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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"><channel><title>Karnataka </title><description></description><atom:link href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/api/v1/collections/karnataka-states.rss?id=175&amp;getXmlFeed=true" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com</link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 06:56:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Karnataka: Council polls could see voters being lured through cash, kind</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-council-polls-could-see-voters-being-lured-through-cash-kind</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-council-polls-could-see-voters-being-lured-through-cash-kind#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">8fffbfc3-4bcf-44b2-8cf4-93257c0b3436</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 02:05:21 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T02:05:21.956Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Devaraj B Hirehalli</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1873275</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>cash,Council polls,Elections 2024</media:keywords><media:content height="614" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/50bad7ee-e3b6-4b89-9b45-6cb6be7f10b5/C_32_1_CH1206_59592650.jpg" width="450"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ In certain Council seats, such as South Teachers’, the value may go up to Rs 25,000 per vote. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/50bad7ee-e3b6-4b89-9b45-6cb6be7f10b5/C_32_1_CH1206_59592650.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: As is the case with general elections, it is alleged that a section of candidates in the Council polls too are likely to adopt unethical means to win the June 3 biennial contest -- to the six seats, three each of Teachers’ and Graduates’ constituencies, in Karnataka. In the recently concluded voting for the Lok Sabha, there were alleged instances of gifts and cash being distributed amongst sections of the electorate. This time around also, there were widespread charges against certain candidates adopting a similar strategy, as it reportedly favoured them in reaching out to relatively lesser number of the electorates eligible to vote in the Council polls. Already, a few of them, who had taken the initiative to enrol voters into the list, have allegedly organised gala parties, sources claimed.On Thursday, a group of BJP workers claimed that they had unearthed a godown in Anekal, where gift boxes, allegedly belonging to a Bengaluru Graduates’ Council candidate, were stocked. Election Commission officials raided the godown. “This is the tip of the iceberg, as the candidates have been preparing to hand out cash to the voters,” a leader said. A teacher, who is also a political leader, and has been campaigning in the South East Teachers’ seat, revealed that last time, a particular candidate had fixed a sum of Rs 5,000 per vote, and was expected to double it to Rs 10,000 this time. In certain Council seats, such as South Teachers’, the value may go up to Rs 25,000 per vote. If a candidate can reach out to even half of the electorate through illegal means and be sure of getting their first preferential votes, his work is almost done, remarked a leader. Some 20 years ago, candidates would seek votes by just sending postcards, he recalled. Unlike the Lok Sabha elections, there is no limit on expenditure in the Council polls and the candidates are not expected to file the same before the Election Commission of India. This may have come as a boon to certain candidates who intend to spend big in order to attain victory at all costs, observed a political analyst.“Anything illegal, including giving freebies, is covered under corrupt practices, and we are raiding the godown where we have learnt that freebies are stocked. As for the legal expenditure on electioneering, there is no limit for candidates,” clarified Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka, Manoj Kumar Meena.BJP complains against Congress over candidate distributing giftsBJP leaders have filed a complaint before the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka against Congress candidate in the Council polls, Ramoji Gowda, who is contesting from the Bangalore Graduates’ Constituency, for allegedly distributing gift items amongst his voters.<figure><img src="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/307d1922-7cf3-4b79-9f0f-ed1046d21170/Council.PNG" /></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>I.N.D.I.A bloc will form government with absolute majority: Muniyappa</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/india-bloc-will-form-government-with-absolute-majority-muniyappa</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/india-bloc-will-form-government-with-absolute-majority-muniyappa#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">a3e42ac4-8a2a-4e9b-bbfd-72370481e732</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 02:18:08 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T02:18:08.766Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>V Velayudham</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1870124</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Elections 2024,INDIA bloc,K H Muniyappa</media:keywords><media:content height="402" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/b923e41e-2d72-4283-ada3-0440498e27fb/Muniyappa.jpg" width="693"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Minister KH Muniyappa greets senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Rae Bareli on Thursday ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/b923e41e-2d72-4283-ada3-0440498e27fb/Muniyappa.