Top news developments in Karnataka on May 4, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is holding a series of meetings today with various departments on implementation of budget announcements.
2. Employees of Life Insurance Corporation are holding a ‘walkout strike’ opposing IPO. Protest at Jeevan Prakash building, J.C. Road, 11.30 a.m onwards.
3. Investigation into Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam continues with new arrests being made almost every day.
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation is planning to install charging stations for electric vehicles. Company to spell out its strategies for supporting green vehicles besides announcing the locations of new charging stations.
1. Shivaji Jayanti procession is being held in Belagavi in the evening. Police security tightened across the city.
2. A press meet by All India Kisan Sabha at Kalaburagi.
Mid-day meal workers are holding a protest demanding fulfilment of their demands, including making their work permanent.
Goa Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju visited six victims of the nightclub fire who are undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital. Talking to reporters outside the GMCH, the Governor termed the fire incident as “unfortunate” and said that the injured were receiving the best care.
A massive fire in Kollam destroyed ten fishing boats, complicating rescue efforts due to explosions and poor access.
Japan and Australia call for calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets, escalating regional military tensions.
At the T.N. Rising Madurai Summit, CM Stalin announced 91 MoUs and ₹36,660 crore in investments for balanced regional development.
Supreme Court Justice R. Mahadevan emphasizes environmental protection as a constitutional right, urging genuine institutional commitment over mere symbolism.
Virat Kohli visits Simhachalam temple to offer prayers after India's ODI series win against South Africa, captivating fans.
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan labels Jamaat-e-Islami Hind as anti-social, denying any endorsement from CPI(M) or LDF.
ED set to chargesheet Gurugram realty firm and promoter for ₹222 crore fraud linked to PMAY and homebuyer exploitation.
A massive fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa killed several people, including staff and tourists, exposing severe safety lapses and illegal construction. Authorities have filed an FIR against the club’s owner and general manager, while a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the tragedy.
Karnataka initiates tender process for fishing port mechanization and management, developing Honnavar Port under PPP model, says Union Minister.
Court to announce verdict in actor Dileep's high-profile rape case on December 8, following an eight-year trial.
Head constable suspended after FIR for allegedly stealing ₹11 lakh in cash from a seized vehicle in Bengaluru.