Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi
Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi Bengaluru : Former national general secretary of the BJP, C.T. Ravi has expressed concern over the decline in the Hindu population and an increase in the Muslim population between 1950 and 2015. Talking to IANS on Thursday, he warned against overlooking the historical [] The post Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka SSLC 10th Result 2024 Live Updates: Result link at karresults.nic.in; pass percentage drops, qualifying marks reduced The Indian Express
Prajwal Revanna 'sex scandal': Four more arrested in connection with kidnap of woman in Karnataka The Times of India
Four more detained in connection with sexual abuse case in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The Special Investigation Team formed to probe the alleged sexual abuse cases against Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has detained four more people in connection with kidnapping a woman, sources in the SIT said on Thursday. The SIT has already arrested Prajwal's father and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna who is under judicial custody at the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The 66-year-old Revanna is the son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda. The four people were picked up to find out their role in the case, police said. Revanna's aide Sathish Babanna was also arrested and is in police custody. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday had said that a third person had been arrested, but declined to divulge their identity citing investigation procedures. Revanna and Babanna were arrested first for allegedly kidnapping a woman, a mother of three, from her house and keeping her under illegal detention, police sources said. The woman has been rescued, the sources added. Police took the action against the 20-year-old son of the victim woman who charged that his mother had figured in the huge cache of explicit videos leaked recently of women who were allegedly raped and molested by Prajwal. All the four are from Krishnaraja nagara in Mysuru.
Post-poll violence in Bengals Murshidabad continues, shops set on fire
Post-poll violence in Bengals Murshidabad continues, shops set on fire Kolkata: The post-poll violence in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal continued on Thursday as shops of some activists of the Congress-CPI(M) alliance were set on fire. The incident took place in the Domkal area of Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency. On early Thursday morning, [] The post Post-poll violence in Bengals Murshidabad continues, shops set on fire appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Not religion, but Cong & BJP are in danger: RGP
Not religion, but Cong & BJP are in danger: RGP Panaji: In an apparent jibe at BJP and Congress, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) on Thursday alleged that both parties fought the election creating fear among people saying religion is in danger. Earlier, elections were not fought on religious lines. Political parties seek votes by [] The post Not religion, but Cong & BJP are in danger: RGP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Ktaka Class 10 Board results: Girls bring laurels, rural students shine
Ktaka Class 10 Board results: Girls bring laurels, rural students shine Bengaluru: Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) on Thursday announced the results of the Class 10 Board examination with girls outshining the boys and students from rural areas surging ahead. The state achieved 73.40 percent of results with 6.31 lakh students passing the [] The post Ktaka Class 10 Board results: Girls bring laurels, rural students shine appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Mysuru secures 7thplace in class 10 exam-1 in Karnataka
Two girl students emerge toppers in the district scoring 623 marks out of 625
Mysuru secures 7th place in sslc exam-1 in Karnataka - The Hindu
Mysuru secures 7th place in sslc exam-1 in Karnataka The Hindu
Man arrested over domestic violence-related stabbing at Sydney gym
Man arrested over domestic violence-related stabbing at Sydney gym Sydney: Australian police confirmed on Thursday that a 45-year-old man was arrested after a domestic violence-related stabbing seriously injured a woman at a gym in Sydneys inner south. Emergency services were called to a fitness facility on Oriordan Street in Alexandria at around 12:30 p.m. [] The post Man arrested over domestic violence-related stabbing at Sydney gym appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Delhi HC orders NBCC to refund homebuyer over Rs 76 lakh with interest
Delhi HC orders NBCC to refund homebuyer over Rs 76 lakh with interest New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to refund a sum exceeding Rs 76 lakh to a homebuyer due to the non-delivery of a flat initially purchased in 2017. Justice Subramonium Prasad, overseeing the [] The post Delhi HC orders NBCC to refund homebuyer over Rs 76 lakh with interest appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Australia commits to gas beyond 2050 under future strategy
Australia commits to gas beyond 2050 under future strategy Canberra: The Australian government has committed to the extraction and use of gas as a power source beyond 2050. The governing Labor Party on Thursday announced Australias Future Gas Strategy, setting out the role gas will play as the country pursues a net zero carbon [] The post Australia commits to gas beyond 2050 under future strategy appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka govt in talks with world bank for Rs 3,000 crore loan to check flooding
World Bank and Karnataka government are in discussions for a Rs 3,000-crore aid to implement a flood-prevention programme in Bengaluru, with plans including stormwater drain redevelopment and sewage system upgrades.
