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Four from Belagavi among six killed in MP road accident

The incident took place when the victims were returning from the Maha Kumbh Mela held at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

The accident occurred around 5am when the vehicle, carrying 20 pilgrims — 16 of whom were from Belagavi — was en route to Indore (Representational image)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 09:28 AM IST

Man dies by suicide due to ‘harassment’ by money lenders

The farmer had borrowed ₹10 lakh from multiple finance companies over the years to fund his wife’s cancer treatment

Man dies by suicide due to ‘harassment’ by money lenders
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:44 AM IST
By, , Belagavi/bengaluru

Four from Belagavi among 30 killed in Maha Kumbh stampede in UP: Police

Four people from Belagavi were among 30 people who died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in the early hours of Wednesday

Belongings of devotees seen lying at the Sangam following a stampede on 'Mauni Amavasya', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:50 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Three more held in inter-state child trafficking racket: Belagavi SP

The gang used to target widowed women with young children, coercing them into remarriage under the pretence of a fresh start, only to separate them from their children and sell the babies

Three people have been arrested for their alleged role in an inter-state child trafficking ring operating across Karnataka and Maharashtra, police said on Monday, adding that four women of the same gang were previously arrested in a similar case
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:46 AM IST
By, Belagavi

BJP MLA Jarkiholi to meet Sriramalu today

Sriramalu, people familiar with the matter said, agreed to the meeting, triggering a new episode in the ongoing churn in the state BJP unit over the state leadership of BY Vijayendra

Senior Sriramulu on Wednesday expressed his dissatisfaction with the proceedings, alleging that BJP national general secretary Mohan Das Agarwal accused him of failing to contribute effectively during by-elections (File photo)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:02 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Four killed after jeep overturns in Raichur

The jeep carrying 14 passengers, including students of Sanskrit School and the driver, was on its way to Narahari temple in Anegundi area for a three-day religious event when the accident occurred

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 lakh each to the families of the deceased (File photo)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:08 AM IST
By, Belagavi

10 killed, 15 injured as truck overturns in Uttara Kannada

The truck, overloaded with produce, rear-ended a large vehicle before veering off the road and crashing into a pit

Haveri deputy commissioner Vijay Danamannavar and directors of KIMS meet the injured in Hubballi on Wednesday. (HT photo)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:46 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Karnataka: 10 killed, 15 injured in truck accident in Uttara Kannada

The truck, which was loaded with vegetables, collided with a large vehicle from behind before veering off the road and falling into a ditch.

Sources said all the deceased were from Savanoor taluk of Haveri district.(X/ANI)
Published on Jan 22, 2025 09:59 AM IST

4 woman among five detained for selling infant, boy rescued

Four women and another person were taken into police custody on Monday in connection with the illegal sale of a six-month-old boy for ₹4 lakh, Belagavi superintendent of police Bhimashankar Guled said, adding that the infant was separated from his mother when he was three-months-old

Following the complaint, police formed four teams to investigate the matter (Representational image)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 08:12 AM IST

3 labourers confined, beaten by employers for wanting to quit: Police

The injured workers—Sadashiva Madar, Sadashiva Babaladi, and Umesh Madar—are currently undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Vijayapura

3 labourers confined, beaten by employers for wanting to quit: Police
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 08:10 AM IST

Cash, jewellery worth 10 crore looted from Mangaluru bank

Robbers looted a Mangaluru bank, stealing ₹10 crore in cash and jewellery. The armed gang threatened staff and escaped in a car, prompting security concerns.

The robbers stole cash to the tune of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore and gold ornaments worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore. (Representational image)
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 08:16 AM IST

Guard killed, cash refill staff injured as robbers flee with 93 lakh in Bidar

A CMS agency team was depositing cash in the ATM, located near the State Bank of India’s head office, when four armed men arrived in a vehicle without license plates

A 40-year-old security guard was killed by the robbers (Representational image)
Published on Jan 16, 2025 07:23 PM IST

Bangladesh political upheaval boosts Ballari jeans fabric industry: Minister

Bangladesh's political turmoil boosts Ballari's jeans fabric industry, with a 30% production surge as Indian buyers shift focus due to disruptions.

The disruptions in Bangladesh’s jeans industry have led to order cancellations and delayed deliveries, pushing Indian wholesale buyers to turn to Ballari. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:58 AM IST

Bandh in Hubballi-Dharwad, Bidar against Shah’s remarks

Hubballi-Dharwad and Bidar towns witnessed a peaceful bandh on Thursday condemning Union home minister Amit Shah’s alleged derogatory remarks about BR Ambedkar

Members of Dalit organisations stage an agitation amid the Hubballi-Dharwad 'bandh' called by them, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about BR Ambedkar, in Hubballi, Karnataka, on Thursday (PTI)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Official: Sambhaji Maharaj statue in Belagavi unveiled sans papers

The statue, funded through Belagavi mayor Sunita Kamble’s special allocation, was unveiled at a busy suburban circle by Maharashtra’s public works department minister Shivendraraje Bhosale

A day after the unveiling of 21-foot bronze statue of Sambhaji Maharaj’s statue at Angol in Belagavi, deputy commissioner Mohammed Roshan termed it “illegal” and said the statue would be unveiled again in two months after adhering to government protocols (File photo)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:08 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Karnataka: Woman kills husband for trying to sexually assault their daughter

The incident took place in a village in Belagavi on Wednesday night when the accused, who was heavily intoxicated, was asleep.

