Bengaluru, Nov 27 : The Karnataka state Cabinet on Friday formally approved the borders for the newly carved out Vijayanagara district from the existing Ballary district.
Vijayanagara will now be the 31st district in the state and will comprise six taluks — Hospet, Harapanahalli, Hoovina Hadagali, Hagari Bommanahalli, Kotturu and Kudligi.
It may be recalled that on November 18, the Cabinet had given in-principle nod to create this district. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had directed the officials to draw the boundaries for the new district before giving a formal nod.
Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting here, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J.C. Madhuswamy said that Hospet, located about 12 km from Hampi, will be the district headquarters.
“We will issue a notification in this regard soon,” he said, adding that the remaining taluks will be part of the Ballari district.
He further said that Yediyurppa has approved the creation the new district primarily to ensure that the administration runs smoothly.
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