Top news developments in Karnataka on May 1, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 1, 2024
1. A section of JD(S) leaders, including party president H.D. Kumaraswamy, and BJP leaders distanced themselves from the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, while Congress continues to question them. He was suspended from the party yesterday.
2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address rallies in Ranebennur at 4 p.m. and in Hubballi at 5.45 p.m. today. In a rally in north India yesterday, Mr. Shah asked why Congress government had not taken action against Prajwal Revanna earlier, and he is expected to pick up on it in today’s addresses too.
3. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will address public meetings in Surpur, Yadgir and Jewargi today.
4. There are May Day celebrations by trade unions in many parts of Karnataka.
5. Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Dharmottana Trust to organise 52nd annual mass marriage in Dharmasthala. In all, 123 couples have registered for the event, which will be held at 7.45 p.m.
6. Sree Ramaseva Mandali will present Carnatic classical vocal concert by Priya sisters and their team at Fort High School ground in Chamarajpet from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
7. Seshadripuram Ramaseva Samithi, as part of the 76th Sri Rama Navami Festival ‘Yuva Sangeethotsava’, will present devotional songs by Sooryagayathri and team at Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Road, Seshadripuram., from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Former CPI Maoist leader Swarnakka surrenders, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideologies, aiming to lead a peaceful life with family.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.