Top news developments in Karnataka on May 25, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 25, 2024
1. The Karnataka government today is expected to respond to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s statement on Friday that the Ministry received a request from the Karnataka government only on May 21 to impound the passport of Janata Dal(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, who fled to Germany last month amid allegations of sexual assault. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written two letters to the Centre in this regard, first one on May 1 and second one on May 22.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are set to visit Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala at 1 p.m. Later they will attend a private function in Mangaluru.
3. myAvtar career conference for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will be held today at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation in Whitefield from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4. Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan are jointly presenting Vasantotsava, a seven-day programme from today. Today’s event features Bharatanatya Vasantha Vaibhava by Mithun Shya and team. The programme will be held in Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan premises, Race Course Road, from 7 p.m.
1. More than 150-year-old Kateel Yakshagana mela having six troupes now ends its daily Yakshagana performances of 2023-24 season today by performing an all-night show at Kateel in Dakshina Kannada. A majority of touring troupes of Yakshagana wind up their daily shows today.
1. Digital laboratories of various departments of VTU Regional Centre in Mysuru are being inaugurated today.
1. Khaja Banda Nawaj Urus will continue for second day in Kalaburagi.
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.