Two young boys drown in Hidkal reservoir backwaters
Belagavi: Two young boys drowned while swimming in the backwaters of the Hidkal reservoir near Halegudanatti village in Hukkeri taluk of the district on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as Krishna Vithala Khanapure (14) and Prajwala Gokak (14), both residents of Center village here.
According to reports, five boys had gone for a swim in the backwaters near a temple at Halegudanatti village owing to school holidays. While three of them managed to escape safely, the other two drowned.
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Belagavi’s Basavaraj Kempawad tops UPSC Indian Forest Service exam
Belagavi: Basavaraj Kempawad of Belagavi district has secured the first rank in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
Basavaraj, a native of Savadi village in Athani taluk of Belagavi district, achieved All India Rank 1 in the prestigious examination, marking a significant accomplishment.
His achievement has drawn widespread appreciation, with congratulatory messages pouring in from various organisations, public representatives and prominent personalities.
