Bangalore Highlights: Karnataka reported 50,210 new Covid-19 cases, out of which 26,299 were recorded in Bangalore, and 19 deaths, nine in Bangalore, on Sunday. With 22,842 discharges, the positivity rate on Sunday stood at 22.77 per cent. The active cases in the state are 3,57,796 and in Bangalore are 2,31,000.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai on Sunday offered tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
An all-party meeting would be convened in Karnataka to discuss inter-state water disputes in the first week of February, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said. Speaking to media after a video conference on the disputes, Bommai said that the meeting discussed disputes related to the Krishna, Cauvery river basins and the Mahadayi project which are before the courts. Another video conference would be conducted to discuss all these issues by the end of January.
Meanwhile, as Karnataka marked the first day of no weekend Covid curfew since the third wave of the pandemic, on Saturday, the Health Minister said that the state recorded 42,470 new Covid-19 cases and 26 deaths with a test positivity rate of 19.33%. Bengaluru registered a dip in new cases with 17,266 fresh infections and 6 deaths in the past 24 hours. The state currently has 3,30,447 lakh active cases, the majority of which are from Bengaluru.
In other news, the Karnataka government announced on Friday that it will lift the weekend curfew that was in place with an aim to control the spread of Covid-19 infections. However, the night curfew hours between 10 pm to 5 am every day will continue. The decision may be revised next week depending on the hospitalisation trends. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that vigil is being maintained on hospitalisation of children. Read less
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A senior journalist who worked with a Kannada daily was killed in a freak accident when a truck overturned on him near Town Hall in the city on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Gangadhar Murthy (49) was on his way to his office on his motorbike when the tragedy occurred, police said. They said the truck driver had lost control of the vehicle and crashed against a road divider. The driver fled the spot after the accident.
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Murthy was rushed to the Victoria Hospital but he could not be saved. The journalist is survived by his wife and two children.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, Large and Medium Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani and Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan have condoled Murthy's demise. (PTI)
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said the state government will ensure 7,500 new National Cadet Corps cadets are raised and their training expenses of Rs 12,000 each is borne by it.
He also announced restarting the modernised Government Flying Training School at Jakkur in the city, which has been defunct for the past six years.
During an event to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of eminent freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the youth not showing interest in the NCC activities these days.
The Chief Minister said he would discuss with the senior IAS officials of the state to raise 75 NCC units in schools. (PTI)
Karnataka reported 50,210 new Covid-19 cases, out of which 26,299 were recorded in Bangalore, and 19 deaths, nine in Bangalore, on Sunday. With 22,842 discharges, the positivity rate on Sunday stood at 22.77 per cent. The active cases in the state are 3,57,796 and in Bangalore are 2,31,000.
In order to attract domestic and international tourists to these places, the Karnataka State tourism department has come out with the Heli Tourism project.
Accordingly, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation has entered into MOU with two reputed Helicopter operators, viz. Thumby Aviation Pvt Ltd and Chipsan Aviation Pvt Ltd. The agreement is valid for a period of 5 years.
KSTDC will provide support to the agencies for getting various Govt approvals and permits, certification etc. KSTDC shall also support the agency in tying up with luxury hotels and resorts of the state and getting permission to use Govt owned Helipads. Further promotion of Heli Tourism will be carried out through the Department of Tourism and KSTDC websites and their various social media platforms.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s statue would be shifted to a suitable spot in front of the Vidhana Soudha, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday.
Speaking to media persons after paying floral tributes to Netaji on the occasion of his birth anniversary, Bommai said, the statue which presently is behind the Vidhana Soudha near the western gate should be shifted to a suitable spot befitting the honour he deserved. A decision in this regard would be taken soon. Netaji’s next birth anniversary would be celebrated in front of Vidhana Soudha.
The state government would respond positively to the demands of various organisations which have been working with immense love and commitment for Netaji’s ideals, Bommai said.
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Two persons in Karnataka were burnt alive after two plastic shops caught fire in Nidagundi in Vijayapura district on late Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Ashol Desnoi (25) and Limbaram Desnoi (35). The incident took place near National Highway 50 near Basavanabagewadi cross.
