The Latest Breaking News from Public Works

Spot inspection of public market turns into street brawl between BJP and Congress supporters in Belagavi

Brawl b/w BJP & Cong supporters in Belagavi over PWD inspection of public market. PWD officials from Bengaluru arrived to audit discrepancies in rent & GST collection. BJP accused PWD Min of politically motivated visit, Cong accused BJP MLA of irregularities & misusing funds. Audit report revealed ₹5.3 lakh loss…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Public Works Minister launches construction of bypass road

The government initially set aside ₹70 crore for the project in the 2018-19 Budget, but the work could not be started as the bidding process had to be cancelled several times after bidders quoted prices that were exceptionally higher than the government’s estimate.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Ganesh Mandals want free power supply for idol installations in Belagavi during festivities next month

BelagaviGanesh Mandals demand free power, police security, medical care, single window clearance for Ganesh Chaturthi. Over 2K mandals, 400 registered with city corp. Public Works Minister agrees to most demands, exploring possibility of supplying power at lower rates. Mayor, Ganeshotsav Mahamandal, officials hold meetings to ensure smooth festivities. ₹1 crore…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Kalabhavan Mani Road to be opened ahead of Onam: Minister

Kalabhavan Mani Road in the city will be reopened post-renovation by August 20, Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Use money that you save from govt. benefits for education of your children, poor told

In Belagavi, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the Gruha Jyoti scheme, which has enabled poor families to save ₹4,000-₹5,000 per month. He urged beneficiaries to invest in their children's education and other constructive expenditure. The State govt. estimates a monthly outgo of ₹43 crore, with 10.5 lakh registered beneficiaries.…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Renovated Jawahar Nagar roads opened

Nearly 17,000 km of Public Works department (PWD) roads have been raised to BMBC (bitumen macadam and bitumen concrete) standards in two years

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Officials told to review Smart City works in Belagavi

Public Works and district in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi has asked senior officials of the State government to review all the works taken up under the Smart City Mission.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

General Administration department notifies postings of IAS officers

The General Administration department has issued orders notifying the following postings.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

BJP need not worry about the internal affairs of the Congress, says Satish Jarkiholi

The BJP need not worry about the internal affairs of the Congress. It should be more worried about its own state of affairs now, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said in Gokak on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023