High turnout in Karnataka: Cong & BJP insist vote in their favour
High voter turnout in Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections excites Congress and BJP. Congress sees it as pro-incumbency, while BJP views it as a call for change. Lingayat vote shift and Ahinda votes play significant roles in the election dynamics.
HDK vows support for brother Revanna
HD Kumaraswamy stands by HD Revanna amid kidnapping charges, demands accountability from Prajwal Revanna. Criticizes DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, G Parameshwara for neglect in sex scandal case, highlighting the importance of justice for the women involved.
Thunderstorm sends 152 trees crashing across Bengaluru
Heavy rain in Bengaluru caused 152 trees to fall, affecting various areas. Traffic issues arose due to poor management by BBMP. Waterlogging and wall collapse incidents further disrupted the city, requiring immediate attention.
Karnataka SSLC result 2024 declared at karresults.nic.in, check passing marks criteria The Indian Express
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits out at BJP over appointment to temple festival panel Hindustan Times
Karnataka SSLC results 2024 LIVE: 73.40% pass percentage in Class 10 Exam-1, check your results at karresults.nic.in The Hindu
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Karnataka SSLC Result 2024 declared at karresults.nic.in, 78 schools score 0 - The Indian Express
Karnataka SSLC Result 2024 declared at karresults.nic.in, 78 schools score 0 The Indian Express
Jungle Lodges & Resorts told to return Hemmadaga Nature Camp to Forest Department of Karnataka
JLR was incurring losses in running the Hemmadaga nature camp
Karnataka SSLC 10th Toppers' List 2024: Check KSEAB class 10 merit list with names, marks, ranks The Economic Times
Shatarupa Bhattacharyya speaks on Hindi play, Silvatein, to be staged in Bengaluru on May 12 The Hindu
Rock for all stages to roll through Bengaluru this weekend - The Hindu
Rock for all stages to roll through Bengaluru this weekend The Hindu
X takes down Karnataka BJP's anti-muslim animation after EC prod - Onmanorama
X takes down Karnataka BJP's anti-muslim animation after EC prod Onmanorama
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Nature camp handed back to forest department
BELAGAVI: In a historic decision, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) Wildlife after obtaining the approval of PCCF (HoFF) has recently issued an order directing Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF), Belagavi Circle to take action for handing over the operation and maintenance of Hemmadaga Nature Camp in Bhimgad Sanctuary from Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) back to the Forest Department in Khanapur of Belagavi district. It may be recalled that wildlife activist Giridhar Kulkarni had proposed to Brijesh Kumar Dixit, PCCF (HoFF) and Subhash Malkhede, PCCF (Wildlife) of Karnataka Forest Department, urging them to hand over the operation and maintenance of Nature Camp in Bhimgad Sanctuary at Khanapur from JLR back to Forest Department with the active involvement of the Hemmadaga Eco Development Committee citing various reasons, on May 2022. Based on his proposal, Vithal Halgekar, Khanapur MLA too had written a letter to Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Forests requesting to handover the Nature Camp to the Forest Department. Since there was a delay in taking decision by the Forest Department, Khandre during his visit to Belagavi Zoo in December, 2023 had issued strict directions orally to Manjunath Chavan, CCF, Belagavi Circle to send recommendations immediately to hand over the camp. Now, PCCF (Wildlife) has issued an order on 11-3-2024 directing CCF, Belagavi Circle to take action to hand over the nature camp from JLR back to the Forest Department
UGC urges institutions to appoint 'gender champions'
BENGALURU: In a bid to foster gender equality, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged educational institutions to appoint gender champions for the new academic year. In a letter, UGC emphasised that the gender champions, above the age of 16 years, will help cultivate an inclusive environment in schools, colleges and academic institutions, especially for girls, and provide a safe environment, which is the need of the hour. The roles and responsibilities of gender champions will include providing overall guidance to the peer group in integrating different genders in all activities of the institution in the form of focused group discussions, debates, poster competitions and more. They must also popularise phone numbers of services such as police helplines, womens helplines and hospitals among students. Several other duties have been listed under the official notification formulated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The latest data from the UGC showed that universities and colleges updated gender champions back in the 2021-22 academic year with no information on the following years. In 2021-22, Karnataka, which has the highest number of HEIs in the country and a high college density, had only 11 universities and five colleges with updated information about the students. According to the notification, gender champions should be selected by the head of the Institution in consultation with the student body. However, many higher educational institutions failed to comply. Depending on the strength of the educational institution, one or more teachers will be assigned to function as nodal teachers to facilitate the activities of the gender champions, according to the guidelines. From the available data, only Jain (Deemed-to-be-Univeristy) had elected 45 boys and 42 girls as their gender champions. The UGC on April 29 reiterated to all vice-chancellors and principals to complete the online compliance.
