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Belagavi: In a shocking and distressing incident, a 2-year-old was grievously injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Azad Nagar area of Belagavi on Sunday afternoon. The injured child is Ahmed Ramiz Bisty,2.According to eyewitnesses, Ahmed was playing in a narrow lane near his residence when 7 to 8 stray…

Kalaburagi: A video showing inmates playing cards, consuming alcohol, and smoking cigarettes inside Kalaburagi Central Prison has gone viral on social media, triggering serious concerns over prison security. Based on a complaint filed by jail superintendent Anita on Friday, police have registered a case against four prisoners — Prajwal, Akash, Rakesh, and Anand — who…

Belagavi: The forest department issued an alert after a herd of wild elephants was spotted roaming villages along the Khanapur-Belagavi taluk border. Residents of Bakanur, Belavatti, Bailur, Kusamalli, Kinaye, Habbanatti and Devachihatti were advised to remain cautious and avoid forested areas. Forest officials monitored the movement of elephants and urged the public to report sightings…

Davanagere: A renovated village library in Neralage gram panchayat of Davanagere taluk has emerged as a vibrant learning hub, drawing students and residents alike and promoting a strong reading culture in the rural community.The initiative, led by panchayat development officer (PDO) M Ambika, involved restoring an 80-year-old civil hospital building that was earlier in a…

Belagavi: Belagavi recorded a sharp rise in illegal activities in 2025, with registered cases nearly doubling compared to the previous year, posing growing challenges for law enforcement agencies. Data released by the city police commissioner’s office shows that 461 cases were registered in 2025, a sharp rise from 237 cases recorded in 2024.The most pronounced…

Hubballi: Two separate Pocso cases were registered in Hubballi city on Saturday.Announcing this before reporters here, police commissioner N Shashikumar said separate cases of sexual assault on a minor by a minor were registered in the jurisdiction of Town station and Ashok Nagar police station.He said a minor was sexually assaulted by three minor boys…

Hubballi: Leader of the opposition in the legislative council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Saturday criticised chief minister Siddaramaiah‘s proposal to bring a new law to curb honour killings, stating that existing laws are sufficient to deal with such crimes.Addressing a press conference here, Narayanaswamy said several legal provisions already exist to punish those involved in honour…

Raichur: Chief minister Siddaramaiah expressed anger, stating that the Union govt’s announcement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) under a new name and as a new law undermined the lives of the poor, women, Dalits, and small farmers.Speaking at the Sri Amba Mahotsav -2026 fair and the foundation and inauguration of…