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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mega dairy to be set up in Ballari, announces Hitnal
Ballari: K Raghavendra Hitnal, who was recently elected as the president of the Raichur, Ballari, Koppal, Vijayanagara (RABAKOVI) Milk Union, has confirmed plans to establish a mega dairy in Ballari district. The announcement came after a board meeting on Friday, during which Ballari was officially selected as the site for the project. Hitnal said the mega dairy will be built in Kolagallu village, with Rs 80 allocation from KMERC funding. The board of directors is set to approve the acquisition of 15 acres in Kolagallu for Rs 2.9 crore, which will pave the way for the dairy's construction. In the coming months, chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar will jointly lay the foundation stone for the facility. Hitnal said a high-quality, exemplary mega dairy will be established. Hitnal said Rs 1 crore will be allocated to renovate the old dairy in Ballari, while Rs 4 crore will be used to expand the dairy at Budagumpa village in Koppal district. "Currently, Ballari district produces only 9,000 litres of milk. We are in talks with relevant authorities to boost this production. We have also decided to establish a milk production cooperative society," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Ranked the Richest Celebrity Couples in the World BigGlobalTravel Undo Ballari Rural MLA B Nagendra highlighted that upon assuming office as the president of RABAKOVI Milk Union, Hitnal prioritised the establishment of a mega dairy in the district. "We also plan to distribute 11,000 cows through a Rs 50 crore grant to promote dairy farming in Ballari, improve the local economy, and increase milk production," he announced. It has been clarified that BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan will continue as the in-charge minister for Ballari district. Minister Rahim Khan, however, has been exclusively assigned the responsibility to oversee the flag-hoisting ceremony on Independence Day. Nagendra also dismissed rumours of a change in the in-charge minister, calling it untrue. He declared that the govt has decided to hold the forthcoming cabinet meeting in Ballari to foster the growth of the Kalyana Karnataka region. In response to the controversy with the Election Commission, he remarked that Rahul Gandhi is demonstrating how the BJP's central leadership is influencing the Election Commission during the electoral process. 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. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hitnal brothers, MP and MLA, vow support against Baldota factory expansion
Koppal: MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal expressed his support for the fight against Baldota factory expansion during a meeting held at the Inspection Bungalow on Sunday evening. The meeting was organised by the Joint Action Forum, comprising the Jilla Bachao Andolan Samiti and the Environmental Protection Forum. Following the incident of alleged assault against shepherds at the construction site of the steel factory near Koppal on Saturday, Hitnal reached out to the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police. He urged for solutions to maintain access to Basapura lake for both residents and livestock. During the meeting, Hitnal stated that in addition to the steel company's complaints against activists, counter-complaints would also be taken into account. Plans were made to file a 'B' report regarding baseless allegations made against the protesters. He mentioned his earlier delegation to the chief minister, where he voiced his disapproval of setting up another steel factory close to Koppal, leading to a halt in construction orders. During the chief minister's recent visit to Hosapete, he brought to his attention the potential problems associated with the steel factory's closeness to the city and received confirmation from him regarding the govt's commitment to respecting the residents' concerns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo MP K Rajashekar Hitnal expressed his willingness to support the people's cause, mentioning that the relevant minister would visit those impacted by the factory. He denounced the attack by factory security on the shepherd and his livestock, indicating that directives were issued to the DC and SP for a resolution. Prof Allamaprabhu Bettadur, speaking on behalf of the Joint Action Forum, urged, "Full support should be extended to the agitation, which includes completely halting the Baldota factory expansion, promptly reopening the Basapur lake for public and cattle access, retracting the false allegations levelled by the steel company against locals, and providing aid to Devappa Halalli, the shepherd who was assaulted by the factory personnel. "