Karnataka sees fewer forest fires this year, but intensity high
BENGALURU: Incidents of forest fires in Karnataka this year were less when compared to the previous year, but not in intensity. This was because of the unprecedented summer heat and the rise in temperature. According to the Karnataka Forest Department, 20,933 incidents of forest fires were detected by satellite sensors from 2020 to 2024. Of this, 6,888 were recorded in 2023 and 4,245 until April this year. Officials said that forest fires saw a decline from April 16. During the period between the end of April and the beginning of May, 33 incidents of fire were reported from Belagavi, Tumakuru, Ballari, Chitradurga, and Chikkaballapura districts. A senior forest department official said, Compared to last year, the number of forest fires is less this year. However, most cases happened in February and March. Last year, the forests lost a lot of inflammable material, like dry grass and other items. This year, this was less. If one closely examines it, there is a trend and a cycle. In 201819, there was Bandipur forest fire. Then there were incidents of large forest fires last year. This year, incidents of forest fire were reported in patches, but the intensity in terms of heat and the time taken to douse the flames was high because of the high summer heat and the temperature. The official added that more work was done on the ground to create fire lines and make other preparations. Patrolling was also intense, and thus the number of incidents was lower inside forest areas but higher on the fringes and outside the forest boundaries. However, conservationists are not convinced. They said that the department was not revealing accurate data. There have been so many forest fire incidents across the state. It also took days to douse the flames and bring the situation under control. The department should make the data public, along with a detailed report of each fire. A thorough third-party investigation is needed, said a conservationist.
Israel war cabinet to discuss hostage deal, temporary ceasefire
Israel war cabinet to discuss hostage deal, temporary ceasefire Tel Aviv: The Israel war cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss the temporary ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel and the issue of the hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Minister without portfolio, Benny Gantz and other leaders will participate in [] The post Israel war cabinet to discuss hostage deal, temporary ceasefire appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Honda Opens New R&D Facility in Bengaluru to Accelerate Electrification in India - Honda Global
Honda Opens New R&D Facility in Bengaluru to Accelerate Electrification in India Honda Global
Three-year degree courses back from this academic year
BENGALURU: The state government on Wednesday issued an order stating that it will reintroduce the three-year degree programmes from the academic year 2024-2025. This is in view of the government scrapping the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) introduced last year. Students will no longer have the option to opt for a fourth year in their degree courses. The State Education Policy (SEP) Commission has also recommended changes in the curriculum structure for three-year degree programmes and proposed three alternative UG Curriculum Frameworks (CFW). In its interim report, a committee under former UGC chairman Sukhdev Thorat explained that the reason for the change in the structure and duration of degree courses is to give equal opportunity to students from different socio-economic backgrounds. A four-year degree programme will potentially reduce access to undergraduate education for the poor, socially disadvantaged groups such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, women and those from rural areas, according to the commission. It termed the previous system a major departure from the past and the major occupies less credit allotment to discipline core when compared to the three major systems. Thus, the preference for the three major systems. Lack of physical infrastructure and non-availability of facilities and faculty have also been mentioned as the reasons for the unwillingness of the colleges to start the four-year UG programme. The changes will apply to all public universities and affiliated colleges. Now region-specific courses possible On the multiple entry and exit rule to pursue degrees and certifications a much-debated point among stakeholders, the government said it will decide on implementing the recommendations after it receives the final report in August. The proposed curriculum structure includes options for students between their specialisation and majors. Either students can opt