Top news developments in Karnataka on May 4, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 4, 2024
1. In the alleged sexual harassment case involving Hassan MP and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, anticipatory bail petition of his father and former Minister H. D. Revanna will come up for hearing in the Special Court for Elected Representatives in an alleged kidnap case today. Meanwhile, efforts continue to track down the kidnapped woman.
2. Priyanka Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will campaign in Davanagere for Lok Sabha polls for 14 constituencies set for May 7. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai campaigns in Koppal and other constituencies in north Karnataka.
3. As elections near, caste consolidation is picking up. Koli-Kabbaliga community conference will be held at N.V. College Ground in Kalaburagi at 4 p.m. Veerashaiva Lingayats community conference will be held at Sharanabasaveshwar Jatra Maidan, also in Kalaburagi, at 5 p.m.
4. Sri Dingaleshwar swami, who had earlier planned to contest against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad but later withdrew, launches campaign against Mr. Joshi, vows not to wear garlands ‘till he is defeated’.
5. Sree Ramaseva Mandali will present a Carnatic classical vocal concert by P. Unnikrishnan and Uttara Unnikrishnan and team, at Fort High School ground in Chamarajpet from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
6. Sree Seshadripuram Ramaseva Samithi, as part of the 76th Sri Rama Navami Festival ‘Yuva Sangeethotsava’, will present a vocal concert by Lavanya Krishnamurthy and team, at Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Road, Seshadripuram., from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
7. Sri Vani Kala Kendra, as part of its 31st Sri Ramanavami Sangeethotsava, will present a vocal concert by Sushma Anil and team, at 5 p.m.; followed by violin trio Dr. Mysore M. Manjunath, Sumanth M. Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath and team at Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, Basaveshwara Nagar, from 6.30 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.