2023. Of the total screened children (62,08,779), 1,73,099 children were suffering from refractive errors. The highest number of such cases were in Belagavi…

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Simmering discontent among Congress leaders in Belagavi continues despite denials

It seems that the political rift between senior Congress leaders D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president, and Satish Jarkiholi, Public Works Minister and KPCC working president, refuses to go away despite denials issued by the two leaders.

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Large number of young men, women take part in Durga Mata Daud being held as part of Navaratri in Belagavi

Young men/women join Durga Mata Daud in Belagavi for Navaratri. Runners wear saffron shawls, shout slogans. Police provide security. Shiv Pratishtan Hindutva group organises 10-day run to rekindle spirit of Hindutva in minds of youth, celebrate women warriors. Runs held in diff. areas till Oct. 24.

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Shivakumar’s visit today to Belagavi gains significance even as Satish Jarkiholi puts off tour of legislators

D.K. Shivakumar to visit Belagavi for Dasara celebrations. Satish Jarkiholi's tour of Mysuru seen as show of strength. Satish asked to step down as KPCC working president, to be replaced by Laxman Savadi or Anjali Nimbalkar. Jarkiholi-Savadi rivalry, Hebbalkar-Jarkiholi differences creating rifts in District Congress. Satish denies factions, claims he's…

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Inquiry to be ordered into Ghataprabha incident; police investigation is already under way

In Belagavi, a detailed inquiry will be ordered into the incident where a woman was paraded with garlands of slippers. Police have arrested 13 of the accused and the victim has said that she was targeted over an old dispute. District in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi has asked the SP to…

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Jewellery shop owner fights off assailants, foils robbery bid

Jeweller Prashant Bhagwant Konarao fought off two assailants who tried to loot his shop in Belagavi. He screamed loudly, causing the assailants to flee. Police found a live bullet on the shop floor and are collecting CCTV footage. Investigation has begun with definite clues.

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Sri Siddalingeshwar Swami passes away

Sri Siddalingeshwar Swami, 75, of Duradundeshwar Siddha Samsthan Math in Belagavi, passed away on Sunday night. He collapsed before night prayers and was taken to a hospital, but was declared dead.

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Kannada organisations oppose Maharashtra health scheme’s extension to Karnataka villages

Kannada orgs. oppose Maha's health scheme for Marathi speakers in Belagavi, urge CM Siddaramaiah to stop it. Activists suspect it's a clandestine attempt to collect data of Marathi speakers. Kannada orgs. say it's against federalism & insults Karnataka govt. Scheme provides ₹1.5 lakh for 996 surgeries & treatment. Maharashtra govt.…

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Police arrest 13 in Ghataprabha after rescuing woman who was paraded with garland of slippers

Police rescued woman paraded with slippers in Belagavi; 13 arrested. Victim Sridevi Godachi accused of blackmailing traders. Crowd of 15, including women, assaulted her. Police shifted her to hospital; she is recovering. All accused arrested, remanded in judicial custody. Investigation ongoing.

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Woman paraded on streets with ‘footwear garland’ in Belagavi

A woman, accused of ‘honey trapping’ men to make money, was paraded on the streets and made to wear a garland of footwear in Belagavi on Friday night.

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Congress’ poor governance one of the reasons for striking alliance with BJP, says JD(S) leader at party rally in Belagavi

GT Deve Gowda: Janata Dal(S) alliance with BJP will strengthen party, not weaken it. Reasons: Good governance of PM Modi, anti-people Congress govt & religious heads. Congress leaders indulging in doublespeak & collecting bribes. YSV Datta: Congress "sick & obese", anti-people govt should go. Alkod Hanumanthappa: Congress failed to implement…

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‘JD(S) decided to join hands with BJP to support PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for the country’

Former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda said in Belagavi that no Janata Dal(S) leader will quit the party due to its alliance with the BJP. He added that the alliance is to support PM Modi's leadership and for H.D. Kumaraswamy to become CM again. He also said that the Congress government…

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Seminar on humour in Belagavi today

Belagavi City Hasyakoota and Kannada Sahitya Bhavan Trust host seminar on “Humour in Spirituality”. Writer L.S. Shastry to speak on “Humour in Sanskrit Poetry”. Resource persons S.G. Kulkarni and Brahma Kumari Vandanadidi to speak. G.K. Kulkarni to be chief guest. Writer B.S. Gavimath to chair event. P.V. Patil sponsoring. Gundenatti…

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Belagavi athletes successfully complete Ironman Challenge in Goa

Belagavi athletes successfully completed the Ironman Challenge event held in Goa. 12 participants competed in the 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycle and 21 km run. 1500 participants took part in the race.

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Child Development Project Officer arrested for taking bribe in Belagavi

Lokayukta Police arrest CDPO Belagavi for accepting bribe from CSC operator. Complainant had paid ₹40,000 via UPI mobile apps. CDPO was caught returning ₹25,000 of the bribe. Seized amount and documents recovered. Case registered.

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Durga Mata Daud during Navaratri in Belagavi

BelagaviShiv Pratishtan Hindustan to host Durga Mata Daud Morning Runs in Belagavi during Navaratri. Runs from Oct 15-24, incl. Shivaji Park-Kapileswhar Temple, Ganesh Temple-Durga Temple, Shivaji Colony-Mahalakshmi Temple, Basavanna Temple-Jyotiba Temple, Dharmveer Sambhaji Chowk-Maruti Temple, Durga Mata Temple-Mangai Temple, Shivtirth-Dharmaveer Sambhaji Chowk, Amba Mata Temple-Basaveshwar Circle, Somnath Temple-Shani Mandir, Maruti…

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