Konkani writer Ronald Sequeira passes away
Renowned Konkani writer Ronald Sequeira, 'Sikeram Surathkal', passed at 69. Known for 'Garjek Podath', revered for storytelling and cultural essence. Cherished for affable, gentle nature.
Karnataka registers 99.83% results in ICSE, 99.49% in ISC - The Hindu
Karnataka registers 99.83% results in ICSE, 99.49% in ISC The Hindu
Ktaka sex scandal: Shivakumar behind pen drive release, claims BJP leader
Ktaka sex scandal: Shivakumar behind pen drive release, claims BJP leader Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP leader G. Devaraje Gowda on Monday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is behind the release of the pen drive containing videos of sexual assault allegedly by former PM H.D. Deve Gowdas grandson and NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna. [] The post Ktaka sex scandal: Shivakumar behind pen drive release, claims BJP leader appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends SIT in sexual assault probe against MP Prajwal Revanna The Times of India
SIT grills Revanna; ex-Minister moves bail plea
It is said that Revanna has been denying allegations against him and is not cooperating with investigators
Prajwal case: Those possessing explicit videos also liable to face legal action, says SIT
BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Crucial Polls Northern Karnataka
MANGALURU: May 7th marks a crucial electoral showdown in the Northern Karnataka region, with 14 constituencies, including Kalyana-Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka, heading to the polls. The electoral arena is set for a fierce contest between the Congress and BJP, both vying to secure significant seats and bolster their respective standings at the Center. Amidst this electoral fervor, several constituencies are poised for particularly intriguing battles. The BJP is primarily focusing on the image of Modi and showcasing developmental initiatives, including the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, in its bid to secure votes. Meanwhile, the Congress party is relying on its guarantee schemes and leveraging the anti-incumbency sentiment as key strategies for electoral success. The 14 constituencies slated for elections tomorrow encompass Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, and Davangere. In the 2019 election, BJP had won all these seats. This electoral spectacle features a noteworthy lineup of candidates, including two Union Ministers, two former Chief Ministers, and the children of three Karnataka Cabinet Ministers, alongside the son-in-law of the AICC president. The districts have witnessed a flurry of political activity, with both state and central leaders canvassing extensively for their candidates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with leaders like Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Vijayendra, has spearheaded vigorous campaigns, while Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge have mobilized their forces with equal fervor. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM and KPCC president DK Shivakumar have strategically shifted focus to the North Karnataka region post the conclusion of elections in South and Coastal Karnataka on April 26. Of particular interest is the Gulbarga constituency in the Kalyana Karnataka region, where sitting MP Dr. Umesh Jadhav locks horns with Congress candidate Radhakrishna. Radhakrishna, who is the son-in-law of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, is at the heart of a political battleground. With the BJP determined to unseat the Congress candidate on the home turf of the AICC president, the Congress has launched an extensive campaign to reclaim its stronghold. Mallikarjun Kharge himself has undertaken numerous tours across Kalyana Karnataka, leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to bolster his party's influence in the region. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi is fighting against Congress candidate Vinod Asooti in Dharwad. Lingayat seer Dingaleshwar Swamiji's vocal opposition to Joshi's candidacy further underscores the intricacies of local dynamics, leaving people curious about the seer's followers' voting patterns. In Bidar, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Bhagwanth Khuba, seeks reelection against Congress' youthful contender Sagar Khandre, son of Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre, amplifying the clash of political legacies. Similarly, in Chikkodi, Priyankar Satish Jarkiholi, daughter of PWD Belagavi district witnesses familial and political confrontations, with PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi's daughter Priyankar Satish Jarkiholi stepping into the electoral arena for the first time against BJP's sitting MP Annasaheb Jolle in Chikkodi. Former CM and BJP leader Jagadish Shettar squares off against Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkars son Mrinal Hebbalkar in Belgaum. Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's bid for an MP seat from Haveri faces a challenge from Congress' Anandswamy Gaddadevaramath, while Samyukta Patil, daughter of Agriculture Marketing Minister Shivanand Patil, confronts BJP's PC Gaddigaudar who has been winning the seat for BJP since 2004. JD(S), which is in alliance with BJP in Karnataka, is not contesting in any of the 14 constituencies where the election is scheduled on Tuesday. However, JD(S) state president and former CM HD Kumaraswamy, along with his leaders, has been campaigning for the BJP candidates in the North Karnataka region.
