Local updates, curated for Belgaum.
The Belagavi District Central Cooperative Bank has submitted a fresh proposal to recruit 134 employees after an earlier recruitment process was cancelled over reservation-roster and technical issues. More than 21,000 candidates had applied in the previous process.
22 Sep 2026Belagavi police have added more than 500 CCTV cameras ahead of the Ganesh immersion procession, taking surveillance coverage to more than 1,100 cameras across the city. Police are also deploying additional personnel and emergency-response teams for the procession.
22 Sep 2026Belagavi City Police have introduced a digital “Scan, Park, Pray” system to help Ganesh devotees locate authorised parking near major pandals. The initiative is aimed at reducing illegal roadside parking and easing congestion during the ongoing Ganeshotsav.
22 Sep 2026Officials of the Sri Renuka Yallamma Devi Temple Development Authority found rotten vegetables, expired products and unhygienic conditions during inspections of hotels, eateries and shops at Yallammagudda. Notices were issued to some establishments, while authorities warned of continued inspections
22 Sep 2026Farmers in drought-affected parts of Belagavi district are seeking government compensation of ₹50,000 per acre, citing crop losses and water scarcity. The demand comes amid continuing concerns over agricultural distress in affected areas.
22 Sep 2026South Western Railway has announced temporary operational changes to several Karnataka train services from September 21 to October 13 because of engineering work at Tolahunse Yard. Some services connected with Belagavi are among those affected on specified dates.
22 Sep 2026Belagavi police have asked Ganesh mandals to keep aarti programmes brief so that idol immersion processions can proceed on time. The measure is intended to prevent delays and help police manage festival traffic and large crowds.
22 Sep 2026Belagavi wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni has submitted a proposal to Karnataka’s Forest Department seeking coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop losses caused by wild animals. The proposal seeks consideration of a pilot from the 2026 kharif season
22 Sep 2026Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok visited the family affected by the September 14 Chavat Galli fire in Belagavi. The BJP provided ₹1 lakh in financial assistance and said it would seek additional compensation from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
22 Sep 2026A locally developed drone being tested by Indian defence forces was among the highlights of the fifth BeTCA Tech Meet held in Belagavi on September 19. The summit also featured eight technology product launches and discussions on AI, DeepTech, cybersecurity and startups.
22 Sep 2026Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has called for the complete rendition of “Vande Mataram” at a government event in Belagavi. His remarks come amid a wider political dispute in Karnataka over the number of stanzas permitted at official programmes.
18 Sep 2026A free two-wheeler rescue service has been launched across Belagavi to assist Ganeshotsav devotees whose bikes break down while travelling during the festival. The initiative is intended to help stranded riders and support smoother movement during the celebrations.
18 Sep 2026