Top news developments in Karnataka on April 17, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on April 17, 2023
1. Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar, who was denied a ticket by the ruling party to contest the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections on May 10, joined the Congress today. Minutes later, the party announced that he would contest from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency.
2. Another senior BJP leader, Karadi Sanganna, is expected to join Janata Dal (Secular) today.
3. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address public meeting in Bhalki and Humnabad in Bidar district. He was in Kolar on Sunday.
4. Nomination process continues for Assembly elections. Among those filing nominations are Priyank Kharge for Chittapur segment from Congress and Gali Janardhan Reddy’s wife Lakshmi Aruna for Ballari City segment from Karnataka Rajya Pragathi Paksha. Across the State filing of nominations picks up pace.
5. Rama Navami concerts in Bengaluru:
a) Concert by Vedanth and party, 5 p.m.; vocal concert by Vinay Sharva and party, at Ramaseva Mandali Pandal, Old Fort High School ground, Chamarajpet, from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
b) Vocal duet by Akkarai sisters, Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samithi, Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Street, from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
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.