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Time of India
18 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
A unique Basava Panchami celebration
Belagavi: Milk was distributed to hundreds of children in schools and hostels in Belagavi to mark to mark Basava Panchami on Tuesday. Manava Bandhutva Vedike, led by the district minister Satish Jarkiholi, and other social organisations distributed milk and prasadam to children in various schools and BR Ambedkar Govt Pre-Matric Boys' Hostel in Nehru Nagar. Allama Prabhu Swami of Naganur Rudrakshi Mutt said the purpose of the festival should be understood without blindly following it. There is a need to celebrate current festivals in line with modernity on a scientific basis, he added. Rahul Jarkiholi, general secretary of the State Youth Congress unit, said instead of wasting milk on rituals, it is given to children, along with prasadam
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sufi conference upholds Hindu-Muslim harmony
Pics: Various Hindu and Muslim leaders at during sufi saints' conference in Hubballi on Saturday night; (R) Hubballi Syed Ali Baba of Khwaza Bandenawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi and Fakir Dinga- leshwar Mahaswamiji having an animated conversation Hubballi: The mega conference of sufi saints, organised by the All Karnataka Sunni Mashaik Council, revived the Hindu-Muslim harmony in Hubballi on Saturday evening. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Minister Satish Jarkiholi described it as an effort to retain solidarity between Hindus and Muslims. "Sufi saints have always played a role in upholding peace across the globe. National integrity leads to prosperity. Combined efforts of Hindus, Muslims, and all communities take the country to the next level in development. We can't reach our goal until we move ahead together," he opined. He also stressed the need for education among Muslim brethren and said that the children of those working in jobs like puncture repair should become engineers or pursue other professions with good education. P resenting Shayari on humanity, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed said that communal harmony is the need of the hour in the country. "This conference is aimed at spreading the message of 'no hate, only love'. We all are one, and we live in peace and coexistence. Forces spreading hate should understand that Muslims like Maulana Azad fought for independence by standing with Mahatma Gandhi," he added. Minister Shivanand Patil noted that there are some forces trying to divide people on religious grounds, but such conferences give a strong reply to them. Referring to a Doha of Kabir, he said one should work for the welfare of society and always respect humanity. Channabasava Mahaswamiji of Savanur noted that there are many similarities between 12th-century Sharanas and Sufi saints, who always preferred divinity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He referred to Sufi saint Rabiya, who upheld mysticism through her compositions. Former cricketer and MP Mohammad Azharuddin, Fakir Dingaleshwar Mahaswami, ministers Satish Jarkiholi, Shivanand Patil, and Rahim Khan, Rajya Sabha member Nasir Hussain, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed, Huda chairman Shakir Sanadi, MLAs GS Patil, NH Konaraddi, Yasir Khan Pathan, and HR Gaviyappa, Karnataka Waqf Board chairman Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini, Basha Peera Quadri, and many more religious seers and political functionaries s were present on the occasion.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Severe staff shortage cripples KNNL's operations
Belagavi: Operations of the Karnataka Niravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL) in the Belagavi North Range are severely hampered due to an alarming 54% staff shortage. Out of 1,322 sanctioned posts, 712 remain vacant. The crisis is particularly acute in the engineering wing, with 159 out of 216 assistant engineer positions unfilled, placing a heavy burden on the remaining personnel. KNNL oversees irrigation operations across six districts—Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri—under Belagavi division. It manages major water infrastructure, including Almatti, Hidkal, Naviluteertha, Markandeya, and Hipparagi reservoirs, as well as the Rajapur, Dudhganga, and Kallol barrages. Currently, the division is handling 31 active projects, which include 4 small irrigation projects, 7 ongoing lift irrigation schemes, 6 new lift irrigation projects, 8 pond-filling initiatives, and 6 other projects. The combined project value stands at Rs 13,866 crore, and additional proposals are under preparation, demanding a robust workforce. According to departmental sources, the shortage of engineers is critically impacting operations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Of the 216 sanctioned assistant engineer posts, only 57 are working. The