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ KOLAR: Senior Congress leader, KH Muniyappa, who is also a minister in the Karnataka cabinet, said on Thursday that the I.N.D.I.A bloc will form the government at the Centre with an absolute majority. He spoke to TNIE over the phone after campaigning for former AICC president Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.Muniyappa, a former Union Minister, said the Congress is getting good support from voters in the country. “It is time for the BJP to rest. People have decided to support the Congress and its I.N.D.I.A bloc partners. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has openly supported I.N.D.I.A bloc,” Muniyappa said. He also claimed that Rahul would win Rae Bareli with a good majority. “Rae Bareli is a Congress bastion. Rahul’s mother and former Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, had developed Rae Bareli as a model constituency during her tenure as the MP,” he elaborated. Muniyappa also said that when he was the Union Minister of State for Railways, a railway coach factory was sanctioned for Rae Bareli, which is now employing hundreds of people.Muniyappa said the NDA government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed to work for the welfare of the poor, the farmers, the needy, and the downtrodden. “Once I.N.D.I.A comes to power, we will work for the upliftment of the economically weaker section, farmers, and the downtrodden,” he said.Muniyappa also claimed that after the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the BJP and its allies in the NDA are fearing defeat, whereas the Congress and its I.N.D.I.A partners are seeing a good response from voters. The Congress will implement all the guarantees promised in the manifesto, he added.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No one is speaking of 400-plus, contest on in all states: Sandeep Shastri</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/no-one-is-speaking-of-400-plus-contest-on-in-all-states-sandeep-shastri</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/no-one-is-speaking-of-400-plus-contest-on-in-all-states-sandeep-shastri#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">31c8a1e2-68b6-4203-8b7d-b50f850fba10</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 02:16:07 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T02:16:07.512Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bansy Kalappa</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1871694</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>BJP,PM Modi,Amit Shah,Elections 2024</media:keywords><media:content height="215" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/b51ed88c-b333-477a-83b7-cba6ae1ab1b3/Sandeep.jpg" width="319"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Sandeep Shastri]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/b51ed88c-b333-477a-83b7-cba6ae1ab1b3/Sandeep.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ With four phases of the Lok Sabha elections behind us, political analyst Sandeep Shastri is sensing a change as the election progresses. “What has changed is that BJP initially claimed this election is a no contest, now we see a contest in all states, it is evident,” he told TNIE’s Bansy Kalappa. How have four phases of voting gone? What have been your biggest takeaways? Importantly, are you hearing that Modi is turning out to be a lesser factor? Each of the four phases have been different because the states are different, and states think differently. One big issue has been poor voter turnout in all four phases compared to 2019, but 2019 was a special election. In states where non-NDA parties are in power, BJP has focussed on local issues and tried to contrast their narrative with the local narrative. From the BJP’s perspective, it is critical that PM Modi is the central piece of their campaign, everything revolves around Modi’s persona. What has changed is that they claimed this election was a no-contest, but in all states there is a contest, that is evident as the election progresses. Any key states to focus on, come June 4?The four key states are Maharashtra, West Bengal, where BJP has been trying to increase its share, Karnataka, where BJP won 25 seats last time but this time they are contesting only 25 seats, and Uttar Pradesh, with the largest number of states. What is the impact of Siddaramaiah’s five guarantees? There are also pen drive allegations against MP Prajwal Revanna of the JDS, which is an ally of the BJP...The alliance between them was for 27 seats, and the challenge will be to retain all. BJP faces three challenges: a resurgent Congress with its guarantees scheme, the embarrassment of the pen drive -- and some are keenly watching which way women will vote -- and internal discontent and rebellion in the BJP which was not seen before. One criticism against the BJP is poor social representation, with most MPs belonging to the majority Lingayat, Vokkaliga, Brahmin communities, or to reserved sections...BJP changed candidates in more than half-a-dozen constituencies, to beat anti-incumbency. This