Local updates, curated for Belgaum.
Nanawadi Ganeshotsav Mandal has created an 8-foot Ganesh idol using shadu clay, straw and grass, decorated with 18,102 arecanuts. The Belagavi mandal says it has continued its eco-friendly celebrations without firecrackers or DJ sound systems.
18 Sep 2026Belagavi has been placed 683rd among 1,000 cities worldwide in the 2026 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, with an overall score of 30.9/100. The index assesses cities across economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance.
18 Sep 2026The Belagavi Cantonment Board is scheduled to hold a pre-bid meeting on September 17 for electrical work to provide power to a 55 KLD sewage treatment plant. The open tender is estimated at ₹9.43 lakh, with bids due by September 22.
18 Sep 2026District Minister Satish Jarkiholi has directed officials to assess crop losses and expedite relief measures after below-normal rainfall was reported in Bailhongal, Belagavi, Savadatti and Mudalagi taluks. Authorities are also monitoring water availability and have been asked to prepare for possible
18 Sep 2026The death toll in the Chavat Galli house fire has risen from four to six after two critically injured family members died in hospital on September 16. Police and officials are continuing to examine the suspected refrigerator blast and electrical short circuit linked to the blaze
18 Sep 2026More than 750 military personnel, civilians, students and Cantonment residents participated in a large cleanliness drive across the Belagavi Cantonment on September 15. The drive covered about 15 km of roads and collected approximately 100 kg of plastic waste.
18 Sep 2026Belagavi’s technology community is preparing for the fifth BeTCA Tech Meet on September 19, with this year’s programme focused on AI, DeepTech and cybersecurity. The event will also showcase products from local technology companies and include a tour of the city’s tech ecosystem
18 Sep 2026A 67-year-old former soldier and his 26-year-old daughter were allegedly hacked to death inside a gram panchayat office in Belagavi district on Wednesday during a dispute over ancestral property. Police are searching for the accused relatives and investigating the circumstances of the attack
18 Sep 2026Belagavi's flower market has recorded a sharp festive surge, with traders reporting more than 120 tonnes of flowers sold in four days during Ganeshotsav. The increase in demand is benefiting growers, wholesalers, garland makers and flower vendors across the city.
18 Sep 2026The investigation into the fatal Chavat Galli house fire has moved forward, with forensic and electricity officials examining the scene. A short circuit is now being reported as the preliminary suspected cause, while the refrigerator explosion remains part of the investigation
16 Sep 2026Belagavi-based technology entrepreneur Dr Ameet Patil has joined a UK open-source AI fellowship, marking a new international opportunity for a technologist associated with the city’s startup ecosystem.
16 Sep 2026Belagavi’s flower market has recorded more than 120 tonnes of flower sales over four days during Ganeshotsav, with traders reporting a sharp rise in festive demand. Saturday alone saw around 50 tonnes of flowers sold.
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