Top news developments in Karnataka on May 17, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 17, 2024
1. The police have arrested the accused in the Anjali Ambiger murder case in Hubballi. Nineteen-year-old Anjali of Veerapour Oni was stabbed to death by Girish Sawant, at her residence on Wednesday morning. BJP has been arguing that the murder is testimony of “breakdown of law and order” in Karnataka.
2. Bengalureans woke to a wet and rainy morning today. As per Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), more rains can be expected in all of south Karnataka till May 20.
3. Four days after getting out on bail in an abduction case, JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna was granted interim anticipatory bail in a sexual harassment case on Thursday up to Friday when the court will hear his plea. The SIT has objected to his bail petition.
4. Suchitra Film Society is screening Oscar-nominated animation shorts and documentary features today at Suchitra Auditorium, 36, 9th Main B.V. Karanth Road, Banashankari 2nd Stage, 5 p.m.
5. Bangalore Gayana Samaja has organised four-day Carnatic classical instrumental music festival. Today, there is a concert by Rajalakshmi S. and team from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; followed by flute recital by L.V. Mukund and party on the Gayana Samaja premises on K.R. Road from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
1. A three-day exhibition of rare lithographs of the period between 1890 and 1947 begins at Aditi Gallery in Udupi, 10.30 a.m. onwards.
2. MAHE Mangaluru campus convocation at T.M.A. Pai International Convention Centre, today. M. K. Ramesh, V-C, RGUHS, delivers convocation address, at 3.30 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.