Everything you need to know about Belgaum Vishweswaraih Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Belgaum Vishweswaraih Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Panaji, May 15 (IANS) Descendants of Goans, who fled their villages centuries ago to escape religious inquisition during the Portuguese regime, will be brought to Goa as part of a youth programme, a minister said Wednesday.
Panaji, May 13 (IANS) Reaching out to transporters who have enforced a virtual indefinite embargo on Goa over a controversial "entry fee" from the wee hours of Monday, the government promised to issue concessional passes for regular goods carriers.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The 14th Karnataka legislative assembly election witnessed a majority of leaders winning, barring one or two, though the beleaguered BJP lost heavily with about 20 of its ministers facing humiliating defeat Wednesday.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The BJP's rout in Karnataka Wednesday has taken some sheen off the party's poster boy Narendra Modi, who had been billed as a star vote-getter.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The BJP's rout in Karnataka Wednesday has taken some sheen off the party's poster boy Narendra Modi, who had been billed as a star vote-getter.
Belgaum, Apr. 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Monday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre on the issue of incursion by Chinese troops in Ladakh.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) Tuesday expressed its displeasure saying that Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil had violated the model code of conduct during a speech at Belgaum in Karnataka.
Panaji, April 16 (IANS) Hundreds of truckers and trade associations from Karnataka and Maharashtra Tuesday threatened to blockade Goa after it imposed a hefty tax on non-state vehicles entering its territory.
Barrackpore (West Bengal), April 7 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Sunday said "peace and tranquility" now prevails on the Sino-Indian border.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to authorities in Belgaum district of Karnatka over 97 people being allegedly forced into bonded labour.
New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court today extended the stay on execution of death sentence of four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, till further orders.
New Delhi, Feb. 20 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today take up the plea of four associates of sandalwood bandit Veerappan who are on death row at the Belgaum Central Jail in Karnataka.
New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of four aides of Sandalwood bandit Veerappan till Wednesday.
Haveri, Jan 5 (IANS) A 40-year-old bus driver was arrested Saturday here for allegedly molesting a woman passenger travelling from Bangalore to Belgaum in this Karnataka district, police said.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec.12 (ANI): The core committee of the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday decided to adopt a cautious approach in initiating action against 13 MLAs who extended support to former state chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa when he launched his own party on December 9 at Haveri.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 12 (IANS) The ruling BJP in Karnataka Wednesday put off action against 14 assembly and seven legislative council members for backing the new outfit, Karnataka Janata Party, floated by the party's former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa.
Belgaum, Dec 10 (IANS) Karnataka has stopped release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from late Sunday, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said here Monday.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 10 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Monday dared its former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa to topple the Jagadish Shettar government, a day after he challenged the chief minister to prove his majority or quit.
Haveri (Karnataka), Dec 9 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Sunday dared incumbent Jagadish Shettar to resign and dissolve the legislative assembly to pave way for an early election, which is otherwise due in April/May 2013.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 7 (IANS) Presence of former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa in this northern Karnataka city Friday and his meeting with some ministers and lawmakers of the ruling BJP during the winter session of the state legislature rattled the party's state leaders.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 6 (IANS) The Congress's Karnataka unit Thursday opposed release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu in spite of the Supreme Court's directive to the state to do so.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 5 (IANS) The Karnataka legislature Wednesday began its winter session here amid uncertainty over the BJP government's survival in the wake of former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa quitting the party to lead his own outfit.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 4 (IANS) Karnataka's ruling BJP faces a tough assembly session from Wednesday as it stares at a split in its ranks following its former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's decision to quit the party to lead his own outfit.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 3 (IANS) The winter session of the Karnataka legislature begins Wednesday, amid doubts over the very survival of the Jagadish Shettar government.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 3 (IANS) The winter session of the Karnataka legislature begins Wednesday, amid doubts over its survival, as many ruling BJP legislators are likely to attend the Dec 9 launch of the new outfit headed by former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa.
Bangalore, Nov 23 (IANS) Ireland will conduct a statutory inquiry into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, 31, in Galway Oct 28 due to blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her pregnancy on ethical grounds, an Irish minister said Friday.
