Belagavi (Karnataka), May 26 (IANS) Three members of a family, including a six-month-old infant, were killed in a horrific road accident near Raybag town in Karnataka’s Belagavi district early on Tuesday morning after a goods auto allegedly driving on the wrong side rammed into their motorcycle.The deceased have been identified as Mahanthesh Mane (27), his wife Sakshi Mane (23), and their six-month-old son Samarth, all residents of Bommanal village in Raybag taluk.Another child who was travell…
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Belagavi (Karnataka), May 22 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a renowned doctor suffering from lung cancer allegedly shot himself dead at his residence in Belagavi city on Friday.The deceased has been identified as Dr Dinesh Bhatkal. He had worked with the KLE Institute for 40 years. According to the police, Dinesh was serving as an administrator at the hospital run by the KLE Institute.Dinesh hailed from Ankola town in Karwar district and had recently shifted to Belagavi. He was undergoing treatm…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Bengaluru-Mumbai Express started its inaugural run on Sunday, strengthening connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra, making travel smoother for business, education, tourism, and employment opportunities, according to an official statement.The new service will further improve rail connectivity for passengers travelling between Bengaluru, the Hubballi-Dharwad region, Belagavi, Pune, and Mumbai. The train will be operated and maintained by the South Western Railw…
Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Amid the leadership tussle in Karnataka, banners declaring Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, as the “next Chief Minister” surfaced in Belagavi and other places on Friday in the state, during celebrations marking his 64th birthday.The hoarding, installed at Channamma Circle in Belagavi city in North Karnataka, also conveyed birthday wishes to Shivakumar.It was reportedly put up by Congress leader and Minister for Women and Child Welfare,…
Bengaluru, April 30 (IANS) The Congress government in Karnataka has approved a Rs 600 crore plan for the next two years to undertake development works in minority colonies. Additionally, the government has decided to release an extra Rs 20 crore for the construction of the Belagavi Deputy Commissioner’s office building.Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil made the announcement after the Cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.The move is seen as an attempt to assuage the …
Belagavi (Karnataka), April 27 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Laxmi Hebbalkar, on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of spreading false narratives that the Congress party is anti-women and using the issue of women’s reservation for political gains.Addressing a press conference at the Congress office in Belagavi, Hebbalkar said the Congress party was founded on principles centred around women, children and the poor, and remains committed to the Consti…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said a monsoon deficit is expected in most districts of the state, barring five, and directed Deputy Commissioners to take precautionary measures to ensure there is no shortage of drinking water.He was speaking at a meeting held under his chairmanship at the Vidhana Soudha, attended by district in-charge ministers, Deputy Commissioners, and Chief Executive Officers of Zilla Panchayats, to review drinking water supply in…
Belagavi, April 14 (IANS) An incident of honour killing was reported from the Yamanakanamaradi police station area in Karnataka’s Belagavi district on Tuesday. Three people, including her brother, have been arrested in connection with the case.The deceased woman has been identified as 24-year-old Satyavva Santosha Helavi, a resident of Hanabaratti village in Rayabagh taluk. The arrested have been identified as the victim’s uncle, Prakash Helavara, a resident of Gudikshetra village near Hukkeri…
Belagavi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised a farmer from Karnataka’s Belagavi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday, highlighting fish farming as an important livelihood activity and bringing attention to rural entrepreneurship, he expressed joy and pride after being featured in the programme.Rajesh Shivalinga Huddar, a young farmer from Bodakyatanatti village in Belagavi taluk, expressed joy and pride after being featured in the monthly radio programme, and said that h…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the fishermen a “strong foundation of an Atmanirbhar Bharat”, who continue to strengthen the country’s economy and mentioned how efforts are being made to further enhance the fisheries sector. Speaking during the 132nd episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “Our fishermen brothers and sisters are not just warriors of the sea; they are also a strong foundation of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Battling …