Theme-based polling stations add colour to the festival of democracy
Such initiatives have been taken up in various districts as part of SVEEP activities
More than 150 hospitalised after consuming food, ice cream at Karnataka wedding - The Indian Express
More than 150 hospitalised after consuming food, ice cream at Karnataka wedding The Indian Express
Officer on poll duty dies of heart attack in Bidar district
Bangla immigrants await citizenship, hope to vote in next election
Former MLA-educationist Nagareddy Patil passes away
Arrangements put in place for smooth polling in Raichur today
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 3: Heatwave Looms Over North Karnataka, Gujarat On Polling Day NDTV Profit
Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds discussion with DGP - The New Indian Express
Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds discussion with DGP The New Indian Express
Heatwave hits mango crop, fruit turns dearer
Lack of moisture in the soil and prolonged dry spell damaged the crop whose production has severely dropped across all mango growing areas in Karnataka; around 4 lakh tonnes harvest expected
Heatwave hits mango crop, fruit turns dearer - The Hindu
Heatwave hits mango crop, fruit turns dearer The Hindu
Karnataka sex scandal: No sight of Prajwal Revanna yet, SIT asks victims to reach police on helpline The Economic Times
North Karnataka: BJP, Congress in direct fight for 14 Lok Sabha seats - Frontline
North Karnataka: BJP, Congress in direct fight for 14 Lok Sabha seats Frontline
Karnataka appeared dissatisfied with Central allotment of over 3,400 crore towards drought relief
Appearing in Supreme Court, the State said it is contesting the data provided by the Union government
Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 3: All about North Karnataka heavyweight candidates, constituencies Deccan Herald
Acid test for many veterans, new entrants as 14 constituencies go to polls today
The BJP had won all 14 LS seats in 2019 in these constituencies, which the Congress wants to gain back, riding on the guarantee schemes
MTR's Karunadu Swada brings back often-forgotten recipes of Karnataka - ETHospitality
MTR's Karunadu Swada brings back often-forgotten recipes of Karnataka ETHospitality
Preparations on to ensure free and fair polling today
A general holiday has been declared for all government offices, schools, colleges and public sector undertakings
Video Shows Couple Getting Intimate Inside Bengaluru Metro, Police Responds - NDTV
Video Shows Couple Getting Intimate Inside Bengaluru Metro, Police Responds NDTV
City court in Karnataka remands H D Revanna's aide to 8-day police custody in woman abduction case Deccan Herald
Hallikerehundi Bhagyaraj urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to pay attention to the suffering of farmers in his native region and announce a special package for them
Election officials from various countries impressed by poll preparations in Belagavi
The team comprised representatives of five countries, Cambodia, Moldova, Nepal, Seychelles, Tunisia
As the temperature continues to soar, animals at Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysuru are beating the heat, thanks to the summer management plan initiated by the zoo management to keep them healthy and fit
Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna named in Rs 800 crore scam
Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna named in Rs 800 crore scam Bengaluru: A complaint has been registered with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Karnataka Lokayukta against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani and five others on Monday in connection with alleged Rs 800 crore scam. The complaint was registered by BJP Bengaluru South [] The post Kharges son-in-law Radhakrishna named in Rs 800 crore scam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Election staff reach polling stations in Shivamogga
Shivamogga district administration has identified 87 vulnerable booths and 104 vulnerable areas. The administration has identified 26 booths in the Naxal-affected areas. Additional forces will be deployed to ensure smooth polling in the area
ISRO conducts key ignition test
BJP workers stage protest in front of Shivamogga DC office
Bhagini Ramotsava - Music Festival: Carrying the legacy of artistic excellence - Star of Mysore
Bhagini Ramotsava - Music Festival: Carrying the legacy of artistic excellence Star of Mysore
Bantwal: Dog rescued from abandoned well | udayavani - Udayavani English
Bantwal: Dog rescued from abandoned well | udayavani Udayavani English
Reservation quota will increase beyond 50 pc if Cong forms govt: Rahul Gandhi in MP
Reservation quota will increase beyond 50 pc if Cong forms govt: Rahul Gandhi in MP Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that his party will increase the reservation quota beyond 50 per cent if the party returns to power. He claimed the Congress is fighting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections to protect [] The post Reservation quota will increase beyond 50 pc if Cong forms govt: Rahul Gandhi in MP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Fact Check: Karnataka Congress workers DIDN'T burn themselves while setting Modi effigy on fire India Today
Events tomorrow - MAY 7: BSS Vidyodaya (formerly Bhagini Seva Samaja) - Star of Mysore
Events tomorrow - MAY 7: BSS Vidyodaya (formerly Bhagini Seva Samaja) Star of Mysore
With knack for finding solutions, this innovator builds barriers for rivers
BENGALURU : The world today is overflowing with ideas and concepts on how technology can shape the future, creating a hope for restoring and protecting our depleting natural environment. Amidst the chatter, few solutions stand out as beacons, guiding us towards imagining and building a better future. D Chandrasekhar, an ex-merchant navy captain and innovator from Bengaluru, is one such individual a passionate advocate for crafting cost-effective solutions using simple techniques to address complex problems. With two companies AlphaMERS and BetaTank Robotics Pvt Ltd -- under his helm, the 61-year-old has always possessed a knack for devising out-of-the-box solutions by simply observing his surroundings. Through AlphaMERS, he pioneered unique river barriers designed to collect solid waste without disrupting the water bodys flow. This innovative approach ensures that trash is brought to the riverbank without using excessive resources. Subsequently, the collected waste is either recycled by NGOs or government bodies, serving as a sustainable model for waste management. Chandrasekhar joined the merchant navy in 1980, a time when career choices were limited. It was a choice between joining the defence or working in a bank. Fortunately, I cleared the merchant navy tests, but I