Top news developments in Karnataka on July 5, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Anti-Corruption Bureau early this morning raided Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan’s house and office in Bengaluru. His supporters have called it a “targeted” attack.
2. Heavy rains continue to pound the coastal districts. District administrations of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada have declared a holiday to schools and colleges in the region. Parts of South Interior Karnataka such as Kodagu have also seen heavy rains with orange alert declared.
3. Two top officials of Karnataka were arrested yesterday in two separate corruption cases. Investigations continue into both the cases, one of former ADGP Amrit Paul in PSI recruitment scam and the other of former Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner H. Manjunath.
4. KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah will hold a joint press conference today on some of the recent developments in Karnataka and multiple allegations of corruption. It also gains significance in the light of the two being seen as not being on the same page on many issues.
5. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to hold a meeting today on road transport corporations and issues faced by them.’
6. WeBhinna is organising the 93rd birthday celebrations of filmmaker M.S. Sathyu. As part of the celebrations, a play Gul-e-Bakavali written by Sudhir Attavar and directed by M.S. Sathyu will be staged on Tuesday at A.D.A. Rangamandra on J.C. Road at 6.30 p.m.
7. Indian Institute of Cartoonists is hosting an exhibition of foreign cartoons. As many as 110 cartoons by foreign cartoonists will be displayed in the exhibition at Indian Cartoon Gallery, No. 1 Midford House, Midford Garden, off M.G. Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Maharashtra SEC extends voters' list publication deadline to January 3 ahead of municipal elections on January 15.
A new irradiation center near Hyderabad airport will reduce transportation costs and damage for fruit farmers, boosting exports.
CBI challenges Delhi HC's suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case at the Supreme Court.
Ramanathapuram farmers seek timely preservation of water bodies
BJP leaders claim town panchayat results reflect Congress government's failure amid ongoing leadership struggles and unmet promises.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Thursday stood at 132.95 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 199 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
Suvendu Adhikari urges Bangladesh to end attacks on Hindus, promising continued protests if violence persists against the community.
New Mayor V.K. Minimol prioritizes anti-corruption and a comprehensive mobility plan for Kochi's urban development and efficiency.
O. Sadasivan elected Mayor of Kozhikode, emphasizing collaborative city development and prioritizing waste management and agricultural projects.
The procedure of endoscopic removal of stone and blockage from the bile duct, followed by placement of Common Bile Duct (CBD) stent, widely practised in leading medical institutions and private hospitals, was performed for the first time at Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital on a 10-year-old girl.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes political decorum and warns against crime and character assassination in politics.
Prashant Jagtap joins Congress, citing ideological differences with NCP and criticizing BJP ahead of Pune civic elections.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removes 'Hurriyat chairman' title amid pressure from authorities, sparking varied reactions across Kashmir's political landscape.