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Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
From brooms to boots: Sanitation workers gear up for I-Day parade
Belagavi: During national festivals like Independence Day, it is common to see police personnel and school and college students participating in parades. However, this year, sanitation workers in Belagavi are all set to take part in the Independence Day parade, a first for the City currently employs 339 permanent sanitation workers, 280 under the direct salary scheme, and 1,058 on a contract basis. These workers begin their day before sunrise, diligently cleaning the City streets. Out of this workforce, 33 sanitation workers, including 12 women, have been selected to participate in the ceremonial Independence Day celebration will begin at 7:30 am on August 15 at the Belagavi City Corporation premises. A district-level celebration will follow at 9:00 am at the District Sports Ground, where the sanitation workers will also march in the the first time, these sanitation workers are preparing for the parade with great enthusiasm. Over the past eight days, they have been practicing regularly at the District Sports Ground, balancing it with their daily work duties. During rainy days, the practice sessions have been held inside the City Corporation to DH, Belagavi City Corporation Environment Department Assistant Executive Engineer Hanamant Kaladagi said, 'We have provided the sanitation workers with complete training on how to march in a parade. We even brought in army personnel and police officers to guide them.' 'Until now, we only knew cleaning work. We used to participate in the annual sports meets, but getting selected for the parade has filled us with excitement and pride,' said Anand Pipare, one of the selected sanitation workers, expressing his City Corporation Commissioner B Shubha said, 'Sanitation workers are not limited to cleaning work alone. We made this decision to show that they too are an integral part of society and to nurture a sense of patriotism in them."
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MES stages protest against alleged imposition of Kannada on signboards in Belagavi
Belagavi: Hundreds of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) activists staged a protest at the deputy commissioner's office here on Monday, opposing what they described as the 'forceful imposition' of Kannada on signboards across Belagavi city. Originally, MES planned a protest march from Sambhaji Chowk to the DC office via Channamma Circle. However, after city police denied permission for the rally, protesters assembled directly at the DC office premises and submitted a memorandum to DC Mohammad Roshan. Speaking while submitting the memorandum, MES President and former MLA Manohar Kinekar demanded the restoration of signboards in Marathi and English that were allegedly removed by Belagavi City Corporation (BCC). He also urged the administration to ensure bilingual signage—Kannada and Marathi—in govt offices and to provide official documents in Marathi, citing provisions under the Linguistic Minorities Act. Kinekar warned that MES would launch a large-scale agitation if their demands were not met within a month. In a related development, MES president Manohar Kinekar assured the district administration that the organisation would not escalate the language issue during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
05-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Muslims remind Siddaramaiah of his promise to ban Ram Sene
Members of some Muslim organisations have sought a ban on Sri Ram Sene in the State in the wake of a case of poisoning of drinking water in a school in Hoolikatti of Belagavi district in which a Sri Ram Sene leader is said to have been involved. They submitted a memorandum to the State government through the Deputy Commissioner's office in Belagavi on Tuesday. 'Such people are spreading enmity in society and disrupting peace and harmony. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promised that Sri Ram Sene will be banned if the Congress came to power. It is time for him to fulfil that promise,' they said. Belagavi City Corporation members Sohil Sangoli and Shahir Pathan and Shakeel Mulla were present.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
E-Khata bribe allegations shake Belagavi Council
Belagavi: Accusations of widespread corruption in e-Khata registration at the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) have sparked a heated debate. At Thursday's council meeting, MLAs and corporators alleged that revenue staff is demanding bribes ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 for property registrations. The claims fuelled public concern over transparency and accountability in the civic body. The process of e-Aasthi or e-Khata registration of properties under the classification of A, B, and C is underway in Belagavi city and across the district. An estimated 1.6 lakh properties need to be registered under e-Khata within the limits of Belagavi Corporation. The consolidation of documents required for e-property registration is facing many challenges as well. The common people are expressing strong dissatisfaction against this kind of exploitation, as the e-Khata registration will be processed only if the property owners come through intermediaries. A serious discussion took place in the BCC general meeting on the allegations of widespread corruption in e-Aasthi or e-Khata registration, arbitrary licensing of multi-storey buildings, and interference of middlemen in the documentation of properties. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 & 4 BHK Starts ₹1.65 Cr in Kukatpally Honer Signatis Book Now Undo According to a person who works as a middleman in e-property registration, the properties with legal documents are fewer in the BCC limit. Now, efforts are underway to regularise such properties by creating records. Many public representatives, including MLAs, are supporting the regularisation of encroached properties. It has resulted in the presence of middlemen in the corporation. The middlemen have emerged to create legal documents. MLA Abhay Patil took the officials to task in the council meeting, saying that the officials apply the laws and rules only for poor and middle-class people. However, they do not ask anything of those who are illegally building 10 to 15-storey apartments in the city. He cautioned that if this kind of exploitation is not stopped, the MLAs themselves will have to start the e-Khata distribution campaign.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BCC collects record Rs 44.7 crore property tax in Q1, eyes Rs 75 crore target
Belagavi: The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) set an ambitious target of collecting Rs 75 crore in property tax for the financial year 2025–26. In a remarkable start, the civic body already collected Rs 44.7 crore in the first quarter, boosted by a 5% rebate scheme that concluded on June 30. According to sources, this marks the highest-ever Q1 property tax collection in BCC's history. The civic body attributes this achievement to a robust awareness campaign promoting the rebate, along with systematic efforts to plug revenue leakages. With over Rs 44.7 crore already in its coffers, the BCC now aims to collect the remaining Rs 30 crore in the coming quarters to meet its goal. "This is a moment to thank and congratulate the citizens of Belagavi, who came forward to pay their taxes early and availed the rebate, contributing to the city's development," said BCC commissioner Shubha B, speaking to the TOI. "Our internal target is Rs 79 crore, but we are aiming to at least meet Rs 75 crore." To maintain the revenue momentum, the BCC has now turned its attention to unauthorised buildings and tax defaulters. Under new norms, owners of unlawful constructions are now required to pay a single tax from this financial year, while any dues pending up to 2024 will attract double taxation. "We are issuing notices and re-measuring such properties to ensure accurate assessment," the commissioner stated. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo by Taboola by Taboola Meanwhile, the civic body has also prepared a list of chronic tax defaulters and initiated recovery measures. "Notices have been sent, and we have warned of property attachment in long-pending cases. A significant number of defaulters have been identified and targeted this year," Shubha B added.