was always a thinker. I pondered over the various issues plaguing India and contemplated solutions, he recalls. Traveling broadens ones perspective, and over time, I became deeply connected to Indias identity. As a young person, I often wondered why my country couldnt achieve certain things. The vision of clean rivers abroad always lingered in my mind, he adds, his voice filled with enthusiasm. D Chandrasekhar with his team The former captains journey into innovation began in 1995, when he was cleaning a petrol tank with his peers, using buckets. He recalls expressing his discontent, asserting that one day, he would develop robots to clean the tanks. That dream remained unrealised for nearly three decades until 2019, when M/s OIL offered incubation and financial support for our robot project, he shares. BetaTank Robotics, incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, introduced the six-legged robot, revolutionising safety, cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability in the oil industry. The companys groundbreaking work was recognised with the Best Startup award at India Energy Week. Currently, we have around 15 patents in the pipeline. Ive come to realise that many are spending millions daily on basic tasks using technology, which is unnecessary. We are not a profit-driven company; our focus is on addressing fundamental issues, whether in ports, rivers, reservoirs or the ocean, Chandrasekhar explains. In 2010, he founded AlphaMERS with a similar mission: to find effective solutions for water bodies. His intuitive understanding of seas, oceans, waves and currents guided the companys initiatives. The river-cleaning plan, which costs only Rs 85 lakh for 10 locations in Chennai as compared to the billions spent abroad, showcases the effectiveness of his approach. Despite the financial challenges inherent in Indias landscape, Chandrasekhar and his team push themselves to innovate and contribute to environmental conservation. Waste from a river being collected using the river barrier method The river barriers, designed to trap trash, utilise mesh to minimise drag forces a solution rooted in hydrodynamics. In its inaugural year in 2018, this approach removed 2,200 tonnes of plastics from a coastal river, subsequently scaling to Chennai as compared to the billions (millions) spent abroad.Additionally, the company developed silt traps that passively capture sediments, which can then be efficiently removed using dedicated conveyors. These innovations have already been implemented in several lakes in Bengaluru. Chandrasekhar and his team have also designed a device called Wave Energy Converter (WEC) to harness renewable energy from sea waves. The initial tests showed it can generate 5 kW of electricity. However, he adds that commercial interest has been low. The team has also worked on a wave-powered boat that can help save a lot of energy. I want the younger generation to believe that they can design anything in India. Confidence is key. While oil and minerals may not be equitably distributed worldwide, intelligence is universal. Our ability to innovate and find solutions lies within each of us. India has the potential to lead in technology globally; we just need to take the necessary risks, he adds. An excavator gathers trash from a river The former navy captain, with his infectious spirit, reflects on his teams achievements in cleaning three city rivers. He humbly says, If an average person like me can do it, why not others? A solution to collect trash in rivers AlphaMERS-developed river barriers to arrest trash are currently running in Tamil Nadu, Kochi, Cooum, Addiyar, Thoothukudi, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Puducherry, Ulsoor in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Musi, Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Kerala court directs police to file case against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, MLA on bus drivers complaint Thiruvananthapuram: A Thiruvananthapuram court on Monday directed the Kerala Police to register a case against city Mayor Arya Rajendran, her husband and MLA K.M. Sachin Dev, and others for obstructing a bus driver from doing his job and other charges. [] The post Kerala court directs police to file case against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, MLA on bus drivers complaint appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mysuru artists to draw giant size rangoli of Raghavendra Swamy at Manthralaya - Star of Mysore
Mysuru artists to draw giant size rangoli of Raghavendra Swamy at Manthralaya Star of Mysore
Women of country will give you answer: Congress hits out at PM on Karnataka sex scandal
NEW DELHI: Stepping up attack on the BJP over sexual abuse allegations against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka, the Congress of Monday alleged that the Modi government has always protected those who commit crimes against women. Former All India Mahila Congress chief Netta D'Souza said the BJP has only given slogans such as 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', but the reality is there before the people of the country. Be it the brave women wrestlers or daughters like Ankita Bhandari, the prime minister did not try to provide justice to any daughter. The BJP government has always protected those who commit crimes against women, she alleged at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here. She was referring to the murder of 19-year-old receptionist Ankita Bhandari at a resort near Rishikesh allegedly by its owner, who was the son of a BJP leader, and two of his accomplices in 2022. Karnataka SIT announces helpline for sexual assault survivors in Prajwal Revanna case The Congress has also been attacking the BJP over the sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. The women of the country are very angry on the issue of Prajwal Revanna. Women are forced to think that the real character of the person, who was under the protection of Modi ji inside Parliament for the last 5 years, has been revealed to the country, she said. If someone else had done the same thing then Modi ji would have been saying all over the country -- 'Look, we have caught the criminal to protect our daughters', D'Souza said. But now when it comes to his favourite person, his attitude is in front of the entire country, she said. While the Congress has been attacking the BJP over the allegations of sexual abuse against leaders of its ally JD(S), the BJP has blamed the Congress government in Karnataka for the delayed action against the accused and said it would push for the full might of law against the accused. D'Souza said PM Modi had shared the stage with Prajwal Revanna, who is seeking re-election from Hassan Lok Sabha seat, and sought votes for him. If Modi is there, then