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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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Civil contractor rescued after suicide bid in front of Public Works office in Belagavi

Civil contractor Nagappa Bangi drank poison in Belagavi due to inordinate delay in releasing Rs 6 lakh bills. Onlookers rescued him and he is recovering in hospital. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi promised to ensure justice is done.

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Protest march taken out against ‘low-quality works’ under Smart City scheme in Belagavi

Activists, Congress workers protest against alleged low-quality works & financial misappropriation in Belagavi's Smart City projects. Accuse BJP MLA of misappropriating funds & intimidating officials, builders & common people. Submit memorandum to district in-charge Minister seeking inquiry.

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Farmers stage protest near Raibag against HESCOM

Belagavi farmers protested at HESCOM office in Yalaparatti village, demanding regular power supply for irrigation pumpsets. They complained of unscheduled power cuts and erratic shutdowns without warning. Police dispersed them after assuring their complaints would be addressed.

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KLE hospital is emerging as a multi-organ transplant hub, says Kore

KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital in Belagavi successfully performed 11th & 12th heart transplants. The organ recipients, aged 18 & 25, are recovering. The hospital will soon begin lung transplants.

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Forest officials, policemen injured in stone-throwing during operation to clear encroachment in Belagavi district

Belagavi District Police have registered a complaint against unidentified villagers for assaulting forest and police officials during encroachment clearance. 11 officials were injured in the incident. A tip-off said fencing wire had been cut and marker stones thrown down.

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Threat call to prisons officer

Belagavi police investigate anonymous threat call to senior police officer in Prisons Dept. Caller threatened to bomb Hindalga jail and DIG's quarters. Police have clues, including reference to Bannanje Raja, an inmate facing murder charges, and knowledge of jail staff. Investigation underway.

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Factories in Belagavi district asked to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their sugarcane

DC Patil warns sugar factories to ensure fair mgmt, pay remunerative prices to farmers in Belagavi. He asked factories to start crushing operations no earlier than Nov 1 & to consider paying more than FRP. He asked officials to monitor weighing & recovery processes & farmers to complain in case…

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Couple from Belagavi killed in accident

A couple from Belagavi district was killed in an accident involving their two-wheeler and a tractor near Kanheriwadi Cross on Maharashtra border on Friday.

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KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi achieves a milestone

KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi has achieved a milestone with successful completion of its first patient treatment using HYPERARC-FSRS technique. The procedure was completed in just five minutes, compared to 45-60 minutes for Gamma Knife/Cyberknife SRS. Prabhakar Kore, Nitin Gangane, V.D. Patil, N.M. Mahanthshetti, and Col. Dayananda congratulated the hospital.…

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