could have worked in Gujarat or elsewhere, but given the internal dynamics here, where many candidates had won assembly elections on other party tickets, changing candidates and criticism of social representation is true. For the Congress, many ministers refused to contest and instead fielded their relatives. Both parties are facing challenges.BS Yediyurappa has been the undisputed star for the BJP. He has been very subdued this time.After assembly elections, Yediyurappa’s son BY Vijayendra was given a free hand. This is visible in the selection of candidates, and there has been a rebellion. Yediyurappa’s energy and enthusiasm are not seen, perhaps age has something to do with it.Maharashtra too is seen as a key swing state. There is talk of a possible sympathy vote for Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena and Sharad Pawar’s party. Will this help Maha Vikas Aghadi and I.N.D.I.A bloc?This election is a test of ground level voters, and who they legitimise as the real NCP and Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena. BJP is contesting a majority of seats but if its allies are sinking, will they take BJP down with them? BJP, Uddhav’s Sena and Pawar’s NCP appear to be on the front foot, the others on the back foot.In Bihar, can the RJD-Congress alliance challenge BJP, which swept the state in 2019?The BJP is in a reasonably good position in Bihar but many do not say that of its other allies. There has been poor voter turnout in seats where its allies are contesting. The two forces to look out for are BJP and RJD. BJP seems to be on a reasonably safe wicket in Bihar, but not NDA.Rajasthan could see seats going to the Congress, which was in power here until a few months ago.There have been internal convulsions in the BJP. One caste group has gone against the BJP and Congress appears to have put its house in some order and fought unitedly. I will not be surprised if Congress snatches a few seats from BJP.Finally, Uttar Pradesh, with 80 seats. What is your understanding of trends in this giant state?In UP, BJP won 62 seats and its allies won two. The remaining 16 seats were shared by BSP, SP and Congress. This time, BSP seems to be struggling, SP and Congress seem to be doing well and have given more seats to non-Yadavs. This is the first major election where Akhilesh is leading in the absence of his father. BJP would be looking for Ram Mandir to yield seats, but the state is in for a tough fight because of multiple phase polls.Amit Shah predicted a great showing for NDA in the South, with 10-12 seats in Telangana, 17-18 seats in AP, and expects BJP to open its account in Tamil Nadu and Kerala...Last time, BJP won 29 seats and AIADMK one, which means they won 30 out of about 130 seats in the South. Whether Shah is right or not will depend largely on Karnataka. In Telangana, BJP will win more than 4. In AP, BJP is contesting only 4 seats. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, BJP’s vote share is expected to go up, but will it translate into seats is a big question.One state Amit Shah pinned great hopes on is Bengal, where he expects 30 seats. It is the state which was uppermost in their minds when CAA was notified, and there is the Sandeshkhali factor.2019 saw BJP climb up, and they want to take the momentum forward. Has the TMC response to Sandeshkhali been too late? They have been unable to groom a state leader.BJP initially spoke of 400 plus but now no one is speaking of ‘chaar sau paar’...Two scenarios: worst-case is remaining where they are or slipping to half-way mark, best case would be to do a little better than last time -- 370 for BJP and remaining numbers for allies. No one is speaking about 400-plus anymore.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chitradurga skeltons case: Forensic experts suspect five of family could have consumed sleeping pills</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/chitradurga-skeltons-case-forensic-experts-suspect-five-of-family-could-have-consumed-sleeping-pills</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/chitradurga-skeltons-case-forensic-experts-suspect-five-of-family-could-have-consumed-sleeping-pills#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">1651f715-8623-4f79-bf49-41cd2de2a1d4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 06:28:33 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T06:28:33.568Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>sleeping pills,Chitradurga skeltons</media:keywords><media:content height="450" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/24/original/Police_Express_Illustration_.jpg" width="900"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Image used for representational purposes only. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/24/original/Police_Express_Illustration_.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ CHITRADURGA: The mysterious case of recovering five skeletons from an abandoned house in December 2023 has turned out be a case of suicide after forensic experts informed that the deaths could have been occured due to consumption of sleeping pills. Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Kumar Meena in a press conference said that the final report received by the district police from the forensic science experts suggested that death could be due to complications caused by nordazepam and oxazepam drugs found in sleeping pills. However, the exact cause of death could not be determined. Further, he said that the forensic science experts collected as many as 71 items as samples from the house for analysis. The analysis of the soft tissues of the skeletons showed the presence of drugs, he said. Apart from this, the utensils from the house were also collected from the kitchen and showed traces of cyanide ions. However, the cyanide ions were not found in the soft tissues of the skeletons. There is no material to suggest that they consumed cyanide, he said. After receiveing information about an abandoned house by the people in the neighbourhood, the police on December 29 barged inside the house on Challakere Road in Chitradurga and found as many as five skeletons. The house had remained locked since 2019. Based on a complaint filed by a relative of the family members residing in the house, the deceased were identified as Jagannath Reddy, his wife Premaleela, and their children Krishna Reddy, Narendra Reddy and Triveni. Meena said that after the incident came to light, the forensic science experts from Davangere and Bengaluru visited the spot and collected samples for analysis. The post-mortem was conducted by Dr Venu and Dr Krishna of the Forensic Medicine Department at Basaveshwara Medical College in Chitradurga. The final report from the analysis confirmed that there were no bone fractures. The police investigation and the opinion of the experts suggested that the death could have occurred somewhere between the last week of February and the first of March in 2019. “Going by the dates when the electricity supply was disconnected, LPG was supplied, and when the family members accessed bank accounts, we suspected that they must have died somewhere in February-March of 2019. The forensic medicine experts also reported that the deaths occurred about four-and-half to five years ago,” he said. On replying to a query of recovering a letter from the house he said that they had not been able to ascertain who wrote the letter. “As we do not have any written material to compare it with the handwriting in the letter, we have not been able to find who wrote it. However, I have asked the officers to probe it further and make some more efforts,” he said.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Karnataka: Bankers meet to discuss Central schemes</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-bankers-meet-to-discuss-central-schemes</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-bankers-meet-to-discuss-central-schemes#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">79965659-f13d-424d-a317-6c74f754d5d4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 03:33:24 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T03:33:24.382Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>CD ratio,Bankers</media:keywords><media:content height="527" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/fa146d1d-2ae0-44a7-9b07-b25e7640a93c/Bankers.jpg" width="866"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ State heads of all banks and other dignitaries attended the meeting.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/fa146d1d-2ae0-44a7-9b07-b25e7640a93c/Bankers.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The 165th State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) meeting co-chaired by Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner (GoK) Shalini Rajneesh, RBI Regional Director Sonali Sen Gupta, NABARD Chief General Manager T Ramesh, Canara Bank Executive Director Bhavendra Kumar, and Convenor of SLBC Karnataka, Canara Bank CGM K J Srikanth, was held at the Vidhana Soudha, on Wednesday. Addressing the committee, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner Shalini Rajneesh emphasised on covering all eligible population under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana’ (PMJJBY) and ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana’ (PMSBY) schemes.In the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-24 a CD ratio of 78.19% was achieved. Notably, as of March 31, 2024, agriculture sector, (104%), total credit (114%), and total priority sector (97%) exceeded targets. State heads of all banks and other dignitaries attended the meeting.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mantri mall to open today; Pay tax before July 31: Karnataka HC</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/mantri-mall-to-open-today-pay-tax-before-july-31-karnataka-hc</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/mantri-mall-to-open-today-pay-tax-before-july-31-karnataka-hc#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">42f813ed-ca41-4caf-b8ac-f32036f7f188</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 03:29:49 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T03:29:49.863Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Karnataka HC,Mantri Mall</media:keywords><media:content height="267" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg" width="400"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Representative Image]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to open Mantri Square, Malleshwaram, at 10 am on Friday, remove all the hurdles and allow the petitioner - M/s Abhishek Propbuild Pvt Ltd., shop-keepers, employees their free ingress and egress.This interim order was passed after directing the petitioner company, which runs the mall, to deposit a sum of Rs 20 crore with the BBMP on or before July 31, out of which, an