it is possible for Prajwal Revanna to flee abroad. If Modi is there, then it was possible for Prajwal Revanna to sit in Parliament. But today Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Smriti Irani are silent, she said. Modi ji was saying that the vote given to Prajwal Revanna would strengthen him. Now the women of the country will give you an answer on '400 paar', she said, referring to the BJP's election slogan. Prajwal and his father H D Revanna were booked by police on Sunday on charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation based on a complaint from a woman who worked in their household. Prajwal is the grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and a nephew of Karnataka's former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. Faced with unrelenting attacks from the Congress and other political parties, the JD(S), an ally of the BJP, has suspended Prajwal. Karnataka JD(S) MLA H D Revanna was arrested by the Special Investigation Team on Saturday in a kidnapping case linked to sexual abuse allegations against his son Prajwal soon after a court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said a 'Blue Corner' notice has been issued and Interpol's help is being taken to bring Prajwal Revanna back to India. Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka government to give financial assistance to rape victims
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Belgaum Lok Sabha polls 2024: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
Belgaum Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Belgaum gears up for Lok Sabha elections on May 7, 2024, Phase 3. Results to be announced on June 4. Key contenders include Jagadeesh Shettar (BJP) and Mrunal Ravindra Hebbalkar (INC). In 2019, BJP's Angadi Suresh Channabasappa won with a significant margin. Similar victory in 2014 highlighted BJP's dominance. Voter turnout crucial for Karnataka's political landscape. Stay tuned for updates.
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21 heads of cattle, being transported illegally to slaughter house, rescued in Davanagere Public TV English
Shravanabelagola MLA C.N. Balakrishna said the JD(S) had requested the SP to entrust some policemen to keep a tab on the developments in the case
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Celebrates the Season of Mangoes at Bengaluru Baking Company - APN News
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Celebrates the Season of Mangoes at Bengaluru Baking Company APN News
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Opinion | Phase 3: Karnataka and Maharashtra Emerge as Crucial Battlegrounds - MSN
Opinion | Phase 3: Karnataka and Maharashtra Emerge as Crucial Battlegrounds MSN
SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in 2022 hate speech case
SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in 2022 hate speech case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the anticipatory bail plea filed by Umar Ansari, son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with the alleged hate speech case registered against him by Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police during the 2022 Assembly [] The post SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in 2022 hate speech case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
ED recovers over 19 kg gold from bank locker of cyber thug
ED recovers over 19 kg gold from bank locker of cyber thug New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized 19.5 kg of gold valued at Rs 14.04 crore from the locker of a cyber fraudster maintained in the name of his mother with the Ballabgarh branch of Indian Bank in Haryanas Faridabad on [] The post ED recovers over 19 kg gold from bank locker of cyber thug appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka horror: Mother throws 6-year-old mute boy into crocodile-infested Kali Lake - The Week
Karnataka horror: Mother throws 6-year-old mute boy into crocodile-infested Kali Lake The Week
Karnataka BJP's animated video case: Congress files FIR against JP Nadda, Amit Malviya for promoting hatred | Mint Mint
Karnataka Election Phase 3 voting tomorrow: Key fight in Haveri, Dharwad, Balgaum - 227 candidates in fray Business Today
Karnataka cops lodge FIR against BJP's Nadda, Malviya on Congress' complaint over intimidation of SC, ST m The Economic Times
BJP will transform growth trajectory of Odisha: PM Modi
BJP will transform growth trajectory of Odisha: PM Modi New Delhi: Emphasising that his government remains committed to the vision of Developed Odisha Developed India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the people of Odisha see BJP as the only party that can fulfill their aspirations. Addressing public rallies in Berhampur [] The post BJP will transform growth trajectory of Odisha: PM Modi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Over 30 LS seats from Bengal assured this time, says Home Minister Amit Shah
Over 30 LS seats from Bengal assured this time, says Home Minister Amit Shah Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the BJPs victory in over 30 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal was assured this time. We are confident of our victory in at least 30 seats. It is also [] The post Over 30 LS seats from Bengal assured this time, says Home Minister Amit Shah appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery
PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery Nashik (Maharashtra): In a sensational operation, at least two thieves, one shrouded in a PPE kit, broke into the locker hold of the ICICI Home Finance Co. Ltd Nashik branch and scooted off with gold jewellery worth around Rs 4.93 [] The post PPE-clad thieves clean Nashik ICICI Home Finance locker of Rs 5 cr gold jewellery appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Is it better to shift to Mumbai, Pune due to Bengaluru's bad infra, water, weather? Entrepreneur's post sp The Economic Times
Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: BJP, Congress Again Set for Battle in 14 Seats; Check Key Candidates
The segments where elections will be held on Tuesday are: Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davangere and Shimoga
BJPs Karnataka push is a reaction to its weaknesses - The Indian Express
BJPs Karnataka push is a reaction to its weaknesses The Indian Express
Woman Throws Son, 6, Into Crocodile-Infested River, Body Found Day Later - NDTV
Woman Throws Son, 6, Into Crocodile-Infested River, Body Found Day Later NDTV
SIT announces helpline for victims in Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case
