Top news developments in Karnataka on May 22, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 22, 2024
1. With spells of rain in Bengaluru exposing many civic problems, such as inundation of low-lying areas and deterioration of road condition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are touring the city to inspect preparedness for monsoon. City’s civic body BBMP claims that flood-prone areas have reduced.
2. In a major goof up by the Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Limited, what is labelled veterinary nasal spray has been supplied to State-run hospitals in Karnataka. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that the nasal spray — oxymetazoline hydrochloride solution — procured by the medical supplies corporation from a private pharmaceuticals company is not for animal use. However, as a precautionary measure, the corporation is sending back all stock of the solution that has been supplied.
3. Department of Forests, K.R. Pura zone, Bengaluru Urban division, is celebrating International Leopard Day today. It is holding an awareness jatha (fair), nature walk, talk by experts,and quiz competition. Sanjay Gubbi, senior scientist, Holemathi Nature Foundation, and Shankargowda Alagonda, Assistant Conservator of Forest, Bengaluru North sub-division, will deliver keynote addresses. The programme is being held at Kadugodi Tree Park, Kadugodi Plantation, Whitefield, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
4. Veteran Congress leader Iqbal Ahmed Saradagi, who represented Kalaburagi twice in the Lok Sabha, has passed away. His funeral prayer would be held at a local masjid in Kalaburagi at 5 pm.
5. Vanita, a dance presentation focusing on women power, will be performed by Sharaddha Aparna, Nikitha Manjunath, Shreyasi Gopinath, Soundarya Srivatsa, Nandini Ganeshan and Anuradha Patwardhan at Seva Sadan, 14th Cross, Malleswaram, from 5.15 p.m.
6. Akriti Chitrakala has organised the third edition of an art exhibition and sale of works by Purnima, Avinash, Rose Mary, Preeti Prasuna, Snigdha Panda at Chitrakala Parishath, Kumarakrupa Road, near Shivananda Circle, from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1. Police book one more case against BJP MLA from Belthangady Harish Poonja for creating ruckus in Belthangady police station on May 18 night. The MLA had protested against the arrest of Belthangady taluk BJP Yuva Morcha president Shashiraj Shetty in connection with alleged illegal stone quarrying at Melantabettu village in Dakshina Kannada district.
CPI-M accepts DMK's five-seat offer for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, prioritizing INDIA bloc unity over seat demands.
Ricky Rai, son of former underworld operative Muthappa Rai, on Monday appeared before the Bengaluru Traffic Police for questioning in connection with a case involving a Lamborghini performing dangerous stunts at Anil Kumble Circle on March 21.
The Dispur election heats up as 'CongBJP' defections shape a high-stakes contest between veteran candidates from BJP and Congress.
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium conducts readiness drill ahead of IPL 2026, ensuring upgrades and technical preparations are complete.
First-level randomisation of EVMs completed in Nagapattinam for upcoming elections, ensuring transparency and security.
A district-level committee in Krishnagiri has been formed to assess and verify seizure claims of goods and cash.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy pledges government support for local fishermen and farmers facing challenges in Andhra Pradesh.
MP M. Sribharat urges collective efforts to revive Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, highlighting key reforms for crucial recovery and growth.
141 candidates have filed nominations for Kozhikode's Assembly elections, with scrutiny on March 24 and campaigning intensifying.
BJP's Vijayendra accuses Congress of using money to influence Bagalkot bypolls, urging voters to reject their tactics.
First randomization of electronic voting machines completed in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts for upcoming Assembly elections.
RPF seizes 10.12 kg of unclaimed cannabis worth ₹5.06 lakh from a train in Mangaluru.
Kolar's groundwater levels rise to 50-100 ft due to the K.C. Valley project, ensuring clean water and improved health outcomes.