Top news developments in Karnataka on May 30, 2024
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on May 30, 2024
1. Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual abuse charges and facing probe, is expected to return to India around 2 a.m. after remaining absconding in a foreign location for a month. He is expected to be arrested at the airport soon after arrival. His bail plea will also come up for hearing tomorrow.
2. Meanwhile, civil society activists of various hues — from women, Dalit, labour, human rights, minority, transgender and other groups — are coming together in Hassan today for a rally to demand punishment for Prajwal and justice for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by him. Their rallying slogan is “Namma nadige Hassanada kadege” (our march is towards Hassan).
3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will return to Bengaluru today after holding talks with Central leaders on choosing candidates for Legislative Council polls. It has been a tricky issue with too many contenders.
4. BJP continues to demand dismissal of Minister B. Nagendra over the financial scam in Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
5. Vasanthotsava, organised by Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, will today feature Bharatanatya, Baaro Vasantha, directed by Dr. Lalitha Srinivasan at 6 p.m. followed by Mythological play “Sundara Kanda” by Prathibha Narayan and team from 7 p.m. The event will be held at Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya havan, Race Course Road.
6. Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt will present Haridasa Manjari, a vocal concert by Sahana Srivatsa and team today. The programme will be held on the Mutt’s premises in Pavamanapura from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
1. BJP national organising secretary B.L. Santosh addresses party workers at a meeting in Udupi in connection with facing Legislative Council elections scheduled on June 3.
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.