Terming corruption the biggest enemy, Veerappa says action against inefficient and corrupt officers will be very harsh Upalokayukta B. Veerappa sharply attacked inefficient government officers and warned them of initiating action during his three-day visit to Raichur district which concluded on Saturday.
Torrential rainfall in the past 24 hours created havoc in both Yadgir and Raichur districts. Owing to the heavy inflow to the Basavasagar reservoir at Narayanapur in Hunsagi taluk of Yadgir district and the Sannati bridge-cum-barrage at Sannati village in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district, Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited (KBJNL) authorities discharged 80,000 cusecs of water at 3 p.m. on Saturday to the Krishna from Basavasagar, while 4 lakh cusecs were discharged to the Bhima.
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Raichur Deputy Commissioner Nitish K. has told officials to take action to release compensation to family members of victims of atrocity, as the majority of them don’t even know that they are entitled to compensation according to the rules of the government of Karnataka. Chairing the District Level Awareness and Monitoring Committee for Control of Atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Raichur on October 4, the DC said that the family members of victims who belong to the SC and ST community are entitled to compensation and a government job on proving atrocities. “Officers should approach such families and collect the required documents to complete the necessary legal formalities, and also draw the attention of committee members if there is any delay in submitting the charge sheet by the jurisdictional police for further action,” he added.
The Belthangady police on Thursday made a public announcement about the order passed by Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Verghese externing activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody from Dakshina Kannada to Manvi in Raichur district. The order was based on a report by the police about Thimarody being booked in 24 criminal cases and the need to extern him to maintain law and order.
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Yellow alert has been issued for Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Yadgir districts, warning of cold wave conditions and advising heightened preparedness North-interior Karnataka is bracing for a spell of severe cold wave, with the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) warning that minimum temperatures are likely to remain 4 degress Celsius to 6 degrees Celsius below normal across large parts of the region between December 19 and 23.According to the latest district-wise weather data released by the KSNDMC, Bidar recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the State at 5.5°C during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. on December 18 to 8.30 a.m. on December 19. Other districts in the region also reported sharp drops in night temperatures, with Kalaburagi recording 7.5°C, Vijayapura 6.9°C, Belagavi 6.4°C, and Dharwad 6.7°C, indicating intensifying cold conditions across North Karnataka. Yellow alert: The KSNDMC has issued a yellow alert for Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Yadgir districts, warning of cold wave conditions and advising heightened preparedness during the period. The alert indicates a moderate risk of cold-related impacts, particularly during night and early morning hours. In an extreme weather index forecast issued on Thursday evening, the KSNDMC said severe cold wave conditions are likely at isolated places over north-interior Karnataka on December 19, 20 and 21, while both north and south-interior Karnataka may experience minimum temperatures significantly below normal levels till December 23.Some parts of the Malnad region are also expected to witness similar cold wave conditions during the same period, while Coastal Karnataka may see a dip in temperature by 2°C to 3°C below normal between December 20 and 22.Despite relatively high daytime temperatures, with maximum temperature crossing 34°C in districts such as Kalaburagi and Vijayapura, the sharp fall in night temperatures has resulted in a wide diurnal variation, aggravating cold stress, especially during early morning and late night hours.
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Raichur:Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology, N.S. Boseraju, inspected the ongoing airport construction works at Yaramaras village on the outskirts of Raichur on Saturday. The inspection was aimed at reviewing the progress of the long-pending project and ensuring that the work is carried out as per the approved plans and timelines. During the visit, officials briefed the Minister on the current status of land development, runway preparation, terminal-related works, and supporting infrastructure. The Minister examined detailed project maps and interacted with engineers and contractors at the site to understand technical aspects and bottlenecks affecting the pace of construction. Mr. Boseraju emphasized the importance of completing the airport project at the earliest, stating that it would play a crucial role in boosting connectivity, trade, investment, and overall development of Raichur district and the surrounding Kalyana Karnataka region. He directed officials to maintain quality standards and ensure transparency in execution while addressing any land acquisition or logistical issues promptly. The Minister also highlighted that improved air connectivity would benefit industries, education, healthcare access, and tourism, besides creating employment opportunities for local youth. He assured that the State government would extend all necessary support to expedite the project. Senior district officials, representatives from the aviation and public works departments, engineers, and local leaders accompanied the Minister during the inspection. The visit concluded with instructions to submit regular progress reports and adhere strictly to the project schedule.
