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.
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.
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.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
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.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
Karnataka govt imposes a complete ban on outsider entry to Vajrapoha Falls, an eco-sensitive zone in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, following reports of wildlife harassment. Read more.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah missed the legislature session in Belagavi after a diarrhoea-like infection. He is under medication and expected to attend on Thursday. Get the latest updates.
Wildlife conservationist files complaint over illegal tourism in Bhimgad's Eco-Sensitive Zone near Vajrapoha Falls. Tourists trespass, swim, light fires, disturbing tiger corridor. Officials accused of inaction.
Star Air suspends its crucial Belagavi-Mumbai direct flight service, leaving the city without a vital air link to the commercial capital. Passengers face uncertainty as IndiGo's plans remain unclear. Details inside.
Nearly 1,000 specially abled and orphaned children from 22 schools in Belagavi celebrated at the Anmol Dhamaka. The event featured games, competitions, and a call for inclusive support. Read more.
The Karnataka winter session in Belagavi commences today with unresolved tensions within the ruling Congress, despite leadership meetings. Key political battles loom.
As the Karnataka legislature's winter session starts in Belagavi, 95 organizations, led by farmer groups, seek protest permission. BJP plans a massive farmer sit-in. Police deploy 6000 personnel for security.
Karnataka police arrest two men for allegedly abducting and raping a 13-year-old in Belagavi. Case filed under IPC and POCSO Act. The accused threatened the victim's family.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Belagavi police impose 21-day prohibitory orders around Suvarna Vidhana Soudha for Karnataka legislature winter session. Restrictions aim to maintain law and order during Dec 8-19 assembly.
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Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
Recent blackbuck fatalities in Belagavi highlight systemic failures in captive wildlife management. Karnataka must strengthen protection measures immediately to prevent future tragedies.
Tragic incident in Belagavi's Shahpur area leaves three dead, one critical from suspected gas asphyxiation. Police investigation underway. Read details.
Belagavi zoo confirms Haemorrhagic Septicaemia killed blackbucks. Seven survivors responding well to treatment. Latest updates on the wildlife tragedy.
Karnataka forest department finally recruits dedicated wildlife veterinarians after decade-long delay. Decision follows tragic death of 31 blackbucks from bacterial infection in Belagavi zoo.