Top news developments in Karnataka on April 13, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Udupi Town police book an abetment to suicide case against Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K. S. Eshwarappa after contractor Santosh K Patil from Belagavi was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on April 12. Basavaraj and Ramesh, two aides of Mr. Eshwarappa, were also booked under Section 306 read with 34 of IPC. The elder brother of the deceased Prashanth Goudappa Patil filed a complaint at 2.20 a.m. on April 13. Post-mortem to be conducted today.
2. Upping the ante demanding resignation of Mr. Eshwarappa, Congress leaders met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot this morning. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, meanwhile, has promised impartial probe.
3. Karnataka State Contractors Association is holding a press conference regarding Santosh K. Patil suicide and their earlier allegations of corruption.
4. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is on a tour of coastal Karnataka, will meet leaders of Dalit organisations.
1. Contractor Santosh Patil’s body is likely to be brought to Belagavi. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and Lingayat seers may visit the family to offer condolences.
2. Gulbarga University to hold a seminar today on the theme of Ambedkar as a philosopher.
District Heritage Committee meeting is likely to decide on the fate of two heritage buildings Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, both of which are condemned for demolition
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.