BENGALURU: The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged sexual harassment of women by Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has come out with a helpline number for the victims to approach them. SIT chief and Additional Director General of Police B K Singh said in a statement the victims can call 6360938947. Singh said the victims need not have to visit the SIT office as the team would personally approach them to offer them relief. The SIT also warned people at large not to share the videos showing women being sexually assaulted and molested allegedly by Revanna on social media or personal messenger applications. It is easy to trace people sharing these videos on messenger services, so action will be taken against such individuals, Singh said. He also noted that sharing such videos would damage the reputation and honour of victims. Prajwal was to arrive from Dubai? SIT draws a blank Prajwal is seeking re-election from Hassan as an JD(S)-BJP alliance candidate. The constituency went for polls on April 26. JD(S) joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year. Prajwal reportedly left the country on April 27, a day after the polling, and a blue corner notice has been issued against him. While rape and molestation cases have been registered against Prajwal, his father and MLA H D Revanna has been arrested and remanded to police custody for kidnapping a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by the 33-year-old MP. Prajwal Revanna case: Karnataka government to give financial assistance to rape victims
BJP, Congress again set for battle in 14 LS seats in Karnataka - The Economic Times
BJP, Congress again set for battle in 14 LS seats in Karnataka The Economic Times
Karnataka: Boy dies after mother throws him in crocodile-infested river after fight with husband The Financial Express
In drought-hit Karnataka region, fears of change in Constitution find fertile ground The Indian Express
Karnataka's 14 Lok Sabha Seats Witness Intense Battle Between BJP and Congress
Karnataka's 14 Lok Sabha Seats Witness Intense Battle Between BJP and Congress The Congress and BJP will lock horns on the electoral battleground again in less than a fortnight in Karnataka, as the stage is set for the second phase of elections in the 14 remaining Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday. It is going to be a straight fight between the ruling Congress and BJP in Parliamentary segments in the northern districts. The JD(S) is not contesting in these seats and is supporting its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partner -- the BJP. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The first phase of polling in 14 seats in most of the southern and coastal districts was held on April 26. A total of 227 candidates -- 206 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for the second phase. More than 2.59 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in 28,269 polling stations where voting will take place between 7 am to 6 pm. The segments where elections will be held on Tuesday are: Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davangere and Shimoga. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP had swept all these 14 seats, defeating Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and ruling the state then. Having scored a thumping victory in the Assembly elections last year, the Congress now appears determined to put up a strong show. Karnataka is the most important state for the BJP in south India as it's only here that it has held power in the past. Speaking to PTI, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said adequate security arrangements have been made for Tuesday's polling. ''Around 1.45 lakh polling officials have been deployed across the 14 constituencies. In addition, 35,000 civil police personnel, 65 companies of Central Paramilitary forces and armed police of other states will be deployed for the polling day,'' he said. Besides this, 4,000 micro-observers will also be on duty and 17,000 polling stations will be covered by webcasting, he added. Davangere has the maximum number of 30 candidates, followed by 23 in Shimoga and Raichur has the least number - eight. Former Chief Ministers Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri) and Jagadish Shettar (Balgaum), Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and Bhagwanth Khuba (Bidar) -- all from BJP; Congress' Geetha Shivrajkumar (Shimoga) -- wife of actor Shivrajkumar and daughter of former CM S Bangarappa and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani (Gulbarga), are among the prominent names in the fray. Also in the contest are MP and veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa's son B Y Raghavendra, suspended party leader and former Deputy CM K S Eshwarappa -- both from Shimoga, former Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri and ex-Minister B Sreeramulu of BJP from Uttara Kannada and Bellary respectively and retired IAS officer G Kumar Naik of Congress from Raichur. Stakes are high for several Ministers in this phase with their children in fray. Sons of Ministers Laxmi Hebbalkar and Eshwar Khandre - Mrinal Ravindra Hebbalkar and Sagar Khandre - are contesting from Belgaum and Bidar respectively, while daughters of Ministers Satish Jarkiholi and Shivanand Patil -Priyanka Jarkiholi and Samyukta Patil- are in contention in Chikkodi and Bagalkot respectively. Prabha Mallikarjun, wife of Minister S S Mallikarjun and daughter-in-law of veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa, is in the fray from Davangere. The Congress' performance in the elections, especially in the second phase which covers almost all Lingayat-dominated districts, is crucial, as the party did not win one of them in 2019, and to also check whether the grand old party has managed to retain the support of a section of Lingayats -- considered as the BJP's core vote-base -- which seemed to have somewhat shifted towards it in the 2023 Assembly polls. The Lok Sabha election is being seen as a big test of sorts for Congress state unit chief D K Shivakumar, who has made no secret of his ambition to become chief minister, amid speculations of change in guard mid-way of the Assembly term. The stakes are also high for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as victory in this election is seen as key to strengthening his hands, analysts say. It is also seen as a kind of a ''litmus test'' for state BJP president B Y Vijayendra, who has the onerous task of helping the party retain its supremacy in the Lok Sabha polls, by regaining its traditional Lingayat vote-base. Ensuring a BJP sweep is paramount for the son of veteran leader B S Yediyurappa, to consolidate his position and silence critics who have questioned his selection to the post, overlooking seniors and seasoned hands. The ruling Congress is mostly banking on the implementation of its populist five guarantee schemes while the BJP seems to be leveraging the ''Modi factor'' to the hilt.
