Pic: RC Sanjay Shettennavar (centre) conducts BCC’s standing committee pollsBelagavi: Elections for four standing committees of Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) were held on Tuesday. Regional commissioner Sanjay Shettennavar conducted the elections and announced the names of those who were elected.Elections were held for the BCC’s public health, education and social justice standing committee; taxation, finance…
Pic: Of late, twin cities have seen a significant surge in complaints about stray dogs, with the HDMC control room overwhelmed by calls from residentsHubballi: In recent months, the twin cities have seen a significant surge in complaints about stray dogs, with the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) control room overwhelmed by calls from concerned residents.The…
Hubballi: The Hubballi Airport, where an 8MW solar power plant was installed in Dec 2022, has emerged as the highest power-generating among Airport Authority of India (AAI) airports in the country. It produces 8MW of electricity per day, meeting its own needs before supplying excess power to other state airports. It’s also said that Hubballi…
Belagavi: The ongoing political rivalry between the Jarkiholi-Jolle faction and the Katti family in Hukkeri taluka took a dramatic turn on Monday, with the board of management of Hiranyakeshi Sugar Factory, led by Basavaraj Kallatti, once again pledging its allegiance to the Jarkiholi-Jolle camp, delivering a significant blow to the Katti family.Founded in 1956 by…
Belagavi: Two young men belonging to the Scheduled Tribe were allegedly tied to a tree and brutally assaulted by people of the upper caste. The incident is said to have taken place on Aug 5, at Godachi village of Ramdurg taluk, but the complaint and counter-complaints were registered at Kadakol police station on Monday.The victims…
Davanagere: The drug trafficking network is targeting students in Central Karnataka, as synthetic drugs are spreading in diffrent parts of the state. The recent arrest of two Nigerian nationals confirmed that a foreign network involved in drug trafficking expanded its operations into the region. The involvement of medical and engineering students is raising concerns.Individuals previously…
Hubballi: With the Ganesh Chaturthi nearing, the 20-feet tall flyover between Channamma Circle and Indira Glass House is emerging as a hurdle. Idols like Hubballi Ka Raja stand 23 feet tall, needing 26 feet clearance, once loaded on vehicles. Organisers are in a fix over this issue and are approaching authorities to suggest an alternative…
Pic: Large posters mar the look of a public space in Hubballi, attributed to the alleged negligence of HDMC officials who should be enforcing stern action against rule violatorsHubballi: The persistent defacement of public spaces across Hubballi-Dharwad has become a growing concern, with main roads, govt buildings, and other public areas increasingly marred by unauthorised…
Pic: The VB Express arrived in Belagavi late on Sunday night, amid slogans and cheersBelagavi: The newly introduced Vande Bharat (VB) Express, between Bengaluru and Belagavi, arrived here on Sunday night to a rousing reception.The Bengaluru-Belagavi VB Express was part of the three new VB trains flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his…
Pic: The cement concrete road from Hubballi-Karwar Road to Indira Gandhi Glass House at MG Park has deteriorated, endangering motorists and pedestriansHubballi: The cement concrete (CC) road connecting Hubballi-Karwar Road to Indira Gandhi Glass House and MG Park has fallen into disrepair, posing serious risks to both motorists and pedestrians. With pavers washed away and…