Bangalore/Belgaum, Nov.23 (ANI): The Government of Ireland will frame guidelines for medical practitioners in tackling intricate situations while treating pregnant women with foetal complications in future, said that country's Junior Minister of Training and Skills Ciaran Cannon on Friday.
Dublin, Nov. 18 (ANI): The father of an Indian woman, who died after being refused an emergency abortion in Ireland, has appealed directly to the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to change the country's legislation on abortion.
Bangalore, Nov 16 (IANS) Demonstrations were held here and in Belgaum Friday to protest the death of Savita Halappanavar in an Irish hospital after doctors there reportedly declined to abort her foetus on the ground that Ireland is a "Catholic country".
Belgaum (Karnataka), Nov 15 (IANS) Parents of Savita Halappanavar, who died in an Irish hospital after doctors reportedly declined to abort her foetus on the ground that Ireland is Catholic country, Thursday sought changes in Irish law to prevent such tragedies.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Nov.15 (ANI): The family of Savita Halappanavar, the Indian dentist who died last month in Ireland after she was refused an abortion by hospital authorities citing religious grounds, blamed the Irish law against abortion and the negligence of hospital staff for her death.
Dublin/New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Sadness, anger and outrage ruled in the virtual world on the death of Indian woman Savita Halappanavar in an Ireland hospital after she was allegedly denied an abortion in the pro-life Catholic country.
New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): In an endeavor to enhance the close military cooperation between the two countries, the fourth joint military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) - EKUVERIN 2012 - is being held in Belgaum from November 12 to 25.
Belgaum, Oct 11 (ANI): Expressing disappointment over the disturbing trend of frequent disruptions in the proceedings of the House now-a-days, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said disruption should never be allowed to be used as an effective Parliamentary intervention.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Oct 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday expressed concern over frequent disruption of proceedings in parliament and legislatures.
Belgaum, Oct 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will on Thursday inaugurate the 'Suvarna Soudha', a Rs 400 crore second legislature complex in Belgaum.
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Shiv Sena has called for shutdown in four districts of Maharashtra to "express the emotions" of people over President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Belgaum, the disputed town on the Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary, a party official said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Karnataka Oct 11 to address a joint session of the Karnataka legislature and inaugurate the newly-constructed Suvarna Soudha building in Belgaum.
New Delhi, Oct.9 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Karnataka on October 11 for the inauguration of the newly constructed Suvarna Soudha Building in Belgaum.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Maharashtra political parties Monday expressed their strong opposition to President Pranab Mukherjee's plans to travel to the disputed border areas on the Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary.
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Congress's arch rival Shiv Sena Sunday appreciated Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan for ordering a probe into the irrigation scam in Maharashtra, estimated to run into over Rs.20,000 crore, over which NCP leader Ajit Pawar was forced to quit as deputy chief minister.
Bangalore, Oct 1 (IANS) At least 24 people were injured Monday evening when the engine and four coaches of a passenger train derailed near Belgaum in Karnataka after a portion of the rail track was washed away in flash floods, a railway official said.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Barely weeks before the once-in-a-decade leadership transition gets under way in Beijing, India and China Tuesday decided to resume joint military exercises after a four-year-gap and boost confidence-building measures in the sensitive border areas.
Panaji, Aug 7 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday said that he would not listen to central leaders of his BJP if they press him to sacrifice Goa's interest in the ongoing water dispute with the party-ruled Karnataka.
Panaji, Aug 1 (IANS) Goa officials are taking photos and making videos of an under-construction dam in Karnataka over fears that it may cut off water supply to the state, said a minister Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Delhi government will open 94 new schools in the national capital in the current academic session, a Delhi minister said Friday.
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Senior journalists Thursday met Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and asked him to intervene in an incident in which a Karnataka legislative assembly committee held an editor responsible for allegedly publishing defamatory stories against two legislators.
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Both houses of the Maharashtra legislature Thursday passed a unanimous resolution demanding that the central government declare the Marathi-dominated areas of Belgaum and other boundary areas of Karnataka as a union territory till the Supreme Court delivers its final verdict on the boundary row between the two states.