amount of Rs 3.50 crore must be deposited on or before June 1.Justice Jyoti Mulimani vacation bench passed the interim order after hearing the counsels of the petitioner and mall. The mall was closed for non-payment of property tax dues of Rs 41 crore from 2019, and hence the company moved the high court.Before passing the interim order, the company CFO filed an affidavit before the court stating that the company undertakes to deposit a sum of Rs 20 crore before the BBMP on or before July 31, without prejudice to the contention. It was also stated in the affidavit that Rs 3.50 crore will be deposited on or before June 1.Disputing the tax dues, senior counsel representing the mall argued that the tax was exorbitant, and closing the mall has affected the livelihood of around 2,500 workers, besides causing a loss of Rs 7 crore loss per day. The BBMP counsel argued that if the mall earns Rs 7 crore per day, and is facing that much loss each day, then paying Rs 41 crore property tax is not a huge amount for them.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BJP, JDS protest against DKS for ‘diverting’ Hemavathi</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/bjp-jds-protest-against-dks-for-diverting-hemavathi</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/bjp-jds-protest-against-dks-for-diverting-hemavathi#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">29594c9d-91fa-41ff-af6c-17fc49511dc9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 03:27:15 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T03:27:15.829Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>DKS,Hemavathi</media:keywords><media:content height="623" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/5ff314f1-7b93-4dcc-bc38-fddb0aba41c8/Hemavathi.jpg" width="1099"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Members and supporters of the Hemavathi Express Link Channel Virodhi Horata Samithi stage a protest against the project in Gubbi, near Tumakuru, on Thursday.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/5ff314f1-7b93-4dcc-bc38-fddb0aba41c8/Hemavathi.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ TUMAKURU: The BJP and JDS held a protest against DCM and KPCC president D K Shivakumar, opposing implementation of the Express Canal on the Hemavathi river, in Gubbi taluk on Thursday. Former minister Sogadu Shivanna, Tumakuru Rural MLA B Suresh Gowda and MLA GB Jyothiganesh, all from the BJP, Turuvekere JDS MLA MT Krishnappa, a posse of religious heads of the district and thousands of farmers laid siege to D Rampura village. They alleged that Shivakumar, as Water Resource Minister, had managed to get the project sanctioned to divert Tumakuru district’s share of Hemavathi water from Goruru reservoir in Hassan district to Bengaluru Rural and Ramanagara. His younger brother DK Suresh is the Bengaluru Rural MP. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 1,000 crore, was commissioned during the Congress-JDS government in 2018, and work started when the Congress came to power in 2023. The plan is to draw 0.75tmcft of water to Magadi for the Sriranga-Hemavathi lift irrigation project. Opposing the Express canal, the protesters symbolically threw a fistful of mud into the canal where work is in progress, and warned that the protest would intensify if the project was not stopped. Pro-Kannada activists also took part in the protest, which went off peacefully.Sogadu Shivanna told reporters that the protest was an apolitical one, and he had also invited Congress leaders to safeguard the interest of the district. “The district was allocated 24.5tmcft of water from Goruru reservoir but was not getting adequate quantity of water as yet. But Shivakumar is stealing from our district’s share,” he alleged. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Karnataka: Ticketless traveller stabs rail staffer to death, injures three</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-ticketless-traveller-stabs-rail-staffer-to-death-injures-three</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/17/karnataka-ticketless-traveller-stabs-rail-staffer-to-death-injures-three#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">840eb617-187b-4a72-9f73-0f2485e95fa9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 02:38:51 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T02:38:51.929Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>stabbing,Rail staff</media:keywords><media:content height="450" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/66642989-75a3-4228-bdab-997d7a28a7c0/ANI_20240510164239.jpg" width="600"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Representative Image]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/66642989-75a3-4228-bdab-997d7a28a7c0/ANI_20240510164239.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BELAGAVI: A passenger travelling without a ticket stabbed a railway coach attendant to death and injured three others, including a travelling ticket examiner (TTE), on board Chalukya Express near Londa railway station in Belagavi district on Thursday evening.After the attack, the unidentified passenger jumped off the train near Khanapur railway station and escaped.According to a police officer, the coach attendant died on the train. The TTE and two others were rushed to a hospital in Belagavi. They are out of danger.Police sources said the passenger went on a stabbing spree when the TTE asked him to show his ticket. Belagavi Police Commissioner Lada Martin Marbaniang said the passenger suddenly pulled out a knife and attacked the TTE. When the coach attendant intervened, the passenger stabbed him to death. He then attacked the TTE and two others, Martin added.The police have launched a manhunt for the assailant.