The Latest Breaking News from Belagavi

Farmers seek immediate drought relief even as district officials visit fields in Belagavi following complaints

Farmers in Belagavi, Karnataka urge Union govt. to release drought relief funds, expand MGNREGA coverage, waive farm loans. Officials visited drought-hit villages, found 99% cultivation targets achieved despite 38% rainfall scarcity. Farmers reported crop losses due to delayed rainfall.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Three successful liver transplant operations in two weeks at Prabhakar Kore Hospital

KLE Society Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital in Belagavi recently completed 3 liver transplants from donors who had suffered brain death. Patients from Bellad Bagewadi, Karoshi, and Chikmagaluru received the organs and are recovering. The team of doctors, anaesthetists, coordinators, and staff have conducted 9 successful transplants in 10 months, making…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Traffic diverted today, tomorrow during Ganesha idol immersion procession in Belagavi

Belagavi Police have placed traffic restrictions to enable smooth movement of Ganesha idols during immersion procession. Traffic diverted from 2 p.m. on Thursday till Friday afternoon. Vehicles to take alternative routes to avoid procession route. Heavy vehicles prohibited from entering city.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

St. Paul’s High School to hold literary and cultural festival

KRONOS 2K23, a literary and cultural fest, will be held at Belagavi's St. Paul's High School on Oct 30-31. Over 1,000 students from 30 schools in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa will participate. Theme: “Transcending Beyond Cosmic Contemplation”. Organised by students, for students. 8 editions held since 2012. 11 events incl.…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Shakti scheme a success, says Minister

BelagaviShakti scheme providing free bus travel for women has led to a 30% increase in passengers. Govt. is making regular payments and spending ₹1,500 crore on modernisation. 325 new buses, electric buses, and improved amenities are being provided. Awards and accident insurance scheme also being introduced.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Tech meet discusses the scope and challenges of starting IT companies in small towns

BeTCA organised 2nd Belagavi Tech Meet 2023, bringing together 300 entrepreneurs, investors & IT professionals. Panel discussion discussed scope & challenges of starting IT companies in small towns. Event facilitated introduction of angel investors & aimed to promote tech ecosystem & foster innovation. BeTCA is a non-profit collective dedicated to…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

School bags can now be lighter with only one notebook

Young educator Praveen S K reduces school bag weight with one refillable multi-subject notebook. He has urged govt to bring out lighter textbooks. He experimented with designs, materials & binding methods & perfected the notebook. Schools have adopted the idea & govt has given encouraging response. He believes bags should…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Dengue suspected as youth dies of high fever in Belagavi

19-yr-old Prajwal Magadum died of suspected dengue fever in Belagavi on Wed. He was organising a procession when he complained of high fever. Samples sent to Hyderabad lab to confirm infection. Victim from poor family, father runs paan shop, mother sells vegetables.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Election Commission urged to take action against Siddaramaiah for poll malpractice

RTI activist Bheemappa Gundappa Gadad has written to ECI alleging CM Siddaramaiah of distributing cookers and iron boxes to voters in Belagavi, violating Representation of People Act and EC guidelines. He has threatened to approach court if EC does not take action.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Centre has given in-principle approval for cable car project at Rajhansgad Fort, says MLA

Union govt. approves cable car project to Rajhansgad Fort in Yallur, Belagavi. Nitin Gadkari to fund. To be named after Atal Bihari Vajpayee, promote tourism & strengthen economy. Detailed project report yet to be prepared. PWD officers inspected area in 2019. State govt. yet to make announcement.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023