Kalaburagi

The District Science Centre in Kalaburagi will observe Hiroshima Day through educational programmes. The event aims to raise awareness and promote scientific understanding.

Farmers’ groups and residents in Kalaburagi protested outside the City Corporation office, carrying empty pots to highlight the acute drinking water shortage. The protest was organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and other farmers’ organizations.

The expansion of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Cabinet has allocated seven ministerial positions to Kalyana Karnataka, with Kalaburagi district securing three Ministers. Jewargi MLA Dr. Ajay Singh’s inclusion increases Kalaburagi’s representation in the Council of Ministers.

A gram panchayat secretary was arrested by Karnataka Lokayukta officials in Kalaburagi for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹9,950 to process a property transfer application. The incident occurred in Kalaburagi city, highlighting corruption within local administrative processes.

The police constable recruitment exam was conducted peacefully in Kalaburagi. The event proceeded without any reported incidents.

The Communist Party of India will conduct a padayatra in Kalaburagi district, covering 100 villages across Jewargi, Aland, and Yadrami taluks as part of a nationwide event.

Kalaburagi City Police Commissioner Sharanappa announced that legal action will target both drug peddlers and abusers. Over 700 individuals have been booked in narcotics cases in Kalaburagi over three years, and the commissioner urged youth to promote a drug-free society.

Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner instructed officials to ensure no child is deprived of education and reviewed the implementation of the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme for minorities.

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly threatening bar staff with a fake pistol in Kalaburagi on July 22 while consuming food and alcohol.

A man in Kalaburagi was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder linked to a suspected illicit relationship. The case highlights a criminal conviction tied to personal disputes.

A man was hacked to death in Kalaburagi. The incident occurred in the city, but no further details are provided in the content.

A faculty member from Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi has been appointed as a consultant for an international digital library project. The appointment highlights the individual's expertise in digital library initiatives.

Samyukta Horata Karnataka is calling for a 'Kalaburagi Bandh' on August 17 to address a drought that has severely impacted agriculture, depleted groundwater, dried up standing crops, and caused an acute drinking water crisis in the district. The organization highlights the widespread devastation across the area.

Members of Prajasattatmaka Chintana Vedike, along with students, activists, and civil society members, protested in Kalaburagi against police actions against NEET protesters in New Delhi. They demanded a probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination.

M.B. Patil criticizes the Centre's handling of the NEET controversy in Kalaburagi, calling police action against Rahul Gandhi during a protest 'undemocratic' and alleging such incidents have become a pattern since 2014.

KBN Hospital in Kalaburagi organized a CPR awareness programme to educate people on emergency life-saving techniques.

CFRTI and NABARD have partnered to support agro-food processing in Kalyana Karnataka by enhancing Farmer Training and Common Facility Centres across seven districts, including Bidar, Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari, and Vijayanagara.

Members of the Kalyana Karnataka Auto Drivers Association protested in Kalaburagi against unauthorized autorickshaw operations and app-based transport services, claiming they violate transport regulations.

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in Kalaburagi is demanding that head cooks and assistant cooks under the midday meal scheme be classified as laborers to receive statutory minimum wages. The AITUC State president argues for revising their current status as 'scheme workers' to ensure fair compensation.

The Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) in Kalaburagi demands the resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET issue and calls for a dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk. The DSS plans a state-wide protest at all district headquarters on July 23.

Kalaburagi’s SBR PU College achieved notable success in NEET 2026, with one of its students securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 190.

Three men were sentenced in Kalaburagi for raping, abducting, and sexually harassing a 12-year-old girl. The prime accused received 25 years for rape, while two others got three years each for abduction and harassment.

Samyukta Horata advocates for Kalaburagi to be declared a drought-hit area. Farmers’ groups plan road blockades starting July 21 and a Kalaburagi bandh on August 17.

Police in Kalaburagi arrested 12 individuals across multiple cases and recovered stolen property, including gold ornaments, cash, cattle, and a vehicle, valued at over ₹15 lakh.

Shiv Sena is seeking a judicial probe into a 'fake encounter' in Kalaburagi involving police action against a prisoner who escaped from the Central Prison. Siddalinga Swami is mentioned in the context of the incident.

A prison escapee was arrested in Kalaburagi after police opened fire. The individual was incarcerated in connection with a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Three people were killed in a road accident in Kalaburagi when their motorcycle went out of control and crashed into a roadside boulder near Panegaon.

The Koli community, led by Lacchappa Jamadar, is demanding mandatory registration and auditing of RSS in Kalaburagi. Protestors support Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s push for transparency.

Meta engineers interacted with students at Shetty Institute of Technology in Kalaburagi, demonstrating Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. The event highlighted how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday experiences through wearable technology.

The Lokayukta conducted raids against Amruthrao Yalal, a GESCOM officer in Kalaburagi. The operation was carried out by six special teams under a Superintendent of Police.

Red gram farmers in Karnataka face wilting saplings and withering hope due to a deficit monsoon. Cotton fields in Raichur and Yadgir are also suffering, with the next fortnight critical for the kharif season's outcome.

A 30-year-old City Armed Reserve police constable allegedly shot himself with a service rifle inside a stationary patrol van at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi on Tuesday night.

A free health camp organized at SRN Mehta State School in Kalaburagi attracted over 1,200 parents. The event aimed to provide health services and awareness to the local community.

Priyank Kharge received a rousing reception in Kalaburagi as Home Minister and expressed gratitude to party leadership and supporters for the opportunity to serve people.

The Gruha Jyothi scheme revision aims to ensure benefits reach only eligible households, as stated by Gescom chief Praveen Patil Harwal during a door-to-door verification drive in Kalaburagi. The exercise is intended to enhance transparency in the scheme's implementation.

Chief Minister will visit Bidar and Kalaburagi districts starting July 6. The visit is scheduled to take place over multiple days.

The KKRDB Secretary emphasized the role of engineers in accelerating Kalyana Karnataka’s development. A two-day technical training program was inaugurated for government engineers from Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts.

Sharnbasva University and Police Commissionerate in Kalaburagi are marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to urge youth participation in the anti-drug fight.

A seer criticized AHINDA leadership for failing to meet the expectations of backward classes. The statement was made during the inauguration of a two-day State-level conference of the Ati Hindulida Mathadheeshara Mahasabha in Kalaburagi.

Over 3.5 lakh children in Kalaburagi will be covered under the Pulse Polio drive as health workers conduct door-to-door visits over the next three days to reach the targeted children.