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HD Revanna surrenders, gets interim bail</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/jds-mla-h-d-revanna-gets-interim-bail-in-sexual-harassment-case</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/jds-mla-h-d-revanna-gets-interim-bail-in-sexual-harassment-case#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">4f7aadaf-69e8-4050-a962-17077df64b4e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 13:37:51 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-17T02:37:09.192Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Sexual harassment case,interim bail,H D Revanna,MP Prajwal Revanna</media:keywords><media:content height="502" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/19ea1b53-8bb1-49d5-9a19-c421bcda05ae/C_35_1_CH1272_53401651.jpg" width="847"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ JDS MLA HD Revanna ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/19ea1b53-8bb1-49d5-9a19-c421bcda05ae/C_35_1_CH1272_53401651.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><category>Nation</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Accused JDS MLA HD Revanna on Thursday surrendered before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) in the city, in connection with a sexual assault case registered against him along with his MP son Prajwal Revanna, in Holenarasipura Town police station.The 42nd ACMM Preeth J (Special Court for trial of cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs, triable by a Magistrate in the state) released him on interim bail after he executed a bond of Rs 5 lakh and two sureties of like sum.After Revanna surrendered, his counsel moved the bail application. Strongly opposing it, Additional SPP Jayna Kothari argued that the accused should be remanded in custody since he did not appear despite issuance of two notices.The ASPP also pointed out that this court has no jurisdiction to hear the bail application as the offence of rape was also invoked in this case against the son of the accused, after the crime was registered in Holenarasipura Town police station, which is triable by the sessions court.However, Revanna’s counsel argued that the anticipatory bail petition filed by the accused in this case was withdrawn in the first week of the month after prosecution informed court that no non-cognisable offences were invoked against him. Therefore, opposing bail is not proper.The ASPP countered that the accused has to be remanded in judicial custody once he surrenders before court, and he cannot seek deferment of the hearing just because he is a politician. Till completion of the hearing, custody of the accused is necessary, she argued.Revanna’s counsel argued that the accused was taken into custody by SIT in the abduction case registered with KR Nagar police in Mysuru district, and he could have been questioned about the crime registered in Holenarasipura. Even otherwise, the ASPP has no locus standi to oppose bail since the offences invoked against the accused are triable by a magistrate, he argued.Adjourning the hearing till Friday, the court granted interim bail to Revanna, who left court after fulfilling bail conditions.Meanwhile, Sathish Babanna, an accused in the kidnap case, was remanded in judicial custody till May 24, and Keerthi, another accused, was in police custody.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>One dead as ticketless passenger goes on a stabbing spree on Mumbai-Bengaluru Chalukya Express</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/one-dead-as-ticketless-passenger-goes-on-a-stabbing-spree-on-mumbai-bengaluru-chalukya-express</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/one-dead-as-ticketless-passenger-goes-on-a-stabbing-spree-on-mumbai-bengaluru-chalukya-express#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">61192e42-ad00-462d-8d07-00a084b1928d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 15:15:35 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T15:56:11.059Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Naushad Bijapur</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1876846</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Chalukya Express</media:keywords><media:content height="300" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/97cf8d1a-0118-49b1-90b5-1af7e82fb5c7/whatsapp_image_2024_04_17_at_114141041719.jpg" width="450"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Representative image]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/97cf8d1a-0118-49b1-90b5-1af7e82fb5c7/whatsapp_image_2024_04_17_at_114141041719.