The Latest Breaking News from Koppal

Farmers block highway near Raichur seeking Tungabhadra waters for their standing crops

Farmers in Raichur district blocked State Highway to demand Tungabhadra water for their crops. After police failed to convince them, Deputy Commissioner visited and assured enough water, ending the agitation. Travellers were stranded for hours due to the strike. Farmers allege illegal expansion of irrigation in Koppal district is causing…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Villagers oppose expansion of steel plant in Koppal district

Villagers from Halavarthi, Allanagar, Hirebaganal and nearby villages in Koppal district oppose expansion of PBS Steel Plant due to air pollution. At meeting chaired by Koppal Deputy Commissioner, villagers complained of health issues. Residents demanded justice, with children suffering from dust and school disruption. Villagers also called for training and…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Police station in Kushtagi gets new building

Minister inaugurates new building for Kushtagi Police Station, Circle Inspector's office in Koppal district. Minister appreciates police for people-friendly policing; will explore ways to meet demands for new vehicles, infrastructure. Lok Sabha member praises State Police for maintaining law and order; work on railway line to be completed by Jan.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Prime Minister launches Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in 13 railway stations in State via video link from Delhi

PM Modi launches Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) to transform 508 railway stations across India with ₹25,000 crore investment. 13 stations in Belagavi to be modernised with ₹303 crore. ABSS to provide amenities like roof plaza, shopping zone, food court, multi-modal connectivity, etc. to enhance passenger experience. Functions held at…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Homestays, resorts illegally built on agricultural lands at Anegundi, Hampi demolished: Minister

All homestays and resorts illegally built for commercial purposes on agricultural lands have been demolished at Hampi in Vijayanagara and Anegundi in Koppal districts, Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Navale Balancing Reservoir continues to find mention in Budget without fund allocation

The Navale Balancing Reservoir, a new dam proposed to be built across River Tungabhadra near Navale village in Koppal taluk, is a permanent announcement in most Budgets presented in the last few years. However, no Budget has made any specific allocations for implementing the project.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

90-year-old woman in Karnataka living in shanty gets electricity bill of Rs 1.03 lakh

KOPPAL (KARNATAKA): A 90-year-old woman from Karnataka's Koppal got the shock of her life when she received an electricity bill of a whopping Rs one lakh for her shanty, which has just two LED bulbs.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2023

Koppal officials told to ensure supply of safe potable water to people in rural areas

Taking note of a few vomiting and diarrhoea cases reported in Koppal district, Deputy Commissioner M. Sundaresh Babu chaired a meeting of senior district and taluk level officers in the Department of Health and Family Welfare at his office in Koppal on Tuesday and gave strict directions to them to…

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

CM orders State-level probe into health issues due to water contamination

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma to conduct an investigation into cases of death and health issues caused by consumption of contaminated water across the State.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Six persons, including two children, killed in accident

Six persons, including two children, were killed in a road accident near Kalakeri village in Kushtagi taluk of Koppal district on Sunday.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023