The accused said that she and her daughter were fed up with her husband’s mental torture and physical assault. (File photo)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 04:00 AM IST

Contractor wrote suicide note: Forensics

The case revolves around the suicide of 26-year-old contractor in Bidar on December 26. The police had recovered a seven-page suicide note from his possession.

The forensic science Laboratory (FSL) in Hyderabad has confirmed that the seven-page suicide letter found near the body of 26-year-old civil contractor was written by him (File photo)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:56 AM IST
By, Belagavi

BJP leader loses no-confidence motion in Sankonatti gram panchayat

BJP leader Santosh Kakamari lost the no-confidence motion in Sankonatti GP as 42 of 56 members voted against him; a new president will be elected soon.

BJP leader Santosh Kakamari has lost the no-confidence motion in the Sankonatti gram panchayat (GP) after 42 of the 56 GP members voted in favour of the motion and 14 abstained (HT photo)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:58 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Contaminated Lactated Ringer fluid led to Raichur, Ballari deaths: Reports

The Karnataka state health ministry initiated the probe after the deaths were reported in October 2024

Belagavi district medical superintendent Dr Vithal Shinde confirmed that 322 newborns died between January and December 2024, including 172 at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences. (Representational image)
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:52 AM IST

State council chairman offers to resolve Hebbalkar-Ravi dispute

The chairman said that a letter from the Belagavi police commissioner regarding a CID inquiry has been sent to the legislative council secretary

Amid the ongoing controversy over alleged derogatory remarks by CT Ravi, home minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a criminal investigation department (CID) probe has been ordered. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 07:08 AM IST
By, Belagavi

HC grants K’taka MLC interim bail over ‘derogatory’ remarks in House

The incident took place on Thursday when Ravi allegedly used a derogatory word against Hebbalkar during a legislative council debate on Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar.

The incident took place on Thursday when Ravi allegedly used a derogatory word against Hebbalkar during a legislative council debate on Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 07:06 AM IST

We will take our protests to every village and taluk, says Basavajaya Mrutynjaya

The Panchamasali Lingayat community has been protesting for the inclusion in the 2A reservation category for education and government jobs, moving from the current 3A status

The seer addressed allegations of political lathi charge, clarified the community’s stance on the reservation demand, and reflected on his role as a religious leader (HT photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:24 AM IST

Sena (UBT) workers stop BJP MLA outside temple in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers briefly stopped Karnataka BJP MLA Prabhu Chauhan and his entourage from entering the Ambabhavani temple in Kolhapur on Wednesday night

Visuals seen by HT showed around a dozen Shiv Sena (UBT) workers, led by Kolhapur district president Vijay Devane, gathering near the temple to prevent Karnataka BJP MLA Prabhu Chauhan’s entry (PTI)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:54 AM IST
By, Belagavi

29 maternal and 322 infant deaths recorded in Belagavi: Health department

The Belagavi district has recorded 29 maternal deaths in the past six months and 322 infant deaths in this year, according to the district health department on Monday

Malnutrition among mothers and newborns, along with late stage complications, were cited as primary causes of the deaths (File photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:12 AM IST
By, Belagavi

As winter session begins in Karnataka, proceedings marred by multiple protests

Around 500 protesters from 11 organisations staged demonstrations, with over 65 groups registered to protest during the session.

Protesters outside the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi. (HT photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:48 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Displaced villagers protest for ‘promised compensation’ in exchange for lands for Karanja irrigation project

Kallappa Rathod, a 58-year-old farmer leading the protest by 28 villages, highlighted the plight of hundreds of families whose agricultural land was taken.

Displaced villagers protest for ‘promised compensation’ in exchange for lands for Karanja irrigation project
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:42 AM IST

Bihar family asks Google Maps for Goa directions, ends up in Karnataka forest

Khanapur police inspector Manjunath Nayak said the family of six-seven people, including children, was stranded approximately 8 kilometres inside the forest.

The family were forced to spend a harrowing night trapped in their car until they were rescued by local police.(Reuters)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 09:10 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Farmers protest over neglect of Upper Krishna Project, threaten to launch stir for statehood

Hundreds of farmers from across Bagalkot have been protesting since November 29 accusing the government of failing to meet their longstanding demands

Farmers protest at the deputy commissioner’s office and the UKP Rehabilitation and Rebuilding office. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Sena (UBT) threatens to block Karnataka vehicles if MES convention is banned in Belagavi

The Kolhapur district faction of Shiva Sena (UBT) warned Karnataka, threatening to block Karnataka vehicles from entering Maharashtra if the MES is denied permission to hold its annual convention

In Mumbai on Wednesday, former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said Shiva Sena (UBT)’s Kolhapur unit had submitted a memorandum to Kolhapur deputy commissioner Sanjay Shinde, urging him to coordinate with Belagavi deputy commissioner Mohammed Roshan to secure permission for the MES convention (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 08:46 AM IST
By, Belagavi

Fight against BSY, his son’s graft; will not bow down to corruption: Basanagouda Patil Yatnal

The Vijayapura BJP MLA had mobilised a faction of six legislators against the state BJP leadership, particularly targeting the Yediyurappa family

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:02 AM IST
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