for three majors with a general degree in all six semesters, or three majors up to fourth semester and specialisation in one subject in fifth and sixth semester. The third option will allow students to choose a single subject specialisation from the first semester with minors. The universities will be given autonomy to frame region-specific courses. No impact on NEP batches The changes will have no impact on students enrolled in 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24. They will continue in the existing (NEP 2020) curriculum till completion of their courses. The changes apply only to admissions from the academic year 2024-25. Affiliation process & admissions The university affiliation process and admissions for 2024-25 will be done as per the new government order from May 9 through the UUCMS portal. All universities have been informed. For any clarification, the colleges may contact their universities. SSLC results to be out today The Karnataka State Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will declare the SSLC examination results on Thursday at 10.30 am. In all, 8.9 lakh students appeared for the exam held between March 25 and April 6. Students can check their results on karresults.nic. in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute New Delhi: As British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca recalled its Covid-19 vaccine globally, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday said it stopped the manufacturing and supply of additional doses of Covishield in December 2021. AstraZeneca has voluntarily withdrawn the marketing [] The post Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
No relief, HD Revanna sent to Bengaluru central prison
BENGALURU: Holenarasipur JDS MLA HD Revanna has been remanded in judicial custody till May 14 in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him by KR Nagar police in Mysuru district. The 66-year-old MLA was sent to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in the city on Wednesday evening. His UTP (undertrial prisoner) No. is 4567 and he has been put in a quarantine cell.Revannas bail petition before the Special Court for Elected Representatives has been posted for hearing on Thursday. A large number of people gathered on the court premises to see the MLA. While stepping out of the court hall, Revannais said to have wept. He was shifted from the court around 4 pm under tight security. Five inspectors, some junior officers and police personnel attached to the Electronics City Subdivision were deployed on the prison premises. Entry to the prison premises was restricted and even journalists were not allowed. A court official accompanied the police team to hand over the documents of the MLAs judicial custody to the officer in-charge of the prison. SIT officers produced Revanna before the 17th ACMM court on Wednesday after his custody ended. Judge Ravindrakumar B Kattimani remanded the MLA in judicial custody for seven days. Senior lawyer CV Nagesh represented the MLA. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara in Bengaluru on Wednesday | vinod kumar t State government appoints two more SPPs A complaint against the MLA and his relative, accusing them of kidnapping a victim of the Hassan sex scandal, was filed by her son on May 2 at KR Nagar police station. Revanna was arrested on Saturday evening from his sisters house at Padmanabhanagar in Bengaluru. He was produced before the jurisdictional court on Sunday. The judge had remanded the MLA in police custody till Wednesday. Meanwhile, the state government has appointed senior advocates Ashok Nayak and Jayna Kothari as additional special public prosecutors (SPPs) to strengthen its legal team to conduct the cases against Revanna and Prajwal effectively. In a new development, two women government employees, who have been reportedly sexually abused by Prajwal, have given their statements to SIT. Videos of these two employees had reportedly gone viral. It is said that these employees had approached Prajwal, seeking his help to get their requests for transfer cleared. The MP has been accused of making video calls to these employees and sexually abusing them. Another victim is said to have appeared before the SIT on Wednesday. Six victims have given their statements so far. No need for CBI probe Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara told reporters that a speedy investigation is not possible until Prajwals arrest. The SIT has sought CBIs assistance and Blue Colour Notice has been issued against Prajwal. There is no need to hand over the case to the CBI as sought by JDS leader and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy. SIT officials are probing the cases against Revanna and Prajwal efficiently, he said.