How drying up of nearly 150 lakes is killing the city of gardens, Bengaluru - The Economic Times
How drying up of nearly 150 lakes is killing the city of gardens, Bengaluru The Economic Times
Know Your City: Bengaluru's Sandesha Museum of Communication that shares its history with Museum Road The Indian Express
Anti-Modi wave has increased across the country during LS polls: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Hindustan Times
Only 3% of women entrepreneurs get funding in India, finds report
BENGALURU: Only three per cent of women entrepreneurs in Tier 2 and 3 cities in India have access to external funding such as bank loans or equity investments, to start or expand their businesses, according to a white paper published by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), in collaboration with SALT-mysaltapp. The paper highlighted the perils of women entrepreneurs and lack of a level playing field in the industry. Titled At the Helm: Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Middle India, was aimed at understanding the complex socio-economic dynamics affecting womens entrepreneurship in Middle India, defined as Tier 2 and 3 cities. The study was conducted with the participation of 300 women across 30 cities, with a focus on businesses with a track record of at least three years and employing more than 10 people. In all cases, the women interviewed were either founders themselves, or playing a full-time, decision-making role in the family business. The paper found a severe information gap due to the lack of gender-disaggregated data. This becomes crucial to counter stereotypes, create interest in this segment and make effective policy interventions based on data. The study noted that given the countrys achievements in high STEM and postgraduate education for girls, this trend is baffling. Optimistically, the paper found that the sample is a diverse batch of educated women entrepreneurs with 14% holding graduate degrees and 55% having pursued higher education, indicating a wide range of professional backgrounds. However, due to many other responsibilities, many entrepreneurs are between the age group of 30 and 60 years, underscoring that women have late success. There is also a noticeable trend that cities deemed safer for women see a higher propensity for them to take entrepreneurial risks and establish businesses. Enhancing womens safety can directly contribute to fostering a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, suggested the 52-page report. There is an urgent need to address and create gender-responsive policies for Tier-2 and 3 cities which includes education, capital, skill development and strong community networks convergence for an inclusive and prosperous entrepreneurial landscape in the country. Fostering female entrepreneurship in Tier 2 cities can be a gamechanger. The ecosystem is primed, and the diverse range of businesses women are currently running shows promise. In addition to being groomed locally, female talent also moves into these cities as part of marriage-related migration. As more women acquire higher education, they are ready to consider entrepreneurial careers which need to be encouraged, concluded the report.
India: Karnataka lawmaker HD Revanna sent to S.I.T custody in kidnapping custody - WION
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SIT issues Blue Corner Notice against Prajwal
BENGALURU: Sharing updates on the investigation into the alleged sexual crimes involving Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a Blue Corner Notice against the current BJP-JDS alliance Hassan Lok Sabha candidate, who is the accused No. 2 in the alleged sex scandal. The SIT is expected to take the help of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to know Prajwals whereabouts, and to zero in on him. Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that he does not know where Prajwal is, however, the SIT officers will be aware, since they are tracking his movements. I cannot reveal details like an SIT spokesperson, he said, reiterating that the SIT has already issued a Blue Corner Notice, and the search would proceed through INTERPOL help. Sharing more details about the Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal, the home minister informed: The SIT is coordinating with other countries in order to expand the search for Prajwal. The investigators will take a call on bringing him back. Further, Parameshwara said that the arrest of former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna might have hurt JDS workers and leaders. However, one should not politicise the matter, and the SIT has done its job. If it had not arrested (Revanna), one might have alleged that the investigators are failing in their duty. We have instructed the SIT to work according to the law, he said. Speaking about action against Revanna, the minister said he will be produced before a magistrate, and the procedures will be carried out in accordance with the law. What is Blue Corner Notice? One of INTERPOLs most important functions is to help police in its member countries share critical crime-related information using its system of international notices. Police can use INTERPOL notices to alert law enforcement in other countries of potential threats, or to ask for assistance in solving crimes. Accordingly, a Blue Corner Notice helps - To locate, identify or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation. Source: INTERPOL Nikhil, HDK to visit Hassan to pep up party workers Bengaluru: Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revannas alleged sex scandal has appeared to widen the rift between the families of the two brothers -- former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and Holenarsipura MLA HD Revanna, who was arrested on Saturday. Close on the heels of Kumaraswamy claiming that the two families are separate, his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy issued a similar statement. I have nothing to do with Hassan. I hardly set foot in Hassan, and if I go, its only for the Hasanamba festival. I have no contact with the Hassan MP, he told the media, without even mentioning Prajwals name. Nikhil said JDS workers felt let down by the scandal, and he and his father would soon visit Hassan and boost their morale. Nikhil claimed he did not dare watch the sleazy videos, allegedly shot by Prajwal, and felt the case was sending the wrong message to the people of the state. Especially when former PM Deve Gowdas life is an open book. Everyone knows how grandma Chennamma lived, and is a big inspiration for us. They have shown how a married couple should live together. Our grandmother is in great pain and worried how it will affect Deve Gowda, he remarked. He also rued that those who had released the pen drive had not blurred the faces of the victims, to keep their dignity intact.
