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Two from Belagavi dist. among four washed away in Doodhganga in Maharashtra

Two persons from Athani in Belagavi district were among the four who drowned in the Doodhganga in Maharashtra on Friday

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Man kills uncle over property dispute near Athani

25-year-old man kills 47-year-old uncle over property dispute in Dabadahatti, leading to arrest by police.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Some BJP leaders want Shettar to suffer defeat and quit politics, says Savadi

According to the former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, the former CM Jagadish Shettar is seen as a sacrificial goat by BJP high command in Belagavi Lok Sabha elections. Earlier, Mr. Savadi, just like Mr. Shettar, quit the BJP to join the Congress.

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

Bhagwad Gita Abhiyan conducted in Athani

Sri Sonda Swarvavalli Mutt organised a Bhagwad Geetha Abhiyan in Athani on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

It seems all is not well within the Karnataka Congress, says BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi

It seems all is not well with Karnataka Congress, Ramesh Jarkiholi, BJP leader and former Minister, said in Nandagaon village near Athani in Belagavi district on Monday.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Traffic diversion announced in view of convention in Belagavi today

Belagavi Police to divert traffic on Tues. for all-India shepherds convention. Vehicles from Nippani, Athani, Chikkodi, Sankeshwar, Yamakanamardi, Kakati, Gokak, Kanabargi, Bagalkot, Ramdurg, Yaragatti, Vengurla, Sawantwadi, Sulga, Khanapur, Karwar, Haliyal to park at designated spots. KSRTC buses to join NH48. CM Siddaramaiah to be felicitated & address delegates. Memo to…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Ramesh Jarkiholi says he is not going back to Congress

Ramesh Jarkiholi, BJP leader and former Minister, dismisses reports of joining Congress, saying he'd rather die than do so. He was in Athani to attend a wedding and commented on Shobha Karandlaje's invitation to Laxman Savadi to return to BJP, saying he doesn't care about "self-proclaimed leaders". Jarkiholi and Savadi…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Leaders divided over Minister’s statement that State govt. is considering bifurcating Belagavi district

Div. of Belagavi district divides leaders: Some support, others oppose. BJP leaders Anna Saheb Jolle, Balachandra Jarkiholi support idea. Kannada orgs. oppose, fear it will strengthen Marathi demand for merger. Bailhongal district agitation committee warns govt. against unilateral decision. Raju Kage, MLA, demands Athani be made new district. Delimitation of…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Chief Minister inaugurates new building for Bhavurao Deshpande Veterinary College

Belagavi CM inaugurated new building for Bhavurao Deshpande Veterinary College in Kokatnur. Affiliated to Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, it is the second farm sciences institution in Belagavi. MLA Savadi said it will create academic atmosphere, help youth get quality education and jobs. He demanded sanction of…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Ramesh Jarkiholi says he will not interfere in Athani

Ramesh Jarkiholi has denied allegations by some Congress leaders that he would continue to interfere in the affairs of Athani taluk, if his follower Mahesh Kumthalli wins the Assembly elections from Athani. Mr. Kumthalli is contesting against Laxman Savadi, the Congress nominee.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023