Top news developments in Karnataka on May 2, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 2, 2024
1. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) got a lookout circular issued against Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and ‘absconding’ member of Parliament of Hassan. The Janata Dal (Secular) has suspended the MP who is accused of sexual harassment of several women and is believed to be in Germany. The government of Karnataka has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations.
2. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will address a public meeting in Raichur at 4.30 pm. today. Prior to this, Rahul Gandhi to addresses a rally in Shivamogga.
3. Among other key campaigns today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will speak at a rally in Khanapur in Belagavi district.
4. As heat wave conditions continue to prevail, an orange alert has been issued in some districts. According to IMD, severe heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated places in Belagavi, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal districts. Heat wave conditions very likely to prevail at isolated places in Ballari, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Raichur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Mandya, Mysuru, Tumkur, and Yadgir districts.
5. A passenger ship from Lakshadweep island will arrive at Mangaluru Old Port at 3.15 p.m. With this, a regular passenger ship service between Mangaluru and Lakshadweep is likely to commence soon.
6. At Bengaluru, Sree Ramaseva Mandali will present Carnatic classical vocal concert by Malladi brothers and their team at Fort High School ground in Chamarajpet from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
7. Sree Seshadripuram Ramaseva Samithi, as part of the 76th Sri Rama Navami Festival ‘Yuva Sangeethotsava’, will present a vocal concert by Varijashree Venugopal and party at Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Road, Seshadripuram., from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stakeholders in Mysuru propose long-term development plans, emphasizing heritage preservation, urban planning, and industrial growth.
Supreme Court judge emphasises the need for improved infrastructure in district judiciary for efficient justice delivery system.
Discussion on forming 'Greater Mysuru City Corporation' for integrated development and improved civic amenities in Mysuru.
Yadgir district's education sector challenges discussed in Karnataka Development Programme meeting, highlighting issues and proposed solutions.
IIT-Hyderabad Runners' Club will organise a grand half marathon on December 1, with multiple categories for all levels.
Collector Sridhar Cherukuri engages with public during 'Palle Nidra' initiative, interacts with school, village secretariat, and SHG members.
“Kaavi Kale is a method-based art without rigid forms, allowing for diverse artistic influences,” said Janardhan Rao Havanje, an artist and researcher in Kaavi Kale on Friday.
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), which is an instrumentality of the State, has to conduct itself as a model employer and has to be considerate while treating the claims of women employees for maternity and child care leave (CCL), said the High Court of Karnataka.
Telangana BJP president praises Maharashtra voters for rejecting Congress' divisive tactics, hails BJP's growing support and governance model.
Tender floated for Pachamalai Tourism Development Project to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism in the region.
Jharkhand MLAs' family members face defeat in elections as high-profile women lose, including wives of ex-CMs and daughters-in-law.