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Days after Karnataka's Bharatiya Janta Party government dismissed the elected council of Belgaum's civic body, former mayor Manda Balekundri Sunday met Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and sought his support in the matter.
Beijing, June 25 (IANS) China is considering India's proposal for holding the third round of joint military exercises, codenamed Hand-in-Hand, and this is at the 'working level discussions' stage, a senior Chinese official said here.
Panaji, June 12 (IANS) Ask about Karnataka's most popular mithai and Mysorepak is the obvious answer. But there is another sweetmeat that many swear by, the kunda, from Belgaum in north Karnataka.
Bangalore, June 4(IANS) Karnataka plans to operate 'bullet trains' across the state to provide high-speed connectivity between its tech hub Bangalore and Mysore, Belgaum and Gulbarga in the northern region of the state.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) In a gesture of solidarity with the Marathi-speaking people of Belgaum in Karnataka who have staged a sit-in agitation in the city, the Maharashtra legislative assembly was adjourned for 90 minutes here Thursday.
Bangalore, March 31 (IANS) Setting a record of sorts, state-run Syndicate Bank Saturday opened 108 new branches across 15 states and Andaman & Nicobar islands simultaneously through the electronic route from here.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): M.B Samaga, editor of 'Dehali Kannadiga' a Kannada monthly published from Delhi, has been selected for this year's prestigious 'Aravinda Kannada Award' for the contribution to the language outside Karnataka.
Coimbatore, Sep 23 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has set up four special training centres across the country to counter Maoists insurgency.
New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): A delegation of Maharashtra Congress leaders, led by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, met party chief Sonia Gandhi and apprised her of the situation in the state in the wake of a flare up over the state's boundary dispute with Karnataka.
Mumbai, July 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday demanded that the Centre declare Marathi-speaking villages in Karnataka,including Belgaum, as a Union Territory till a court decision was arrived at. The opposition Shiv Sena backed the demand.
Mumbai, July 13 (ANI): The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Tuesday announced that it was stopping the plying buses to Karnataka as fresh violence had broken out between people in both states over the Belgaum issue.
Mumbai, Apr 13 (ANI): Political parties in Maharashtra have criticized Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's announcement about giving second capital status to Belgaum.
London, September 23 (ANI): A 9-year-old boy from Belgaum, Karnataka, has set a new record by doing "limbo-skating" under cars while blindfolded.
Bangalore, Aug. 30 (ANI): Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday launched the logo and the colours of the Belgavi Panthers Team, which will take part in the upcoming and fledging Karnataka Premier League (KPL).
New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is launching new industrial projects totaling nearly nine million dollars to benefit industry in India.
Mysore, July 28 (ANI): The judicial custody of Sriram Sene Chief Pramod Mutalik, who was arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speech at Kyathamaranahalli, a Mysore suburb, in April this year, ends today.
Mysore, July 25 (ANI): The Sessions Court in Mysore on Saturday denied bail to the Sriram Sene Chief Pramod Mutalik and sent him to judicial custody till July 28 for allegedly making inflammatory speech at Kyathamaranahalli, a Mysore suburb, in April this year.
Bangalore, May 21 (ANI): Five employees of the Infosys were killed and eight others injured when their bus overturned in Belgaum District of Karnataka on Tuesday.
Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Five employees of Infosys Technologies were killed in a road accident in Karnataka's Belgaum district Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Seeking to engage the Chinese military on a broader level, Indian Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta will undertake his maiden visit to China and attend the International Fleet Review beginning next week, an official said here Monday.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Indicative of growing bilateral military ties, Indian Navy warships will, for the first time, participate in China's International Fleet Review in late April, an official said.
Bangalore, March 19 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party member of parliament from Karnataka has earned the wrath of opposition parties and pro-Kannada activists for trying to hoist a saffron flag in Belgaum with the help of a group fighting for the town's inclusion in neighbouring Maharashtra.
Panaji, March 19 (IANS) Home Minister Ravi Naik Thursday said the government would ban the entry into Goa of Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik, who had vowed to storm the state to 'detoxify' it from pub culture.