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JDS holds padayatra in Mysuru, wants DKS dropped
MYSURU: A day after JDS leaders sought a judicial probe into the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, party leaders led by MLA GT Devegowda took out a padayatra on Wednesday, demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They also demanded that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar be dropped from the Cabinet. JDS leaders, including former MLA SR Mahesh, MLA GD Harish Gowda, MLC CN Manjegowda, former MLAs K Mahadevu and Ashwin Kumar, former MLC KT Srikante Gowda, JDS district president Narasimhaswamy, and party workers, took out a padayatra from Old Milk Dairy Circle on Bannur Road to the Deputy Commissions Office. JDS workers, holding placards, shouted slogans against Shivakumar and demanded a CBI probe, expressing distrust over the investigation conducted by the SIT constituted by the State Government. Devegowda alleged that a large number of pen drives were purchased from a private company in Chennai for Rs 3 crore, and the obscene videos were copied to the pen drives in a laboratory in Malaysia before they were distributed to the public. The photos and videos of Prajwal Revannas driver, Karthik, with Congress Hassan candidate Shreyas Patel have been shown in the media. There is information that Karthik campaigned for Patel in the Lok Sabha elections. As SIT cannot conduct a proper investigation, and the team cannot visit Malaysia or Chennai for investigation, we demand the case be handed over to the CBI, the MLA said. Meanwhile, former MLA SR Mahesh said that few SIT officials are investigating the case based on the directives from Congress leaders. There cannot be a proper probe into the case. We want the SIT to investigate to know who had downloaded the videos to pen drives and who had distributed them. As there was no arrest of any person in this regard, we doubt the investigation. So, we demand a CBI probe. A few Congress leaders have conspired to finish off the JDS, he said.
Karnataka ministers defend DKS, say JDS diverting attention
BENGALURU: Vokkaliga ministers in the Siddaramaiah cabinet on Wednesday rushed to defend Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar, who has come under fire from JDS and BJP leaders over his alleged role in the circulation of videos in JDS MP Prajwal Revannas sex scandal. The BJP-JDS leaders are also demanding that the State government hand over the probe to the CBI. Addressing a joint press conference, ministers Krishna Byregowda, R Ramalinga Reddy, N Chaluvaraya Swamy and Dr MC Sudhakar accused the JDS-BJP leaders of trying to divert attention from the main issue of rape and sexual harassment of several women and providing justice to the victims. Terming it the worlds biggest sex scandal, Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda said it is a conspiracy to divert attention from the probe to protect the main accused, Prajwal Revanna. He questioned if any member of former PM HD Deve Gowdas family had condemned the crimes committed by Prajwal. He said that BJP leader Devaraje Gowda, who is also a lawyer, got the evidence from a person working with the accused. He should have given it to the state police chief or Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, Byregowda said. Instead, Devaraje Gowda met JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy. Let them come to Hasanamba temple and reveal what was discussed between them. Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar accused JDS and BJP leaders of trying to discredit the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case, and hoping the case would be handed over to the CBI so it can go into cold storage. On the BJPs allegations that the government did not stop Prajwal from travelling abroad, the minister said there was no cause for action when he left the country. JDS leaders have launched a scathing attack on DCM Shivakumar and accused him of conspiring to circulate the pen drive. Kumaraswamy has demanded that he be dropped from the ministry.
Pen drive case: JDS Womens Wing demands CBI probe
BENGALURU: As a war of words between the senior Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress leaders continues over the sex scandal, the JDS Womens Wing has appealed to the Karnataka State Womens Commission to recommend to the state government to hand over the probe to the CBI. In a memorandum given to the Chairperson of the Commission, the JDS Womens Wing alleged that the SIT formed to probe the case has failed to carry out the investigation impartially, and hence, the probe should be handed over to the CBI to take action against all those involved in the case, apart from the distribution of pen drives, thereby providing justice to the victims. The JDS leaders also demanded the commission to recommend to the state government to direct the state police to register cases under the IT Act against those involved in the circulation of videos of the victims. Meanwhile, JDS leader and former CM HD Kumaraswamy continued his tirade against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and also accused the government of protecting those who indiscriminately circulated the videos. The former CM said that in the kidnap case, the victim was brought from her relatives house and not rescued from a farmhouse as claimed by the police officers. He said 12 women said to be victims in the case are kept in the Kumara Krupa Guest House in Bengaluru. Kumaraswamy questioned why notices were not issued to those who were involved in the circulation of pen drives. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, however, hit back at Kumaraswamy, terming him a hit-and-run politician. He accused the JDS leader of blackmailing politicians and officials.