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A KKRTC bus lost control and flipped over while crossing a canal bridge close to Anjul village in Devdurg taluk of Raichur district on Tuesday morningDevdurg (Raichur): The conductor of a KKRTC bus was killed, and 23 passengers, including 19 students, seriously injured in an accident near Anchesugur in Devdurg taluk on Tuesday morning.The deceased is Basavaraj. According to police, the accident occurred when the bus, belonging to KKRTC Raichur depot, was travelling from Anjul village to Devdurg. The driver is said to have lost control over the vehicle while navigating a bridge built over a canal.Local farmers rushed to the spot, broke the windowpanes, and helped in pulling out the injured individuals from the bus, and shifting them to the hospital. Students and agricultural workers were on board the bus when it toppled. Most of those injured were women aged 50 and above — they fractured arms and legs.Farmers, who were involved in the rescue efforts, expressed their frustration as 108 ambulance allegedly did not arrive in time. Because of this, the farmers took the injured to the govt hospital in Devdurg in goods carriers, tractors, autorickshaws, and motorcycles.According to police, Basavaraj, who suffered a severe head injury, was taken to RIMS Hospital in Raichur. However, he did not respond to treatment.A case has been registered against the driver at Devdurg police station.
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Raichur Mayor Narasamma Narasimhalu has directed officials of the City Municipal Corporation (CMC) to ensure the proper maintenance of the municipal shopping complex and to fix shop rents transparently, without leaving any scope for complaints or discrepancies. She issued these instructions while chairing the general body meeting of the City Municipal Corporation held at the Zilla Panchayat Auditorium in Raichur on Tuesday. Emphasizing accountability, the Mayor said that all decisions related to rent fixation must strictly follow existing rules and government guidelines, and should be clearly communicated to shop owners. The Mayor stressed that the municipal shopping complexes are an important source of revenue for the CMC and, at the same time, provide livelihood opportunities for small traders. Any negligence in maintenance or lack of clarity in rent collection, she said, could lead to public dissatisfaction and allegations of favoritism. Officials were therefore instructed to conduct regular inspections, ensure cleanliness and structural safety, and take up immediate repairs wherever required. She also asked officials to maintain proper records of shop allotments and rent details, and to display the approved rent structure publicly to ensure transparency. Grievance redressal mechanisms should be strengthened so that traders can raise issues without delay, she added. Several corporators participated in the meeting and raised issues related to civic amenities, infrastructure development, sanitation, and revenue generation. Officials assured the Mayor that necessary steps would be taken to implement the directions and improve the overall management of the CMC shopping complexes. The meeting concluded with a call for efficient administration, transparency, and better civic services for the residents of Raichur city.
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Urban Development Minister B.S. Suresh said that the State government, with the aid of the Union government, has been constructing ground-plus-3 model houses in the State, and around 2,419 houses are under construction at the outskirts of Raichur city (near Yarmaras village).These houses are being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme, which aims to construct houses under the Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) sub plan with the Raichur City Corporation’s Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC).The houses will be allotted to the eligible beneficiaries belonging to the scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, other backward classes and general categories after completion, he said, and added that the government is committed to ensuring houses for the houseless with all basic facilities. The houses are being constructed on 44 acres of the area. Of the 2,419 houses, 951 are for SC, 1053 for ST, 187 for OBC, and 187 for the general categories. The construction cost of each house is ₹9 lakh, and beneficiaries of SC and ST will get a ₹3.50 lakh subsidy (including ₹2 lakh from the state and ₹1.50 lakh from the Centre), and the beneficiary should pay the remaining cost, Deputy Commissioner Nitish K. explained to the Minister.
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The construction of a hi-tech slaughterhouse on the outskirts of Raichur city by the district administration and the municipal corporation has triggered strong opposition from local residents, who have demanded that the project be shifted to an alternative location. The slaughterhouse is being built on five acres of government land in Survey No. 95/1 of Yeramarus Ward No. 33. Locals argue that the selected site is surrounded by densely populated residential layouts and important public institutions, making it unsuitable for such a facility. Schools, colleges, hostels, religious centres and newly developed housing layouts are located in the immediate vicinity. In addition, construction of the Raichur airport is progressing nearby, turning the area into a prime development zone.
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