Acknowledging international cooperation was vital to defeat terrorism and non-traditional menace sponsored by religious fundamentalism, India and China pledged to work together
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 15 (ANI): China's People's Liberation Army troops departed from Belgaum after concluding a joint anti-terrorism exercise with India on Sunday.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 14 (ANI): Indian and Chinese army personnel celebrated as they pulled the curtains down on their nine-day joint anti-terrorism exercise in Belgaum, Karnataka.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): India and China will hold their second Annual Defence Dialogue (ADD) in New Delhi on Monday.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 11 (ANI): Indian and Chinese Army soldiers familiarised each other with their weapons as apart of the ongoing joint military exercise in the mountainous terrains of Belgaum, Karnataka.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 9 (ANI): Indian and Chinese soldiers underwent practical demonstrations and lectures on counter terror and insurgency in the mountainous terrains of Belgaum on Monday.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 8 (ANI): Indian and Chinese troops showed improved cooperation and team spirit as they took part in various activities during the ongoing first-ever Sino-India joint military combat exercises on Indian soil.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 6 (IANS) It was a surprise that had Indian Army officials completely stunned. Chinese army troopers, here for a joint military exercise, sang India's national anthem accurately and with great respect.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 6 (IANS) The two biggest economies of Southeast Asia - India and China, who fought a fierce battle in 1962, began the second leg of historic joint military exercises focussed primarily on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in Karnataka's Belgaum town Saturday.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec. 6 (ANI): The first-ever Sino-Indian military combat exercises on Indian soil to counter terror and insurgency began here this morning.
Belgaum (Karnataka), Dec 4 (IANS) Indicative of the growing military-military cooperation between India and China, a 137-member team of the People's Liberation Army arrived at this cantonment town Thursday for the second joint anti-terror drill with the Indian Army beginning here Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): A 137 member strong Chinese Army contingent arrived in Pune this morning to participate in for first-ever Sino-Indian military combat exercise on Indian soil to jointly counter terror and insurgency.
Beijing, Dec 4 (Xinhua) China and India will conduct a joint anti-terror military exercise Dec 6-14 in southern Indian state of Karnataka, defence ministry spokesman Huang Xueping said here Thursday.
Panaji, Dec 3 (IANS) Faith overrode terror, fear and insecurity as thousands of Goans, Maharashtrians and Kannadigas thronged Goa over the last nine days to offer prayers on occasion of the feast of St. Francis Xavier. The event culminated Wednesday.
Bangalore, Nov 24 (IANS) The Tata NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network) Hottest Startups Awards 2008 Monday announced the shortlist of 30 finalists, which includes some of India's most inspiring and innovative young companies.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) A 10-member Indian Army team Tuesday left for China for the final planning of their first joint exercise on Indian soil in mid-December, an official said.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): A 10 member Indian Army delegation today left for Beijing to attend the final planning conference to decide the exact theme, setting and level of participation for first-ever Sino-Indian military combat exercise to jointly counter terror and insurgency.
Islamabad, Nov.18 (ANI): Pakistan has denied that it perceives the planned first joint exercise of the Indian Air Force (IAF) with its Chinese counterpart as threatening or a matter of concern in any way.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India and China, which had fought a brief but bloody war in 1962, will hold their first joint army exercise on Indian soil in mid-December.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (IANS) The city-based Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL), premier manufacturer of contraceptives and various healthcare products, has launched its once-a-week oral contraceptive pill in Peru earlier this week, a company official said here Friday.
Bangalore, Oct 15 (ANI/Business Wire India): QuEST Global, a leading provider of outsourced engineering services and manufacturing, announced today that it has received the prestigious Competitive Strategy Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan. The award recognizes India-based Global Commercial Aviation Suppliers in this space.
Bangalore, October 13 (ANI/Business Wire India): QuEST Global, a leading provider of outsourced engineering services and manufacturing, announced today that it has received the Government of India notification for its SEZ (Special Economic Zone) in Belgaum, Karnataka. QuEST Global has also received approval for the units that are coming up in phase 1 of the SEZ.