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Araga alleges discrepancies in Prajwal probe
SHIVAMOGGA: Pointing at alleged discrepancies in the investigation on the pen drive leak case involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, former health minister Araga Jnanendra demanded that the case be transferred to the CBI. Talking to the media here on Wednesday, Araga said there are a good number of officers in the SIT, but they are not given a free hand in the investigation. The authorities are working under pressure from both the CM and the DCM. This was an old issue, which existed during the coalition of the JDS and Congress, and then both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were aware of it as well. But now, at the time of the general election, and to damage the (BJP-JDS) alliances prospects, the Congress has released the pen drive, he said. Even those who shared details of the pen drive should be held responsible. Both PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have stated that the culprit has to be punished. This is a conspiracy against former PM HD Deve Gowda to corner him in politics, said Araga. Accusing both the CM and the DCM of being behind this issue, Araga said the actual culprits are being protected and there were rumours that these pen drives were prepared in Malaysia, he alleged. Responding to a question on advocate Devaraja Gowda informing the state BJP president about it through a letter, Araga said he was not aware of the matter. But he questioned what made the Congress leaders rake up the issue at the last minute of the elections, when they were aware of it four years ago? He also expressed doubt whether the issue of leadership in the Vokkaliga community was also playing a key role behind the issue. Further, he demanded stringent action against those involved, despite their influence. MP BY Raghavendra was present.
MLC polls coming up, Congress eyes majority, chair
BENGALURU: If everything goes as expected, the Congress might gain the upper hand in the Legislative Council, and with this, the chairmans post is likely to go to the party. In the next few weeks, with the terms of many sitting MLCs ending, polls will be held for 18 Council seats, including Teachers and Graduates constituencies. At present, there are 70 MLCs in the 75-member House, including the Council chairman, as a few of them resigned from their posts a few months ago. With this, 18 posts will fall vacant in June. While 11 of them have been elected by MLAs, six are from Teachers and Graduates constituencies. With 136 MLAs in the Assembly, Congress has the upper hand and can elect eight MLCs, while the BJP-JDS alliance might get four. Meanwhile, the ECI has issued a poll notification for six seats -- three each for Teachers and Graduates. At present, Congress holds one seat, and the remaining five are represented by BJP and JDS MLCs. Congress leaders are hoping to get more seats from here. Sources in the Congress said many bills passed in the Assembly get stuck in the Council as the Congress does not have a majority in the Upper House. All these days, we had 29 MLCs among 75 members. But if we get eight to nine seats more, we will be in a majority and can pass bills, sources said. It also means that Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti might lose his chair. Now that Lok Sabha polls are over in Karnataka, political parties are not in the mood to take a break. Congress has already announced names of candidates for Teachers and Graduates constituencies. On the other hand, BJP has not announced the names of its candidates. BJP state president BY Vijayendra told TNIE that the party has already recommended two or three names for each constituency. Party leaders in Delhi are expected to give final names in a day.
