Kalaburagi: Commuters from Kalyana Karnataka have expressed their frustration over the fact that most trains to and from the region originate from either SMVT Bengaluru, or Yesvantpur, or Krishnarajapuram — instead of Bengaluru City.Of the 16 weekly and daily trains to Kalaburagi, only five start from the city station. Passengers allege that while trains to…
Koppal: The replacement work for the crest gates at the Tungabhadra dam in Munirabad, Koppal taluk, is scheduled to start on Friday.During a meeting on Dec 2, technical officials from the Tungabhadra Board conveyed this information to minor irrigation minister NS Boseraju, noting that out of 33 crest gates, 15 are ready for installation. Minister…
Dharwad: Music connoisseurs of Dharwad and Hubballi are in for a memorable weekend as the three-day ‘Sangeetotsava-2025′, organised in memory of Sitar Ratna Rahimath Khan on his 71st death anniversary, begins on Friday. The festival, hosted by the Sitar Ratna Samiti, will be held at Alur Venkatrao Bhavan auditorium. The festival will open at 5.45pm…
Kalaburagi: Deputy commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum on Tuesday directed all bank managers in Kalaburagi district to ensure that input subsidy for farmers affected by heavy monsoon rains is credited directly to their accounts and not adjusted against any outstanding loans.Issuing the order during a virtual meeting from her office, Tarannum cautioned that strict disciplinary action…
Hubballi: Karnataka legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Wednesday said he would press the state govt to address the grievances and longstanding demands of persons with disabilities. Emphasising that disabled children excel in every field, he said they should be regarded with the same respect and dignity as anyone else. Horatti was speaking at the…
Gangavathi (Koppal): Thousands of devotees from different parts of the state have converged on Anjanadri Hills to take part in the annual Hanuma Mala dissolution, which began Monday night. The event, held at the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, saw devotees bathe at the foot of the hill, ascend the 575-step…
Belagavi: An attempted ATM theft in Hosa Vantamuri, 25km away from the city, at around 3am on Tuesday, has raised serious concerns over security lapses and installation standards. The ATM, operated by India ATM Service, was targeted by unidentified miscreants who tried to break open the machine but failed.According to city police commissioner Bhushan Borase,…
Belagavi: A shocking incident of gang rape against a minor girl studying in the 7th class was reported within the limits of Murgod police station. In connection with the case, police arrested two accused on Tuesday and produced them before the court. The accused have been identified as Manikanth Dinnimani and Iranna Sankammanavar. According to…
Hubballi: Responding to a call for a 48-hour hunger strike by the All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA), the trade union representing the loco pilots of Indian Railways, loco pilots of the Hubballi division began their hunger strike at the divisional railway manager’s (DRM) office here from Tuesday.T Sabu, divisional secretary, AILRSA, Hubballi, stated…
Pic: The median between the Gokul Road crossing and Heggeri, lacks electricity poles and light fixturesHubballi: Key stretches from Sirur Park to Gokul Road and Heggeri remain without functioning street lights, creating hazards for pedestrians and motorists. These busy corridors pass through densely populated areas with hospitals, commercial establishments, and residential pockets. The lack of…
