The Latest Breaking News from Kalaburagi

Journalist found dead in garden in Kalaburagi

K.N. Reddy, senior journalist, ends life in Kalaburagi garden. Prima facie, a case of suicide. Passionate about green cover, planted thousands of saplings. Authored biographies of J.H. Patel & Mallikarjun Kharge. Opened school in Raichur, but closed due to COVID-19.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Government transfers 35 IPS officers

State govt. transfers 35 police officers incl. Kuldeep Kumar Jain (replaced by Anupam Agarwal). S.D. Sharanappa, Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime, Bengaluru City, posted as Deputy Inspector-General of Police & Director, Karnataka Police Academy, Mysuru. D.R. Siri Gowri, DCP Administration, posted as Deputy Director, Fire & Emergency Services. Abdul Ahad,…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Kalaburagi doctor completes 8,000-km expedition in 28 days

Dr. Tanga, 57, proves age is no barrier as he completes 8,000km road trip across 3 countries in 28 days. Organised by Wander Beyond Boundaries, 10-member team included 4 from the group, 3 from Bengaluru, 1 each from U.S., Hyderabad & Hubballi. Started in Mumbai, journeyed through Gorakhpur & Nepal,…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

KPRS demands that government declare Kalaburagi as drought-hit in view of severe scarcity of rainfall

KPRS urges State govt. to declare Kalaburagi drought-hit; demand relief for 1.88 lakh farmers, waiver of loans, surveys to assess crop loss, review of fodder stock, tackling water scarcity.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Karnataka Health Department launches doorstep eye care programme in Chickballapur district

The State Health Department, in collaboration with the National Program for Control of Blindness, on Friday launched a transformative initiative - Asha Kirana - Eye Care at Your Doorstep — in Chickballapur district. This programme will be extended to cover Kalaburagi, Haveri, and Chamarajanagar districts from September 4.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Basavaraj Rayaraddi writes to CM asking him to hold meeting with GESCOM to solve electricity problem

As farmers of the Kalyana Karnataka region have been facing a severe electricity crisis, senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting him to convene an emergency meeting in Kalaburagi to ensure regular power supply to IP sets of farmers.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Karnataka Minister sets up interactive portal Kalaburagi Connect to directly hear people’s grievances about gram and zilla panchayats

Karnataka is working on an interactive citizen communication system to clean up Panchayat Raj institutions in the State

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Minister pays fine as his supporters put up banner without civic body permission

Priyank Kharge, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi in-charge, paid ₹5,000 fine to Kalaburagi City Municipal Corporation for unauthorized banner. He appreciated the action and launched Gruha Lakshmi scheme at Bhimalli. Followers put up banners/hoardings with images of Kharge, his father, and other Congress leaders.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Gruha Lakshmi is a boon against skyrocketing prices, says Minister

BJP held responsible for impoverishment of majority of people in India; Congress govt. in Karnataka launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme to provide ₹2,000/month to every woman head of family; Praja Dhwani Yatra to understand people's concerns; Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi schemes also launched to help people hit by rising prices.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Former Mayor decides to write to Lokayukta against Food Safety officer

Former Mayor Sharanu Modi to write to Lokayukta for investigation into alleged biased conduct of District Officer of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India in Kalaburagi. Officer accused of targeting only Sanjeevini reverse osmosis plant & demanding ₹50,000 during raid. The former Mayor to lodge complaint with district in-charge…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023