Top news developments in Karnataka on June 3, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 3, 2024
1. Stage is getting set for counting of votes of Lok Sabha polls tomorrow. In Karnataka, elections were held in two phases on April 26 and May 7 for a total of 28 seats. Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for counting.
2. The biennial elections to six seats in Legislative Council from Teachers and Graduates’ constituencies has got under way. The elections are being held in Karnataka East Graduates’, Bangalore Graduates’, Karnataka South East Teachers’, Karnataka South West Teachers’, Karnataka South West Graduates’, and Karnataka South Teachers’ constituencies. In the 75-member Upper House, the Congress does not have a majority, and is looking to improve on the number in this election, which would help it to wrest the majority from the NDA.
3. Today is the last day for filing nominations to 11 Council seats from Assembly constituencies. If there are not more than 11 candidates, then they may be declared elected unopposed after scrutiny of nominations.
4. After a night of extremely heavy rains, particularly in Bengaluru which saw many places inundated, trees falling and disruption in metro services, civic authorities are busy putting things back to normal.
5. SIT is continuing investigation into alleged sexual abuse by Hassan MP Prajawal Revanna. His mother Bhavani Revanna is yet to be traced by the police.
Inauguration of a training programme for BMTC conductors’ recruitment exam by Mysuru’s Netaji Education Foundation.
Chairman of Alva’s Education Foundation M. Mohan Alva will today spell out details regarding Alva’s Pragathi, a job mela to be organised by the foundation at Moodbidri on June 7 and 8.
Sadaoui sparkles as Blasters end losing streak
Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president urges government to protect temple lands and appoint Hindu employees in temples.
Tamil Nadu leads in open access electricity consumers, buying power directly from private generators through power exchanges.
BJP counters Siddaramaiah's claims, stating election mandate not a "clean chit," alleging Congress corruption and broken promises.
West Bengal Governor embroiled in controversy over unveiling own statue, sparking criticism from political circles.
Increase in men opting for vasectomy in Coimbatore district due to awareness and higher family planning allowance.
Dozens killed in sectarian clashes in northwestern Pakistan, with ongoing violence prompting government intervention and community negotiations.
Celebrating 20 years of Sanghamitra Rural Development Society's impactful work in rural education and healthcare with community support.
Experience the iconic Kadalekai Parishe in Basavanagudi with more stalls, massive footfall, and a plastic-free environment this year.
Blood Donors Club of Madurai Medical College organized 'Uthiram 24' marathon to promote blood donation with 1,513 participants.
NDA government in A.P. neglecting students and education sector badly hit, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of neglecting all sectors and not paying the fee reimbursement benefits to the students.