situation is similarly dire for junior engineers—97 of the 133 posts lie vacant, leaving just 36 officers on duty. The vacuum extends to senior positions as well, with 8 of 13 executive engineer posts vacant. Other key vacancies include 17 out of 38 technical assistant posts and 15 out of 44 assistant executive engineers. medical officer, assistant chemical engineer, and assistant land scientist posts are also vacant. Also, 268 out of 526 Group 'C' posts and 153 out of 337 Group 'D' posts are vacant. Officials note that no recruitment has been done since 2019, despite KNNL regularly updating the govt on the vacancies. Recently, district minister Satish Jarkiholi expressed concern over the issue during a review meeting. Speaking to The TOI, the chief engineer BR Rathore of KNNL said, "It is up to the govt to take a call on filling the vacant posts. We urgently need personnel at the grassroots level—especially watermen, legal staff for handling court and land acquisition cases, and more. The shortage is severely affecting our efficiency," Rathore said.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
8 new power substations to be built in Belagavi dist
Belagavi: In an effort to promote non-conventional energy sources, eight villages in Belagavi district have been selected under the Greenfield Energy Corridor project. As part of this initiative, 110kV power substations and solar power projects will be established in these villages. This decision was made during a meeting of the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) held in Bengaluru on July 3, and the same was informed to the managing director (technical) of Hubli Electricity Supply Company on Saturday. The eight villages are Appachiwadi (Nippani taluk), Pamaladinni (Gokak taluk), Saundatti Jackwell (Saundatti taluk), Ganikoppa (Bailhongal taluk), PY Hunashyal (Mudalagi taluk), Muragod (Saundatti taluk), Paschhapur (Hukkeri taluk) and Kenchanahatti (Belagavi taluk) have been selected for the scheme, according to a statement issued by district minister Satish Jarkiholi. The scheme will be implemented across two phases in Karnataka. These eight substations in Belagavi are part of Phase 2, which has a total estimated cost of Rs 1,036 crore. Through this, KPTCL aims to establish a Green Energy Corridor in the state, supporting the generation of non-conventional energy, especially solar and wind power. Once the new substations are operational, the load on existing substations is expected to reduce significantly. With rising electricity demand due to an increase in electric pumps and other reasons, the new substations will help meet the increased power needs.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Belagavi to get 300 new buses soon: Minister
Belagavi: Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced that 300 buses, including 100 electric ones, will soon be dedicated to the city of Belagavi for public service. He spoke after inaugurating the newly constructed Regional Road Transport office and the Joint Commissioner of Road Transport office in Belagavi on Friday, alongside public works minister Satish Jarkiholi. The city bus stand, constructed under the Smart City project in Belagavi with a 50:50 fund from the central and state govt, will be inaugurated soon. A newly constructed 'Self-propelled Driving Path' built at a cost of Rs 5 crore has been inaugurated in Bailhongal, he said. Vehicles with harsh horns and bright lights should be identified, and fines should be imposed. The entry of middlemen into the transport department office should be restricted, he said. Jarkiholi said there is a need to revitalise the transport department. More strict rules should be implemented for issuing vehicle driving licences as accident cases are increasing. Locally, tractors are being used to honk at the public using DJ sounds, and they should be warned, he said. There is a need for the construction of more bus stops in the districts. At the govt level, the public works department will be ready to allocate places for this. The transport department can formulate plans for the construction of bus stops, he said. Minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar said as Belagavi district needs more bus facilities, the transport department staff should provide services quickly to the public by restricting the entry of middlemen. MLA Asif (Raju) Sait said more staff should be recruited as soon as possible to reduce the burden on the existing staff, which will help the department officials to work more actively. MLA Mahantesh Kaujalagi, transport and road safety commissioner Yogish AM, city police commissioner Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, zilla panchayat CEO Rahul Shinde, additional transport commissioner KT Halaswamy, Joint transport commissioner MP Omkareshwari, Belagavi RTO Nagesh Mundasa, Shivanand Magadum, Uday Kumar R Shetty, Laxman Chingale and Vinay Navalagatti were present.