Prajwal was to arrive from Dubai? SIT draws a blank
BENGALURU: Based on strong tip-offs indicating that Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is wanted in sexual harassment cases, might arrive in Bengaluru from Dubai, the officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed to probe the case, camped at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru for hours on Sunday before returning empty-handed. Police sources said the SIT received credible information that the Janata Dal (Secular) MP would arrive anytime on Sunday and the SIT officials were all prepared to take him into custody as soon as he landed at the airport. It is learnt that the investigation agency got strong leads that the MP, who was believed to be in Germany, kept changing places and had moved to Dubai, from where he had booked a flight to Bengaluru. JD(S) leader HD Revanna detained in kidnapping case after court rejects anticipatory bail Following the information, a team of SIT officials arrived at KIA and camped there from 1 pm on Sunday. The police officials were monitoring the status of the flight, in which the MP had purportedly booked a seat. But there was no sign of the MP alighting even after the said flight landed. After waiting for hours, the SIT officials left the airport in the night. Though Bengaluru has direct flights from Dubai, the SIT had alerted immigration officials at other airports across the country to keep track of arrivals from the Gulf. There was also suspicion that he could opt for another flight and land at some other airport at the last moment. That was the reason this step was taken, an official explained. Though most members of the SIT returned, some officials are still stationed at the airport to check on later arrivals from Dubai. Since the MP is still on the run, the SIT has continued their probe to find out where he is. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara confirmed that the SIT had sought the assistance of the Interpol, through which a Blue Corner Notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna on Sunday.
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Mom throws 6-year-old into crocodile infested river after fight with husband in Karnataka
In Uttara Kannada, a tragic incident unfolded as a woman threw her son into a crocodile-infested river following disputes with her husband. The child's body was recovered with severe injuries, leading to the arrest of both parents.
Woman throws child into crocodile infested river after fight with husband in Karnataka's Dandeli taluk The Times of India
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Karnataka: 108 ambulance staff to start strike from today, demand regular salary
BENGALURU: Disappointed over not being paid their regular salaries by GVK EMRI for the past five months, 108 ambulances in Karnataka may cease operations from today (May 6). Around 715 ambulances and approximately 3,500 employees across Karnataka are associated with the 108 ambulance associations service. The association employees claimed they had only received the equivalent of two months salary over the past five months. The association operates approximately 90 ambulances in Bengaluru, with over 400 workers. Paramashiva, vice president of Suvarna Karnataka Sangha, informed TNIE that the association will halt its services from 8 pm on Monday until they receive their regular salary, which ranges from Rs 29,000 to Rs 31,000 per month. We are receiving just over Rs 10,000 monthly. With each employee working a 12-hour shift, it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain our livelihoods. Despite providing essential services for families, GVK EMRI is not addressing our basic needs, Paramashiva said and claimed that salaries were deducted without any prior notification or information being provided. Speaking to TNIE, Randeep D, Health Commissioner, said, We have already issued Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) notice to the 108 Service Provider earlier itself so that 108 emergency ambulance services are not disrupted, at any point of time. To clarify on salaries, the corrected wages were released recently to 108 employees by the Service Provider upto month of Jan 2024. These corrected wages have been paid by the service provider to ensure that payment is as per applicable minimum wages only. Also this is to ensure that annual payments for 108 ambulance service as a whole, is kept well within the MoU approved amount of Rs 162.40 crore for the financial year, the senior official added. It is clarified that for the FY 23-24, government has fully released the required Rs 162.40 crore to the service provider. The service provider would be releasing the corrected wages for months of February and March 2024 in the next few days and report to government, Randeep added and highlighted that the due wages for April 2024 shall be paid out of the first quarter advance release made by the state for FY 2024-25.
