Members of the Dalit community in Gujarat rally against Ganesh Jadeja, son of Gondal BJP MLA Geetaba Jadeja, for attempted murder of Junagadh's NSUI president. Demands include stringent GUJCTOC charges and resignation of accused's MLA mother.
Jayesh Pujari, a notorious criminal, was assaulted for shouting pro-Pakistan slogans at the JMFC court in Belagavi. The incident occurred during a hearing related to threatening calls made to ADGP Alok Kumar and Nitin Gadkari's office. Police have registered a separate case against him for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. Learn more about the background and recent activities of Jayesh Pujari in this detailed article.
The Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) has opened 10 flood relief centres in the city as a precautionary measure, following prediction of heavy rain this year by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relief centres aim to provide basic facilities to families affected or displaced due to excessive rainfall. The BCC commissioner has overseen the work to ensure preparedness for any emergency during the monsoon season. More relief centres will be opened if needed.
City police in Belagavi arrest five individuals, including a quack involved in child trafficking. The clinic run by the accused faces seizure as investigations continue.
Applications invited for Pratibha Puraskar from talented students of Kuruba (Halumatha) community for the academic year 2023-24. Students who have scored 95% in SSLC exam and 90% in PUC and studied in the districts of Belagavi revenue division such as Bagalkote, Belagavi, Vijaypur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri and Uttara Kannada can apply. Deadline for submission is June 20.