Row over 'X' post: Karnataka Police summon Nadda, Malviya, BY Vijayendra
BENGALURU: The High Grounds police on Monday issued notices to BJP national president JP Nadda, IT cell head Amit Malviya and BJP state president BY Vijayendra to appear before the investigating officer within seven days for questioning, over a controversial post on social media platform X, put out by the state BJP unit. Based on a complaint filed on Sunday, the police registered an FIR and issued notices through the state BJP office. The post on social media allegedly intimidated members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Classes not to vote for a particular candidate. Also, they shared a video on social media, which allegedly showed the Congress preferring Muslims in the realm of reservation politics. The police also approached the First Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court to issue directions to delete the posts from their social media account and submit their objection. The court posted the next hearing to Thursday. The summons comes after an animated video was shared by the X handle of BJP Karnataka, following a complaint filed by the KPCC and Election Commission to the police on May 5, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
Muslim on temple panel: CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP's objection
BENGALURU: Even as the opposition BJP objected to the state governments appointment of a Muslim member to the Avimukteshwara swamy Brahmotsava committee at Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, Congress hit back saying such decisions were taken during the previous BJP government too. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked opposition leaders where they were when the previous BJP government appointed a Muslim as one of the members of the Committee. The state government recently appointed members, including a Muslim, for the Avimukteshwara SwamyBrahmotsava. BJP had objected to appointing a non-Hindu for a Hindu temple event. Congress leaders, including Siddaramaiah and Endowments Minister Ramalinga Reddy, slammed BJP and posted previous orders issued by the BJP government, showing Muslim being a member of the committee. Siddaramaiah in his social media account said BJP has exposed itself and is shamed. He pointed out that during 2020 and 2022, when BJP was in power, a Muslim was part of the committee. Where was your love for Hindutva then, he questioned. Avimukteshwara Swamy temple in Hoskote stands for unity and equality of all communities. People from all communities take part at all temple events here. But BJP thoughts are low. All BJP leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, should get well soon from this disease of saffronisation, he said. Ramalinga Reddy said BJP are like vultures always trying to get some benefit.
Rain woes: Waterlogged roads, traffic snarls
BENGALURU: Wednesday evenings rain left motorists struggling to navigate waterlogged roads across Bengaluru. The city received an average rainfall of 17.9mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to Bengaluru Traffic Police, slow-moving traffic was reported between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on Jayamahal Road, Veeranna Palya to Hebbal Circle, Benniganahalli Railway Bridge and other places due to rain and waterlogging. It was left to traffic police officials to find solutions for smooth flow of traffic. Kamakshi Palya traffic police cleared silt and garbage that has covered a percolation pit, to facilitate water to recede and traffic to flow smoothly. A tree fell on an autorickshaw on Thimmaiah Road under High Grounds police station limits, and in Anjana Nagar in Byadarahalli police limits. The BBMP control room got 152 complaints regarding trees and branches falling, and 40 were attended to on emergency basis. According to the VarunaMitra app, Doddabidarakallu in RR Nagar received 66mm of rainfall, Nayandahalli in West Zone received 51.50mm, RR Nagar ward recorded 51mm, Maruti Mandir ward 41mm, Vidyapeeta in South Zone 37.50mm, V Nagenahalli recorded 30.50mm, Kengeri 24mm, and Gottigere in Bommanahalli zone received 22mm rainfall on Wednesday evening. Rain along coast, South Interior Karnataka IMD officials stated that the trough/wind discontinuity from east Vidarbha to north Tamil Nadu runs from northeast Rajasthan to South Interior Karnataka across Madhya Maharashtra and North Interior Karnataka at 0.9km above mean sea level. A cyclonic circulation lies over Tamil Nadu and extends up to 1.5km above mean sea level, and due to these factors, rain is expected in Coastal and South Interior Karnataka. Due to the present weather conditions, a thunderstorm warning has been issued for seven days. Some places in Coastal and South Interior Karnataka will receive moderate rainfall between May 8 and May 11, and from May 12, moderate rainfall can be expected across Karnataka, the official said.
