Top news developments in Karnataka on May 7, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 7, 2024
1. Polling began at 7 a.m. for the second and final phase of polling in Karnataka in 14 constituencies. As many as 2,59,52,958 electors, including 35,465 service voters, will seal the fate of 227 candidates in these constituencies. Manoj Kumar Meena, Chief Electoral Officer for Karnataka, has said the top priority was ensuring that the heatwave conditions do not deter people from coming out to vote. Polling is on peacefully.
2. BJP and JD(S) want a CBI probe into the alleged sexual abuse case against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, accusing SIT of being ‘partisan’. There is a protest in front of Visvesvaraya statue in Mandya demanding a CBI probe into the case.
3. Rains lashed Bengaluru last night, and more are expected today. There were complaints of roads being flooded, but water had drained off in most parts this morning.
4. Fun World has announced unveiling of new water slides, display of games, new rides, at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, at 11.30 a.m.
5. Sree Ramaseva Mandali will present a Carnatic classical vocal concert by Vinay Sharva 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 veena duet by Nivetharam and Varsha, from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; vocal concert by R. Sindhu and team, at Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Road, Seshadripuram., from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
7. Sri Vani Kala Kendra, as part of its 31st Sri Ramanavami Sangeethotsava, will present violin concert by Dhruva, accompanied by Yojith on tabla, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; vocal concert by Chandana Bala Kalyan and team, at Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, Basaveshwara Nagar, from 6.30 p.m.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.