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BELAGAVI: In a horrific incident, a passenger travelling without a ticket stabbed one Railway Department employee to death and injured three others including a TTE on board the Mumbai-Bengaluru Chalukya Express when it was nearing Londa station in Belagavi district on Thursday evening. According to a top police official, the dead railway employee was a coach attendant on board. The TTE and another passenger were also stabbed while another was assaulted by the attacker. While the coach attendant died on the spot, the TTE and two others sustained serious injuries. After the brutal assault, the unidentified passenger jumped off the train near Khanapur railway station and fled the spot. Belagavi Police Commissioner Lada Martin Marbaniang said the passenger entered into an argument when the TTE asked him for the ticket and suddenly began assaulting him. When the coach attendant intervened to stop the assault on the TTE, the passenger stabbed him to death and went on a stabbing spree injuring the TTE and two others on board, said Lada Martin. Police officials have launched a search operation to nab him. The injured were rushed to a hospital in Belagavi where Lada Martin met them on Thursday night.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>16-year-old girl's murder in Karnataka: Minister promises to appoint special prosecutor</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/16-year-old-girls-murder-in-karnataka-minister-promises-to-appoint-special-prosecutor</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/16-year-old-girls-murder-in-karnataka-minister-promises-to-appoint-special-prosecutor#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">54984e94-9348-4597-a584-2f922980605c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 13:32:20 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T13:32:20.873Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Prajna GR</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1903668</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Kodagu,Kodagu murder</media:keywords><media:content height="900" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/ac776d0e-5645-4c3d-a37a-ff3fa7730dd8/minister_visit.jpg" width="1600"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwar visited the girl's family (Photo | Express)]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/ac776d0e-5645-4c3d-a37a-ff3fa7730dd8/minister_visit.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ MADIKERI: State Home Minister G Parameshwar promised to appoint a special prosecutor to provide speedy justice to the family of 16-year-old Meena, who was brutally murdered by a 34-year-old man in Kodagu. Parameshwar confirmed this during his visit to the victim’s house at Surlabbi village in the district.“No one can digest or tolerate this brutal act. Meena cannot be brought back. But the government will work to provide speedy justice to the family,” Parameshwar said while speaking to the media after meeting the victim’s family. He confirmed that steps will be taken by the government to appoint a special prosecutor and the case will be heard at the special court. “The accused will be given severe and speedy punishment as per law,” he assured.Meena was murdered by 34-year-old Prakash Onkarappa in Kumbaragadige near Surlabi after her 10th grade results were announced. While Meena’s engagement was arranged with the accused after the announcement of the SSLC results on May 9, the wedding was prohibited after officials convinced the girl’s parents. However, Meena was murdered by the accused after the officials left.<aside><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2024/May/10/class-10-girl-decapitated-by-fiance-in-kodagu-after-marriage-called-off">Class 10 girl decapitated by fiance in Kodagu after marriage called off</a></aside>The minister visited the victim’s family on the request of Madikeri MLA Dr Mantar Gowda. He collected the details of the crime from the family and assured to release compensation to them after the withdrawal of the election code of conduct.When the media questioned the failure of the social welfare department who convinced the family not to marry off Meena before she turned 18 but failed to rescue the girl, the minister said, “Everything will be revealed during the time of the investigation. Investigations will also be held into the conduct of the officials.”]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Four children drown after going for a swim in a tank in Karnataka's Hassan</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/four-children-drown-after-going-for-a-swim-in-a-tank-in-karnatakas-hassan</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/four-children-drown-after-going-for-a-swim-in-a-tank-in-karnatakas-hassan#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">e5fc2b68-b0a6-4d2c-8b1a-a9767927212d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 11:50:47 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T11:50:47.450Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>BR Udaya Kumar</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1872748</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Hassan,Drowning accident</media:keywords><media:content height="700" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/326615eb-ce4e-4448-b509-ad8c2e6d55ca/kids_drowned_in_K_taka_tank.jpg" width="1200"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ The children's parents (L-R: Saatwik, Jeevan and Vishwas) rushed to the spot on hearing the news and broke down when they reached there.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/326615eb-ce4e-4448-b509-ad8c2e6d55ca/kids_drowned_in_K_taka_tank.