Haveri: A country-made bomb stored for hunting wild animals exploded at the residence of Shashidhar in Hirebasur village of Hangal taluk, Haveri district, completely damaging the house. The bomb, prepared at home by Shashidhar, detonated when no one was present at the residence. Authorities took two accused, Shashikumar and Kumar, into custody for storing the…
Pics: Vijaya Hiremath; A banner displayed during protest by the group of job seekers on Oct 12 outside Siddalingaiah Hiremath’s bungalow in KoppalKoppal: Bengaluru CCB police arrested another accused on Oct 16 in a case involving seven job aspirants who were allegedly defrauded of Rs 49 lakh through fake appointment letters issued in the name…
Kalaburagi: Minister Priyank Kharge, 46, has become the centre of political discussion following his two letters to the chief minister urging restrictions on RSS activities in govt premises and seeking a ban on the participation of state govt employees in their events.The move, which drew both criticism and support, reportedly led to threat calls, but…
Pic: Sambra Airport, Belagavi is seeing fewer flightsBelagavi: The closure of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme has hit Belagavi Airport hard. The final subsidised route to Jodhpur ended in March 2024. Earlier, Star Air pulled out of routes to Surat, Kishangarh, and Jodhpur. Despite steady passenger movement, Belagavi has lost vital air…
Pic: Market areas in Hubballi witness heavy rush during Deepavali festivalHubballi: With festive crowds choking key commercial stretches like Koppikar Road, Maratha Galli, Broadway, Durgad Bail, and Dajibanpeth, citizens have urged authorities to convert Nehru Stadium into a temporary parking hub for three days during Deepavali. They also suggested setting up a makeshift auto stand…
Pic: K Raghavendra Hitnal, the MLA of Koppal, held a meeting with the protesting members of the District Contractors Association on the evening of Oct 16, in the meeting hall at Kuda, KoppalKoppal: A dispute between stone crusher owners and district contractors was amicably resolved on the evening of Oct 16, following demands for the…
Belagavi: The upcoming election to the Belagavi District Central Cooperative (BDCC) Bank, scheduled for Oct 19, has evolved into a strategic political launchpad for the second generation of the influential Jarkiholi family.Public works minister Satish Jarkiholi, who previously launched his daughter Priyanka into politics via the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency, has now introduced his son…
Belagavi/Mangaluru/Kalaburagi: Various Lingayat organisations held a massive protest rally in Belagavi, demanding a ban on the entry of Adrushya Kadasiddheshwar Swamiji, seer of Kadasiddheshwar Mutt in Kaneri, Maharashtra, for his derogatory comments on Lingayat seers advocating for a separate religion status.Meanwhile, Karnataka high court’s Kalaburagi bench dismissed a petition filed by the Kaneri mutt seer,…
Haveri: Gambling activities have surged across the Haveri district, with dens proliferating in multiple localities. Strict police action in neighbouring districts prompted gamblers to relocate to Haveri, attracting large crowds.Locals allege that some police officers support these activities, rendering the district a haven for gamblers. Videos depicting gambling operations recently went viral on social media,…
Pic: Virupaksha Temple at Hampi; A monument filled with weeds, which is a frequent occurrence in Hampi, a Unesco World Heritage SiteHampi (Vijayanagara): Hampi, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is looking greener with grass on and around many of its monuments after recent rains. This not only detracts viewers from the beauty of these structures…