Karnataka boy dies after mother throws him in crocodile-infested waters - India Today
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Bellevision Bahrain holds Swimming Pool party
Bellevision Bahrain holds Swimming Pool party Bahrain: The sun is hot but the water is cool, come splash and play at the party in the pool The weather forecast gave anxiety but nothing stopped the enthusiasm of Bellevision Bahrain members from enjoying the much awaited outdoor swimming pool picnic. The members, children and guests enjoyed [] The post Bellevision Bahrain holds Swimming Pool party appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka: Spike in temperature to hit coffee, areca and pepper yield
CHIKKAMAGALURU: Intense temperature coupled with heatwave has impacted coffee and areca crops in the plains of the Malnad region. With mercury level shooting up to 36 degrees Celsius, commercial crops like coffee, areca and pepper have been severely affected. With the adverse heat continuing to hit the region, unripe arecanuts that had just started to sprout, started dropping because of lack of moisture. Though the region witnessed pre-monsoon once or twice in Kalasa and Mudigere taluks, the heatwave that followed, nullified moisture, thus affecting the crops. It was not just the arecanuts, the scorching sun and the burning heat have adversely affected sprouted coffee beans as well. Unripe beans blackened and died, thus cutting a major dip in the yield. Normally, planters prune the trees in the estate in January and February, soon after picking the coffee in November and December. Hence, coffee plants are exposed to heat and hot temperature and beans start to shrink and droop. Former Karnataka Growers Federation president B S Jayaram said, There will be a drastic drop in the yield of coffee crops. If this weather continues, we cannot expect good prices next year too. Price of the Robusta coffee has slightly spiked but it is grown in smaller amounts, when compared to Arabica coffee which is grown in large numbers, which is why the price of Arabica is not stable, said coffee grower Beranagodu Mahesh. Another coffee planter Bhoje Gowda said, It is better to postpone tree pruning in the coffee plantations as the suns rays fall on the exposed plants, thereby damaging them. He further added that deficit rain, and the suns heat have curtailed the growth of pepper vines, and its leaves have begun to fade. Growers are anxious about the health of vines, and a probable drop in the prices in the coming year, he added. Plantation workers are fatigued while working in the estates and are falling prey to illnesses. The only remedy is good showers, many planters opined.
PM Modi speaking like Bajrang activist: Siddaramaiah
BELAGAVI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is afraid of losing the Lok Sabha election, and is making statements like a Bajrang Dal activist, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here on Sunday. Modi says the Constitution is their Dharma Granth, whereas his MP candidates and close associates are speaking about changing the Constitution and removing reservation for SC/STs and OBCs. They are internally different but present themselves as secular. This election is a second freedom fight, he declared. At a press conference in Belagavi on Sunday, Siddaramaiah alleged that during his campaign, Modi never speaks about his achievements in the past ten years as there are no achievement. He worked to communalize and divide society on the basis of caste and religion. Rahul Gandhi started a padayatra across the country to reunite people and understand their problems, and prepared a manifesto with 25 guarantee schemes for the betterment of the poor, farmers and labourers, he said. Claiming that his government had implemented the guarantee schemes immediately after taking charge, he said the Congress had fulfilled all its promises. People of the state believe in the Congress government, we spent Rs 36,000 crore on guarantees in a year. The BJP spread lies that the treasury would become empty, and the schemes will stop after the Lok Sabha elections. About Rs 56,000 crore is required for the guarantees and we have already reserved Rs 52,000 crore for them, and Rs 62,000 crore for development works for 2024-25. But BJP doesnt like guarantee schemes, as they dont like farmers, the poor and labourers, he alleged.
Chamarajanagar: Rain fury wipes out crops worth Rs 25 crore
MYSURU: Over 900 farmers have suffered losses to the tune of Rs 25 crore after their banana plantation in around 1,250 acres was destroyed in rains and wild winds in Chamarajanagar district on Friday. Hoping for better prices, the farmers had decided to harvest the crop in the next week. Now they are a worried lot as the plantations are completely damaged. Even papaya growers too have suffered losses in the rain fury. Gundlupet taluk was worst hit as crops in over 700 acres were damaged followed by Chamarajanagar, Kollegal, Yalandur and Hanur taluks in the district. The horticulture department has gathered primary data of crop loss and will come up with a detailed report in a week as they are still gathering reports through field assistants and village accountants. Officials are also directed to coordinate with framers who are pressing for early collection of data and want the government to pay compensation at the earliest. They said farmers have lost at least `2 lakh per acre. Despite poor power supply to irrigation pump sets, the farmers had managed to raise a bumper crop which is now damaged in the rain. Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag has assured compensation as per the State Disaster Mitigation Fund guidelines once the crop loss reports are ready, which are expected in a couple of days. Meanwhile, framers are demanding the actual cost as compensation and not a token amount as it will only push them into debt. Farmers in Kattur and other places in Mysuru taluk have also lost banana plantations in the rains. There are reports that watermelon crop is also damaged. Jumbo menace: Farmers stay alert Amid rain fury, farmers are trying to protect sugarcane fields from elephants in groups beating drums, bursting crackers and chasing them by burning torch. Sugarcane growers are spending sleepless nights in border areas and those falling close to the forest fringe fearing that jumbos may raid their crop anytime and destroy it.
