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POCSO cases on the rise in Kalaburagi district

The number of cases registered under the Sexual Assault (Rape) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Kalaburagi district over the last three years indicate that crime against women is far more prevalent in rural areas than the city.

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CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today

The Congress government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is all set to be launched formally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

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Night-long protest planned on August 14

CITU, KPRS & AIAWU to stage night-long protest in Kalaburagi on Aug 14 to oppose Centre's anti-people policies & decision to privatise Railways. Activists say this will lead to huge losses & insecurity for crores of employees. They also demand better security for women & justice for victims of violence.

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Koti Vruksha Abhiyan yet to gain pace in Kalaburagi district

Kalaburagi district achieved 52% of 5.22L saplings target under Koti Vruksha Abhiyan. Forest Dept. achieved 74.24%, Agri Dept. 25.26% & Horti Dept. 18.83%. Jewargi, Chincholi & Afzalpur taluks surpassed target, while Kalagi, Yadrami & Shahabad failed to meet it.Kalaburagi district achieved 52% of 5.22L saplings target under Koti Vruksha Abhiyan.…

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Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

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Araga Jnanendra booked for his comments on Kharge’s skin colour

Following a complaint lodged by Rajiv Jane, Congress activist, the Ashoknagar police in Kalaburagi city on Thursday registered an FIR against BJP leader and MLA Araga Jnanendra for his objectionable comments on AICC president M. Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Samiti demands State govt. to roll back decision to utilise SCP/TSP funds for guarantee schemes

Kalaburagi Dalit Sangharsh Samitigala Ikya Horata Chalana Samiti accuse Cong. govt. of diverting SCP/TSP funds for five guarantee schemes. Samiti demand roll back of decision & urge CM to withdraw it during his visit to Kalaburagi on Sat.

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Woman, daughter found dead in well

Heera Bai & her 4.5-yr-old daughter Saujanya died after jumping into an open well in Kalaburagi. Heera Bai was depressed after her husband's death & took this extreme step. Fire & Emergency Services retrieved their bodies. Police yet to establish reason. Heera Bai survived by 2 sons & 2 daughters.…

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Minister urged to address inadequacies as 84 patients at GIMS dialysis unit are at medical risk

Social activist and the former Secretary of Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sharanabasappa M. Pappa has urged Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil to address prevailing inadequacies in the dialysis unit of Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Kalaburagi.

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Umesh Jadhav says he tried to bring railway division to Kalaburagi

After Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav was slammed by his party [BJP] workers at the party Intellectuals meeting here on Saturday, Dr. Jadhav, addressing a press conference on Sunday, tried to present a report card of development works taken up during his tenure as MP for the last four-and-a-half years.

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BJP workers take party leader Umesh Jadhav to task for neglecting constituency after getting elected as MP from Kalaburagi

BJP leader and MP from Kalaburagi Umesh Jadhav had to face the ire of his own party workers for “neglecting the party workers and his constituency” after he was elected in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

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283 houses partially damaged in heavy rain in Kalaburagi district

As many as 283 houses have been partially damaged across Kalaburagi district due to heavy rain and flood-like situation caused by the discharge of huge volume of water from various reservoirs in the last one week. In a rain-related mishap, a woman was killed on Sunday last.

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60-year-old man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl

Kalaburagi court sentences 60-yr-old man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting 4-yr-old girl. Accused lured victim with bread, attacked her mother when she objected. Judge found him guilty of various offences under PoCSO & IPC, imposed fines & ordered ₹7 lakh compensation to victim.

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Equipment worth ₹1 lakh stolen from school

Unidentified men burgled Kannada & Urdu school premises in Kalaburagi, taking away equipment worth over ₹1 lakh. Burglars broke open office rooms, stole computer monitor, CPU, laptop, fan & other electronic equipment. Complaint lodged with Sub-Urban Police.

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Bridge in Malkhed goes under water for the third time in a week

Bridge across Kagina on SH 10 connecting Sedam-Kalaburagi submerged 3x in a week due to heavy rain, causing traffic disruption.

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Centre urged to give approval to second ring road in Kalaburagi

MP Jadhav requests Union Minister Gadkari to approve 2nd ring road for Kalaburagi city to ease traffic congestion. He has been following up on the issue for 3 yrs & raised it in Parliament. The proposed bypass will stretch 41.43 km & have 4 lanes. He also requested to complete…

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Mayor, Corporation Commissioner chair emergency meeting on L&T work on 24 x 7 drinking water project in Kalaburagi

Two 12-yr-old boys found dead in water-filled pit at L&T construction site. Kalaburagi City Municipal Corporation & KUIDFC promise ₹10 lakh compensation each to families. L&T registered under Section 304 of IPC. Mayor & Commissioner hold emergency meeting to discuss safety measures & compensation. L&T to pay ₹10 lakh to…

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Road connectivity in several villages cut off as heavy rain lashes parts of Kalaburagi district

In Kalaburagi district, incessant rain caused bridges to wash away, cutting off road links between villages in Chincholi and Sedam taluks. Floodwaters breached causeways, forcing villagers to evacuate and submerging 40 houses and many schools. Rainfall was 154.3 mm against normal 36 mm, with Chincholi taluk receiving 231 mm. Aland,…

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Boy found drowned in pit

Tragic: Two children found dead in water-filled pit in Kalaburagi, another boy drowns in similar incident. Nahim, 4yo, found dead near his home. Police register cases against L&T & Suburban Police Station.

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Farmer, his bullock electrocuted

Kalaburagi farmer, Basavaraj Hajisab Hegaleri, electrocuted along with his bullock while returning home in a bullock cart. Villagers report live electricity wire hanging dangerously from two poles. Farmer and bullock died on spot. Police Sub-Inspector Chetan shifted body to hospital. Farmers blame GESCOM for tragedy, citing repeated requests to tighten…

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Protest against atrocities on women in Manipur

A few activists of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) and All India Agricultural Workers Union took out a procession and staged a demonstration in Kalaburagi on Monday, condemning the atrocities on women in Manipur.

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BJP district units stage protests against Congress government

BJP in Kalyana Karnataka protests against Congress govt, citing price hikes & suspension of 10 MLAs. Led by leaders, rallies & demonstrations held in Kalaburagi, Bidar, Ballari & Yadgir. Leaders allege govt is suppressing people & withdrawing initiatives of BJP govt.

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Kalaburagi district registers more cases of missing women than men

The number of women outnumbers men in missing cases reported in Kalaburagi district for the last three years, as per data available with the District Crime Records Bureau (DCRB).

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HDFC Bank holds Grameen Loan Mela in Kalaburagi

HDFC Bank organised a Grameen Loan Mela in Kalaburagi on Friday.

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Heavy rains for fifth day in Kalaburagi; Sri Jayatirtha Moola Brindavana submerges

Incessant rains that have been lashing Kalaburagi district for the fifth day have resulted in flood water entering the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Jayatirtha Moola Brindavana at Uttaradi Mutt on the banks of the Kagina at Malkhed in Sedam taluk of Kalaburagi district.

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