Yadgir district
Coverage of Yadgir district in the Nexus archive.
- Three labourers dead, two injured after chemical leak at factory in Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area in Yadgir district of Karnataka
Three laborers died and two were injured following a chemical leak at a factory in Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area, Yadgir district, Karnataka. The incident occurred between 1 AM and 2 AM.
- Krishna and Bhima receive heavy inflows following widespread rains
The Krishna and Bhima rivers in Yadgir district are experiencing heavy inflows due to widespread rains, leading to increased water levels. The rivers are currently in spate following days of heavy rainfall and upstream reservoir contributions.
- Koli-Kabbaliga community upset over not getting Cabinet berth
The Koli-Kabbaliga Community in Yadgir district has warned Congress and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of facing resistance in future elections if no legislators from their community are included in the Cabinet. The community's threat highlights dissatisfaction over perceived political exclusion.
- 17 booked over threat to kill Dalits for refusing to dig burial pit in Yadgir district
A Dalit family in Shakhapur village, Yadgir district, was physically assaulted, caste-abused, and threatened with death on August 1 for refusing to dig a burial pit. Seventeen individuals were booked in connection with the incident.
- Scattered rains renew farmers’ hope for a better yield in Yadgir district
Yadgir district, which had registered a deficit rainfall, has regained hope for a good yield after experiencing scattered rains recently.
- In view of scanty rain, officials told to educate farmers on crop insurance
Officials are directed to educate farmers on crop insurance due to scanty rain. The Secretary of the Department of Planning, Programme Coordination and Statistics and Yadgir district in-charge issued the directive.
- Take approval from urban local body before digging roads, Yadgir DC tells officials
Deputy Commissioner of Yadgir district Rahul Pandve instructed officials to obtain approval from the urban local body before digging roads and to conduct road restoration after completing the proposed project.
- Former zilla panchayat member urges sufficient supply of fertiliser for farmers in Yadgir district
Former Zilla Panchayat member Devraj Naik urged GESCOM to ensure sufficient power supply to farm pump sets for at least seven hours daily in Yadgir district. The demand focuses on supporting farmers through reliable agricultural infrastructure.
- SIR in Karnataka: 96.27% voter mapping completed in Yadgir district
In Karnataka's Yadgir district, 96.27% of voter mapping under the SIR process has been completed. The 2002 electoral rolls were used as a benchmark to compare with the current 2025 electoral rolls through a mapping process.