Not just relief, showers also bring sewage into Sheelavanthakere Lake
BENGALURU: Residents and lake activists who worked for the rejuvenation of Sheelavanthakere Lake in Whitefield are a worried lot as the dry lake is now being filled with sewage. Residents say the amalgamation of 110 villages into the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits without taking the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) into consideration 15 years ago is what has led to many lakes getting filled with sewage whenever it rains. The BWSSB lines are all along the stormwater drains (SWDs), and in many spots, residents are letting sewage into the drains, which is why many lakes are polluted. According to Murali Govindrajulu of Whitefield Rising, a residential welfare association, sewage started to gush into the lake catchment area allegedly from a BBMP stormwater drain following the rains between 4.30 am and 6 am on Wednesday. The Palike went ahead with the amalgamation of 110 villages, and it did not take BWSSB into consideration. And it looks like even now, the board is still not ready for it. The question boils down to fund allocation to set right things. The civic agencies will say, once we have money, we will do it, Govindrajulu added. He said the sewage enters the lake catchment behind the ITPL area. The sewage enters Pattanduru Agrahara Villages 1 and 2 and drains out at Nallurhalli Lake. Finally, it reaches Sheelavanthakere. All along, houses have let sewage into the SWDs and this is the reason why the lake gets polluted. Our loss is Tamil Nadus gain. We are unable to use the water, but through the bioremediation process, while flowing from here for about 100 km, the water becomes clean and enters Tamil Nadu, said Govindrajulu, adding that he has brought the issue to the attention of the Special Commissioner for Lakes and Forests, Preeti Gehlot, and BWSSB chief Ram Prasat Manohar. Sandeep Anirudhan, Convener, Citizens Agenda For Bengaluru, said, It is shocking to see that despite having had one of the worst water crises and heat waves on record, the government has not seen it fit to work with urgency to restore the wetlands of Bengaluru. The government should have already announced a Climate Action Plan and acted to save all lakes and ensure they are not polluted. There should be strict and urgent implementation of the Wetland Rules 2017, the Groundwater Act 2011, the KTCDA Act, etc., and allot funds and mobilise for this work on priority. BBMP Executive Engineer Bhuprada said she is aware of the situation and said SWD maintenance work is on across the city, and BWSSB is also executing its projects. Meanwhile, the BBMP Lake Department said the civic body will call for tenders and issue the work order soon. We need to put up a silt trap and increase the diversion channel. Once this work is done, there wont be any sewage flow into the lake, said Bhuprada.
Road caves in at Metro site in Pottery Town
BENGALURU: The heavy downpour in the city on Wednesday evening resulted in a sinkhole forming on Bore Bank Road where construction work is being carried out by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for its Pottery Town Metro station. No one has been injured in the incident that occurred at 5.45 pm. A portion of the road has been closed and traffic diverted. A top Metro official told TNIE, Due to the construction of the underground Pottery Town Metro station here, excavation work was on along the road.As part of the work, temporary supporting pile arrangements (Secant Pile) which are built to support the soil from spilling over gave in. Hence, a sinkhole developed on the road. This extends for 10 metres only. As a precautionary measure, a portion of the road running to 500 metres is being blocked to ensure that no one gets impacted in any manner. Another official said, The portion which got damaged was where we were building a sump for the underground station. There is a nearby drain on the railway station road here. It overflowed and water seeped in through the sump flooding it and weakening the soil. Police have diverted the traffic on one portion of the Bore Bank Road, which connects Tannery Road and Millers Road, through nearby smaller lanes, he added.
Joy of giving: Thalassemia survivor meets donor from Germany
BENGALURU: After getting a second chance at life, a thalassemia survivor from the city, 17-year-old Chirag, met his stem cell donor who flew halfway across the globe to see him on Wednesday. Roman Simnizki, a 29-year-old from Mnsingen in Germany, said, Theres no greater joy than knowing youve helped someone in need. Seeing Chirag healthy and full of life is the biggest reward. Chirag battled thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that significantly impacts patients quality of life, for most of his childhood. He had to endure fatigue and other health complications along with regular blood transfusions. For ten years, his family tirelessly searched for an unrelated donor. Their efforts were finally fruitful in 2016, when a perfect match was found in Roman through the DKMS (Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei) database. The most exciting moment of my life was when I got to know there was a match. I used to go to school, come back for transfusions, and go back to school again. So the change was scary, Chirag replied, when asked about his initial reaction to a matching donor. Now leading a healthy life, from playing basketball to preparing for IIT, Chirag says he aims to give back to society in the smallest of ways. Dr Revathi Raj, Paediatric Haematologist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, and Chirags physician, says, There is a significant burden of thalassemia in our country, as more than 10,000 children are born with the disease every year. Beta-thalassemia major is a severe form of the disease that requires regular blood transfusions and, potentially, a stem cell transplant for a cure. He hoped that more people like Roman register as potential stem cell donors so more patients could undergo lifesaving stem cell transplants. To register as a potential stem cell donor, one must be between 18 and 55 years of age, and give a swab test from the inside of the cheeks to collect tissue cells. The tissue sample is then sent to the lab to be analyzed for HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen). It is then listed anonymously on the international search platform for matching stem cell donors.
Man held for double murder in Belagvi village
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