Health minister K Sudhakar confirms 165 new cases of Omicron today in Bengaluru taking the overall tally in the State to 931.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai on Sunday offered tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. He also marked the occasion by announcing the shifting of Netaji's statue from inside the Vidhanasoudha premises to in front of Vidhanasoudha building.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday paid floral tributes to Retired High Court judge justice KL Manjunath.
Retired Karnataka High Court judge justice KL Manjunath passed away on Saturday late night at his residence after he suffered a heart attack. He was 68 years old.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed his condolences over the demise of KL Manjunath.
An all-party meeting would be convened in Karnataka to discuss inter-state water disputes in the first week of February, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said.
Speaking to media persons after a video conference on inter-state water disputes with his ministerial colleagues, legal experts and senior counsels who represent the state in the water disputes before the courts, Bommai said Saturday that the meeting discussed disputes related to the Krishna, Cauvery river basins and the Mahadayi project which are before the courts. Another video conference would be conducted to discuss all these issues by the end of January.
“We will discuss with legal counsels, our Water Resources Minister and Law Minister about the progress of the legal fight so far. How we should move ahead. What measures need to be taken to implement the projects in the interest of the state. Some cases are at a crucial stage, so we need to discuss once again with legal experts and leaders of the Opposition. We will formulate our stand after discussing all these issues at an all-party meeting to be held in the first week of February," the chief minister said.
Karnataka has conducted more than six crore Covid-19 tests since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020. State Health and Family Welfare Minister K Sudhakar said Karnataka crossed the milestone on Saturday, becoming only the third state in the country to do so.
Congratulating healthcare workers and district administrations for the feat, Sudhakar added that extensive testing has always been a cornerstone in the state’s fight against the pandemic. (Read more here)
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, is clinically stable and has been responding to treatment, Manipal Hospitals said on Saturday.
“The former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda was admitted on January 21 and has been clinically stable since then. His vital parameters are within normal limits and he has been responding to treatment. He is comfortable and attending to his activities from his room. He continues to be closely monitored by our expert specialists,” the statement from the hospital read. Read More
As Karnataka marks the first day of no weekend Covid curfew since the third wave of the pandemic, the Health Minister on Saturday said that the state recorded 42,470 new Covid-19 cases and 26 deaths with a test positivity rate of 19.33% . Bengaluru registered a dip in new cases with 17,266 fresh infections in the past 24 hours. The state currently has 3,30,447 lakh active cases, the majority of which are from Bengaluru.
The situation of the Kannalli lake in south Bengaluru is a classic example of how a freshwater lake can turn into a toxic waterbody when the civic agencies fail to intervene in the deterioration due to the inflow of pollutants.
Kannalli is one of six lakes located in the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout which is expected to house around 32,000 residents in the next few years. Read More
Several Bengaluru residents participated in NGO Janaagraha’s webinar titled ‘MyCityMyBudget Phase 2 – Are Ward Committees Using Budget Allocated to Them’ on Saturday.
Notably, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) allotted Rs 60 lakh to each of its 198 ward committees in August 2021. The decision was taken after over 9,000 citizens submitted their response in the #MyCityMyBudget (MCMB) campaign on how ward budgets needed to be spent. Read More
The Karnataka government will hold an all party meeting in February first week to discuss inter-state river water sharing disputes, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has informed.
The Bengaluru police have arrested a 28-year-old mechanical engineer for allegedly robbing a bank after he had lost his savings in stock trading. The police have recovered Rs 85.38 lakh worth of gold ornaments and cash from the accused.
The accused is identified as Dhiraj S, a resident of Kamakshipalya in Bengaluru, who worked in a private company. On January 14 around 6 pm, Dhiraj barged into a State Bank of India (SBI) branch at Madiwala wearing a mask. He brandished a knife at the bank staff and robbed Rs 3.76 lakh cash and 1.80 kg gold ornaments. Based on the complaint registered by branch manager Harish N, the police formed a team and identified the accused with the help of CCTV visuals. Read More
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Devegowda who has tested Covid-19 positive is clinically stable and responding to treatment, a statement issued by the Manipal Hospital said.
