Top news developments in Karnataka on June 15, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 15, 2024
1. Police to seek judicial custody of film actor Darshan and his associates in the murder of Renukaswamy. On June 14, they arrested three more persons after the trio surrendered before the police in Chitradurga. Darshan is an accused has been arrested.
2. Elders Helpline 1090 will launch a free digital literacy and cyber safety training programme for senior citizens today, to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda will inaugurate. Siddeshwara N., Director, Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, will be the chief guest. The programme will be held in the office of the Commissioner of Police.
3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University to hold its first convocation. Dr. N.R. Bhanumurthy, Vice-Chancellor, will today give details on toppers and future programmes of the university.
4. Dr. M.H. Marigowda Horticultural Education and Research Foundation and Alumni Association of the University of Agricultural Sciences are jointly organising a seminar on harvesting, processing and marketing of jamun and tamarind fruits. T.B. Jayachandra, Special Representative in New Delhi and Sira MLA, will inaugurate. Shalini Rajneesh, Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka, will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at Alumni Association premises, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal, at 10 a.m.
The body of Vijaykumar from Kalaburagi district, who died in the fire tragedy in Kuwait, will be brought back to his native village today. The 42-year-old Vijaykumar was from Sarsamba village in Aland taluk of Kalaburagi district. He was the one among the 45 Indians who died in the fire in a six-storey building complex in Al-Mangaf in Kuwait city on June 12.
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy makes his first visit to Mandya, from where he won, after joining the Union Cabinet. He will be offered a public reception.
The 42nd convocation of Mangalore University will be held today, to be attended by Karnataka Governor, Higher Education Minister, among others, at 12.15 p.m.
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.