Belagavi Chooses Beer Over Whisky for New Year 2026
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
District Minister Satish Jarkiholi inaugurated a new Karnataka Police shooting training centre near Paschapur village, marking a significant upgrade for Belagavi's law enforcement training capabilities. Read more about this key development.
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
AIDSO demands an independent probe into alleged multi-crore corruption at Rani Channamma University, citing tender cost escalation and bribery. Read more.
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conducted joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Home Minister clarifies value, details arrests. #DrugBust #KarnatakaPolice
Belagavi's air connectivity suffers a major blow as the Mumbai flight is suspended from Dec 26, reducing direct links to just five cities. Locals express shock and disappointment.
A Lokayukta complaint exposes a major tender rigging scandal at Rani Channamma University. Officials allegedly took bribes, used substandard paper, and violated multiple govt orders. Read the full investigation details.
Minister Satish Jarkiholi assures policy alignment with Souharda cooperative demands, prioritizing depositor safety. Key leaders highlight the sector's role in financial inclusion. Read more.
Trupti Kage, daughter of Congress MLA Bharamagouda Kage, seen in official vehicle, sparking public outcry over misuse. MLA defends action. Read full details.
US Congressman Shrinivas Thanedar returned to his Belagavi alma mater for its centenary. He recalled his journey from poverty to politics, praising govt schools. Read about the historic celebrations and new developments.
Dr. Mahantesh B Ramannavar dissected his father's body as per his will. Now, his trust has registered over 5000 body donations in Karnataka, battling stigma and systemic gaps.
The six-day 29th state-level Scouts and Guides Jamborette-2025 kicked off in Belagavi, with Speaker UT Khader emphasizing personality development. Read about the key messages from dignitaries.
Two 10-year-old boys drowned in a canal in Belagavi's Padamandi village while herding sheep. The tragic incident occurred on Friday morning. Read the full report.
Belagavi police arrest school headmaster accused of misconduct with a student. The case, registered suo motu, sparked political controversy. Details inside.
Over 15 anti-poaching camps in Khanapur taluk have been non-operational for nearly three years, raising alarm over wildlife safety and giving poachers a free run. Read more.
The Panaji-Hyderabad Expressway, a key Bharatmala project, is advancing with 90% land acquisition done in Bagalkot. The Rs 12,000 crore corridor aims to boost trade and regional development. Read more.
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi vows legal fight against privilege complaint by Maharashtra MP. State cabinet approves 2km Belagavi flyover. Minister also addresses Pocso case handling.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
Fresh tension in Belagavi as Maharashtra MP's breach of privilege motion against Karnataka official reignites the decades-old interstate border dispute. Protests and counter-statements escalate the linguistic conflict. Read the full details.
Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the ban on Dhairyasheel Mane. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan imposed the ban to maintain law and order. Read the full story.
Karnataka government is considering hosting the monsoon legislative session in Belagavi to address agrarian issues and boost the local economy, a move that could cost Rs 90 crore. Read more.
Belagavi cracks down on littering with a new drive. Mayor & deputy mayor lead early morning patrols, tracing offenders via bills in garbage and imposing fines at homes. Read how the city is getting serious about cleanliness.
The recent legislature session in Belagavi provided a massive boost to the city's traditional sweets industry, generating an estimated Rs 2.3 crore in sales of local delicacies like Kunda and Kardant. Discover how this event sweetened the local economy.
Shiv Sena MP's breach of privilege motion against Belagavi DC over 'Black Day' event entry ban ignites fresh border dispute tensions. KRV activists stage counter-protest.
Halaga village near Belagavi starts a unique digital detox initiative. Every evening, screens go off for two hours to promote community bonding and children's studies. Read how this change is transforming the village.
Belagavi's state-of-the-art city bus terminus, inaugurated in October, is now fully operational after resolving technical handover issues. The Rs 49.8 crore facility aims to decongest the city's central bus station.
District Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the pulse polio drive in Belagavi, emphasizing India's polio-free status since 2011. Learn why vaccination remains crucial for child health and development.