He is comfortable and attending to his activities from his room. He is being closely monitired by expert specialists, it added.
The BMTC has announced that it is increasing the number of air-conditioned vajra services in specific routes. These include the KR Market-Magadi route, Kempegowda bus station-Anekal route, KR Market Harohalli route and Banashankari TTMC-ITPL route.
The city-based football club and former ISL champions Bengaluru FC is set to face FC Goa at 7.30 pm on Jan 23. The Blues are currently at the eighth position in the championship.
Health Minister K Sudhakar said that extensive testing has always been a cornerstone in Karnataka's fight against the pandemic. He made the statement as Karnataka crossed six crore Covid-19 tests on Saturday.
Since it was opined that the third wave could predominantly affect children, the Minister said that it was mandated that at least 2% of the tests will be conducted on children. Out of total tests conducted between December 1 and January 20, 29% of the tests were conducted on children, he said. We are also conducting random RAT tests in schools, colleges, restaurants once every 15 days, he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with the deputy commissioners of aspirational districts of India on Saturday.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Yadgir district deputy commissioner Ragapriya R and other officials participated in the meeting.
We will not take any decision in a hurry over the proposal for increasing the price of milk and raising the tariff of power and water, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has clarified.
Speaking to media persons he said the proposals would be examined in all aspects. We will not take any decision in a hurry.
Though the number of cases is high in the third wave of Covid, the severity is less. Medications are available for treatment, the recovery rate too is high. So we have taken a decision with an intention to avoid inconvenience to the common man and the working class with the objective of ensuring that the lives too are saved and life too goes on, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
Referring to hospitalisation of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, he said that the Covid has not spared any one. "I will speak to his family members and the doctors treating him," Bommai said.
Hospital admissions at the peak of the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic is significantly less than that at peak of the first and second wave, according to a comparison of data from the three waves.
At the peak of the first wave in Oct 2020, hospitalisations were at 16%. During the second wave (May 2021), this rose to 21%. In comparison, the hospitalisation rate at the peak of the ongoing third wave (calculated as of Jan 20, 2022) is at 5%, according to data from the state health department.
After a decade of protests coupled with cycle rallies to highlight the plight of the more than 170-year-old Vengaiah Lake in K R Puram, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) announced its plans to rejuvenate the 65-acre waterbody at a cost of Rs 4 crore.
While the Karnataka Forest Department was the custodian of Vengaiah lake, a year ago, the waterbody was transferred to the civic body.
According to sources, initially Rs 8 crore was allocated to restore the lake but due to the Covid-induced pandemic, the allocation was slashed to a half. (Read more)
Karnataka has done six crore Covid-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic, Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Twitter. He said that this makes Karnataka the third-highest in the country in this aspect.
Health Minister K Sudhakar on Saturday said that people who have been infected with Covid-19 can get the coronavirus vaccine only after three months of recovery. This is applicable for all doses, including the booster shot, he said.
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) president H D Devegowda has tested positive for Covid-19. His office conveyed the news, and said the 88-year-old leader has no symptoms and his health is stable.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is scheduled to convene a virtual meeting with legal experts and officials on disputes related to inter-state river water sharing. The meeting will be held at 12.30 pm on Jan 22.
A 57-year-old woman from a Shimoga village has been hospitalised with Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), reported news agency ANI. Shivamogga Health Officer Rajesh Suragihalli said that the patient was suffering from fever for a few days, following which her blood sample was collected and tested for KFD.
KFD, also known as monkey fever, is caused by a Kyasanur Forest disease virus, which primarily affects humans and monkeys. The disease is characterised by chills, frontal headache, body ache, and high fever for five to 12 days with a case fatality rate of 3 to 5 per cent.
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has ordered an inquiry into the incident in which a BMTC bus caught fire near in Bengaluru on Friday.
