The Latest Breaking News from Kalaburagi

POCSO cases on the rise in Kalaburagi district

The number of cases registered under the Sexual Assault (Rape) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Kalaburagi district over the last three years indicate that crime against women is far more prevalent in rural areas than the city.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today

The Congress government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is all set to be launched formally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Night-long protest planned on August 14

CITU, KPRS & AIAWU to stage night-long protest in Kalaburagi on Aug 14 to oppose Centre's anti-people policies & decision to privatise Railways. Activists say this will lead to huge losses & insecurity for crores of employees. They also demand better security for women & justice for victims of violence.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Woman, daughter found dead in well

Heera Bai & her 4.5-yr-old daughter Saujanya died after jumping into an open well in Kalaburagi. Heera Bai was depressed after her husband's death & took this extreme step. Fire & Emergency Services retrieved their bodies. Police yet to establish reason. Heera Bai survived by 2 sons & 2 daughters.…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Minister urged to address inadequacies as 84 patients at GIMS dialysis unit are at medical risk

Social activist and the former Secretary of Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sharanabasappa M. Pappa has urged Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil to address prevailing inadequacies in the dialysis unit of Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Kalaburagi.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Umesh Jadhav says he tried to bring railway division to Kalaburagi

After Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav was slammed by his party [BJP] workers at the party Intellectuals meeting here on Saturday, Dr. Jadhav, addressing a press conference on Sunday, tried to present a report card of development works taken up during his tenure as MP for the last four-and-a-half years.

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

BJP workers take party leader Umesh Jadhav to task for neglecting constituency after getting elected as MP from Kalaburagi

BJP leader and MP from Kalaburagi Umesh Jadhav had to face the ire of his own party workers for “neglecting the party workers and his constituency” after he was elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

283 houses partially damaged in heavy rain in Kalaburagi district

As many as 283 houses have been partially damaged across Kalaburagi district due to heavy rain and flood-like situation caused by the discharge of huge volume of water from various reservoirs in the last one week. In a rain-related mishap, a woman was killed on Sunday last.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

60-year-old man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl

Kalaburagi court sentences 60-yr-old man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting 4-yr-old girl. Accused lured victim with bread, attacked her mother when she objected. Judge found him guilty of various offences under PoCSO & IPC, imposed fines & ordered ₹7 lakh compensation to victim.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Equipment worth ₹1 lakh stolen from school

Unidentified men burgled Kannada & Urdu school premises in Kalaburagi, taking away equipment worth over ₹1 lakh. Burglars broke open office rooms, stole computer monitor, CPU, laptop, fan & other electronic equipment. Complaint lodged with Sub-Urban Police.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023