People evacuated from flood-hit areas in Belagavi, Karnataka by the Indian Army. Express Photo
Bangalore news August 8 highlights: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka police recovered 300 kg gold-plated copper biscuits from a residential apartment in Bengaluru belonging to Mohammed Mansoor Khan, founder of the I Monetary Advisory Ltd which is involved in a multi-crore investment scam in Karnataka.
According to SIT officials, the biscuits were hidden near Khan’s swimming pool on the sixth floor of the seven-storey apartment in Richmond Road. An SIT official told Indianexpress.com, “The gold biscuits were hidden by one of the IMA directors, Wasim, as per Mansoor Khan’s instructions. we have arrested Nizamuddin and he is in police custody.”
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According to data from the state government, 9 people have lost lives due to floods in north Karnataka so far. While the death toll is most in Belagavi district (six), two people from Uttara Kannada and one from Shivamogga were declared dead as of 1 pm on Thursday.
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After flood situation worsened in North Karnataka due to heavy rainfall Indian Army and para commandos have been deployed for the rescue operations in flood-hit areas of Belagavi district.
Candidates who are selected in the third round of Common Entrance Test (CET) counselling can now pay fee by August 13. The August 7 deadline has been extended by one week after chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s directed the officials.
Advocates R Nataraj (Bengaluru), Vidyavathi M Kottur Shettar (Dharwad) and R Subramanya (Bengaluru) have been appointed as additional advocate generals (AAGs) of Karnataka.
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has launched Nandini milk fortified with vitamin A & D. According to KMF, enriched milk is available at no extra cost. Mrutyunjaya T Kulkarni, director (marketing), KMF, said the aim is to address the increseing cases of vitamin A & D deficiency among people in Karnataka.
The vitamins will go a long way in strengthening vision, bones and other assoicated health factors. The ‘+F’ logo will be printed on Nandini toned milk, double toned milk, special toned milk and standardized milk to indicate the fortification.
Since the Gowri-Ganesha festival is starting from the first week of September, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) directed officials from district and BBMP to ensure that there are no manufacturing or sale of plaster of Paris (PoP) idols. The board urged the public to celebrate the festival with idols made of clay and other eco-friendly material.
Karnataka Raj Bhavan will be open to the public from August 17 to 30 (3.30pm to 7pm) in view of the 73rd Independence Day. Those interested can register their names online by submitting details, including Aadhaar numbers, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses and the day of visit to get their slot confirmation online and entry passes at Raj Bhavan counter.
Pass-holders will be given a tour of Raj Bhavan from the Glass House to the banquet hall by guides. A short film depicting the glorious heritage of the gubernatorial office and responsibility of the governor will be screened. Visitors will get a chance to click photographs in front of the heritage building.