As many as 25 passengers were on board when the fire engulfed the bus. According to BMTC, all passengers and crew are safe.
The chief mechanical engineer and team has been directed to enquire and submit the detailed report on the cause of the incident, BMTC said in a release.
Bengaluru city is likely to see a maximum temperature of 31.8 degree Celsius and a minimum temperature of 17.5 degree Celsius, according to an 8.30 am update from the Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru. The humidity is set to be 84%. No rainfall has been predicted.
Here's the local forecast as per 9 am update:
For 24 hrs.: Mainly clear sky. Fog/Mist very likely during early morning hours in some areas. Maximum and Minimum temperatures very likely to be around 31 and 18 degrees Celsius respectively
For 48 hrs.: Mainly clear sky. Fog/Mist very likely during early morning hours in some areas. Maximum and Minimum temperatures very likely to be around 30 and 17 degrees Celsius respectively
In case you missed it: The weekend curfew that was in place in Karnataka has been lifted. However, the night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am would be in force for all seven days of the week.
Here's a quick look at what is allowed and what isn't.
? Malls, gyms, hotels, bars, clubs and pubs can operate with 50 percent capacity and mandatory double vaccination
? Classes one to nine in schools in the Bengaluru-BBMP will be closed till Jan 29
? In-person classes will continue for students of classes 10, 11 and 12
? Bengaluru Metro train and BMTC buses will function over the weekend
? Protests, political rallies, and fairs allowed with restrictions
Click here to read the full list of modified Covid-19 guidelines.
A recent study found that the southern states of India may witness heavier and more frequent rainfall and warmer summer maximum and winter minimum temperatures over the next three decades.
The study, titled ‘District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Southern States of India’, was published by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy. The researchers have studied the climate patterns of the period between 1991 and 2019 and have drawn a projection of the likely occurrences in south India. (Read more)
Bengaluru Metro train operation will be restored during weekends after the government decided to withdraw the weekend curfew today.
'Due to the withdrawal of weekend curfew by the Karnataka government, trains will run between 5 am to 11 pm from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays train operations will be from 7 am to 11 pm,' Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) said in a release.
Meanwhile, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation(BMTC) also decided to operate normal bus services from this weekend. (ENS)
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday discussed the Congress Digital Membership Campaign, organized to 'strengthen the party'. All India Congress Committee secretaries including K Raju, MP Jothimani and state party president DK Shivakumar and other leaders were present
As many as 49 elephants were killed across the country by hunters in 2021, with law-enforcement agencies arresting 77 accused, a Central government agency said in response to an RTI query.
Karnataka on Friday registered 48,049 new Covid-19 infections along with 22 deaths and 18,115 recoveries. The capital, Bengaluru alone logged 29,068 fresh cases and six deaths.
The state currently has 3,23,143 active cases majority of which are from Bengaluru.
Road towards the Hebbal railway station renovated and widened. The official Twitter handle of South Western Railway informed about the development. The tweet said, "This will help passengers using this station from outer ring road."
Due to congestion on Yalvigi-Gudgeri railway line several trains will be partial cancelled and will suffer short termination.
Train No. 07367 Arsikere -SSS Hubballi Passenger Spl. commencing journey on 23.01.2022 & 24.01.2022 will be partially cancelled between Haveri - SSS Hubballi. The train will be short terminated at Haveri.
Train No. 07368 SSS Hubballi - Arsikere Passenger Special of 23.01.2022 & 24.01.2022 will be partially cancelled between SSS-Hubballi and Haveri. The train will originate from Haveri instead of SSS-Hubballi.
Train No. 12079 KSR Bengaluru -SSS Hubballi Janshatabdi Express commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru on 23.01.2022 and 24.01.2022 will be regulated enroute for 60 minutes and 30 minutes respectively.
Train No. 12080 SSS Hubballi - KSR Bengaluru Janshatabdi Express commencing journey from SSS Hubballi on 23.01.2022 will be rescheduled for 30 minutes.
Sixteen members of the senior men's hockey team were among the 33 COVID-19 cases detected on Friday at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence here.
The positive cases came after 128 tests were conducted at the high-profile centre, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said. Majority of them are asymptomatic and all of them have been isolated, SAI said but did not divulge the identities of those infected.
"16 athletes and one coach from the Senior Men's Hockey team, training at the centre ahead of the upcoming FIH Pro League in South Africa, have tested positive. They are all asymptomatic," the SAI said. Among the junior women's hockey girls training for the World Cup in April, 15 have tested positive. Out of the positive cases, three are asymptomatic while 12 are symptomatic. (PTI)
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for planned installation of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's statue at the India Gate in Delhi. The statue will be installed on January 23 marking the 125th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter.
Bommai in a tweet said, "This statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate will remind us of his contributions and inspire the future generations."
The Karnataka government on Friday issued fresh guidelines after removing the weekend curfew from the list curbs to prevent spread of Covid-19 in the state. State Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar in a tweet informed about the new guidleines.
The state will continue with its night curfew, while restaurants, pubs, theatres will only function with 50 per cent capacity.
The current status quo for schools in Bengaluru, under the Covid-19 prevention measure limits till January 29. Across Karnataka, in schools the cases are still considerably high and decision on reopening will be taken after another review Karnataka education minister BC Nagesh said.
Except Bengaluru, each school to be considered one unit in Karnataka. In schools, if less number of Covid-19 infections are reported, three days closure is to be considered under state guidelines, if a cluster of cases are detected, seven days are recommended. (ENS)
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of leading global express transportation company FedEx Corp, on Friday announced the commencement of electric vehicle (EV) trials in India with Bengaluru to begin with, as part of its global goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.
The trial, which is expected to conclude within a month in Bengaluru, will test the vehicle technology within FedEx Express operations, assessing the vehicles' operational effectiveness on a standard route fully loaded with packages, the company said in a statement.
Following positive trial results, FedEx Express will extend the trial to Delhi, it said.
The company said that with last-mile delivery, burgeoning thanks to rapid e-commerce growth, each new electric vehicle added to the FedEx delivery fleet in India can reduce fuel consumption and emissions equivalent to five passenger cars. (PTI)
The Karnataka government on Friday said it will oppose the proposed water project at Hogenakkal along the border with Tamil Nadu stating that the neighbouring state cannot take up the work unilaterally.
"It has come to our notice through media reports that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced finalising a Detailed Project Report worth Rs 4,600 crore to undertake Phase-2 of the Hogenakkal project," state Irrigation Minister Govind Karjol said in a statement.
He said the neighbouring state has to undertake projects in Cauvery valley region according to the Cauvery Tribunal and Supreme Court orders related to water distribution. (PTI)
Mavalli Tiffin Room or MTR foods famous for its Kannada and South Indian cuisine has opened its branch in London, UK.
EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) on Friday said it has entered into a strategic alliance with Bengaluru-based Sun Mobility to initially launch 10,000 units of its cargo three-wheeler, Rage , with smart, swappable batteries across the country.
The collaboration will give OSM the access to Sun Mobility's nationwide network of Swap Points with advanced Quick Interchange Station (QIS) and real-time visibility via an IOT-based, end-to-end energy infrastructure management platform, the company said in a release.
Sun Mobility's Swap Points are available at convenient locations such as Indian Oil Corporation's fuel stations and it takes less than 2-minute for a driver to swap the batteries, as per the release. (PTI)
Karnataka government on Friday lifted the weekend curfew across the state after holding a two hours meeting with TAC members, senior officials chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. The state government will issue separate guidelines and order of withdrawal of weekend curfew. (ENS)
Around 30 passengers escaped unhurt after a moving BMTC bus caught Fire near Makkala Koota in Chamarajpet.
State government has dedicated itself to providing Thrividha Dasoha of Anna(food), Akshara(education) and Ashraya(shelter) for all the poor and weaker sections of the society, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
Speaking to media after launching the Dasoha(charity) programme as part of the Dasoha Day celebrations at Sri Siddaganga Mutt, Bommai said, Dasoha is a tradition of Karnataka.
This is a day that conveys the importance of food, education and shelter, Bommai added.
The CM also said that the state government has raised the per capita quota of rice for Anna Dasoha e from 4kg to 5kg. Ragi and Jowar too is being distributed in accordance with the food habits of the region. Ration is being provided for Mutts and other charity institutions which are engaged in Anna Dasoha. As for Akshara Dasoha the state government has launched Vidya Nidhi scheme for children of farmers, Rs150cr has been released for direct disbursement of scholarships for children of construction workers.
State and central governments have taken up housing schemes for Ashraya Dasoha and about 5 lakh houses are being built, Bommai added. (ENS)
Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a statue of Netaji Statue at India Gate which will be unveiled on January 23, at the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Sudhakar in a tweet said, 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue at India Gate is a befitting tribute to the great Nationalist.'
Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamam for releasing an advance instalment of tax devolution of Rs 3,467.62 crore, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said this will aid economic growth of the state.
In a series of tweets, Bommai said the assistance came at a time when the state was battling the third wave of COVID-19.
"Government of India released an advance instalment of tax devolution of Rs. 3,467.62 Cr for Karnataka. Out of this, 1,733.81 Cr is regular January 2022 instalment & 1733.81 Cr is advance instalment. I extend thanks on behalf of people of karnataka to PM @narendramodi ji and FM @nsitharaman ji," Bommai tweeted. (PTI)
For nearly a month, a government college in Karnataka’s Udupi district has banned students from wearing hijab inside the classroom. Seven of the college’s Muslim students, who demanded that they be allowed to attend classes while wearing a hijab, have been denied entry.
The principal of the Government Women’s Pre-University College, Udupi, has said that the ban was being enforced to maintain “uniformity”.
The college, built in 1985, has around 700 students, including 70 Muslim students, studying in the Science, Arts and Commerce branches. (Read more)
Four people, allegedly associated with the Bajrang Dal have been arrested in connection with the assault on two persons at Nargund in Gadag district, one of whom succumbed to injuries.
According to police sources, Sameer Shahapur, a server in a roadside eatery in Nargund, and his friend Shamsher Khan Pathan, both aged about 19, were allegedly attacked by a group of people with rods and sharp objects, while the duo was riding on a motor bike, on January 16 night.
While Shahapur succumbed to injuries at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi on January 17, Shamsher is recovering. (PTI)
A recent study found that the southern states of India may witness heavier and more frequent rainfall and warmer summer maximum and winter minimum temperatures over the next three decades.
The study, titled ‘District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Southern States of India’, was published by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy. The researchers have studied the climate patterns of the period between 1991 and 2019 and have drawn a projection of the likely occurrences in south India.
The study analysis looked at two representative scenarios: medium emissions and high emissions. It also looked at all the districts of all the five southern states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu — and is a part of a larger study projecting climate change across all the states of India. (Read more)
Instances of match-fixing unearthed by the Bengaluru Police Crime Branch in 2019 in an investigation of alleged corruption involving cricket players and team managements in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) T20 cricket tournament does not amount to cheating, the Karnataka High Court ruled while quashing a chargesheet against three players and a team official of the KPL.
A single-judge bench of Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar ordered the quashing of a chargesheet filed against the former Karnataka cricket captain, C M Gautam, two players Abrar Kazi and Amit Mavi and the owner of the Belagavi Panthers team, Asfak Ali Thara. (Read more)
The kin of Covid-19 victims from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Yadgir district in North Karnataka have complained that the Rs 1 lakh compensation cheques they received from the state government have bounced. Family members said their banks provided various reasons for the same, leaving them running from pillar to post.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters Friday he had received reports regarding the cheques bouncing and had instructed officials to rectify the issue immediately. "Cases have only been reported from Yadgir district. I have told officials to immediately release the compensation," he said in Bengaluru. Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa had announced a death compensation of Rs 1 lakh to BPL families that lost their earnings member to the pandemic. (Read more)