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ HASSAN: Four children drowned after going for a swim in a tank in Thimmanahalli village of Alur taluk in Hassan on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Jeevan (13), son of Doreswamy, Saatvik (11), son of Satish, Vishvas (12), son of Chandru, and Pruthvi (12), son of Somashekar. Another friend Chirag who also accompanied them for the swim managed to reach the banks. The incident occurred when they went to swim in the tank to beat the heat. According to the police, Jeevan drowned and while rescuing him the rest also drowned.The incident came to light when a villager found one of the bodies floating. News of the incident spread like wildfire in the village. The children's parents rushed to the spot on hearing the news and broke down when they reached there.Police fished out the bodies with the help of fire and emergency department officials and swimmers. The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary in Alur hospital for postmortem.Alur Sakleshpur MLA Cement Manju visited the spot and consoled the parents.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NIA arrests offender in Mysuru in connection with espionage Case</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/nia-arrests-offender-in-mysuru-in-connection-with-espionage-case</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/nia-arrests-offender-in-mysuru-in-connection-with-espionage-case#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">ad47aa2b-a0e7-4b14-a44e-ef36382df4a6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:09 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T07:00:09.594Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Karthik KK</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1903772</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>NIA,arrest,Espionage case</media:keywords><media:content height="182" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/25/original/_Priest-arrest12_.jpg" width="316"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Nuruddin, alias Rafi was arrested by the NIA in connection with an espionage case. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/25/original/_Priest-arrest12_.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ MYSURU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Nuruddin, alias Rafi, a proclaimed offender, in connection with the Hyderabad espionage case. Nuruddin had been absconding after jumping bail and was apprehended in Rajiv Nagar.Nuruddin, who had a bounty of Rs 5 lakhs on him, was captured by an NIA team during an operation on Wednesday, revealed a press statement from NIA. During the subsequent house search, authorities recovered several incriminating items, including mobile phones, a laptop, pen drives, and a drone.Nuruddin had been released on bail under stringent conditions in August 2023 but failed to appear before the NIA Special Court in Chennai, leading to a non-bailable warrant being issued against him. On May 7, 2024, the court declared him a proclaimed offender.The espionage case involves a terror conspiracy by Sri Lankan national Muhammed Sakir Hussaien and Amir Zubair Siddique, a Pakistani national employed at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo. They conspired to carry out explosions at the US Consulate in Chennai and the Israeli Embassy in Bengaluru in 2014.NIA investigations revealed that Nuruddin was involved in financing anti-national espionage activities using High Quality Fake Indian Currency Notes at the behest of the accused Pakistani national.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Karnataka: Express train runs over herd of 46 sheep, goats</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-express-train-runs-over-herd-of-46-sheep-goats</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-express-train-runs-over-herd-of-46-sheep-goats#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">867baf0a-6115-45bf-a767-582f0042b587</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 04:11:14 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T04:11:14.766Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>S Lalitha</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1878674</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>express train</media:keywords><media:content height="297" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/5/8/original/FBDFBFDB.jpg" width="664"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Image used for representational purpose only.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/5/8/original/FBDFBFDB.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The gory tragedy played out on Tuesday evening in Bengaluru railway division, when a herd of 46 goat and sheep was run over by an express train moving from Bengaluru towards Tumakuru. The mishap is said to have occurred between 4pm and 5pm, between Nidvanda and Dobbespet railway stations. According to a senior railway official, “Visibility was low and there was a drizzle. A shepherd who was grazing them did not see the approaching train. The animals trespassed the railway tracks and died on the spot. The shepherd had taken a break and was at a tea shop nearby, when the animals walked on to the track and got hit.”The incident happened 2km from Nidvanda station, where the train takes a left turn to head towards Hassan, instead of going towards Dobbespet. “Since it was at the curve, the loco pilot could not have noticed it,” the source added. The information was not conveyed to the local station manager on Tuesday. “A level crossing gate staffer who reported for duty in the morning (Wednesday) noticed it and conveyed it to staffers at Nidvanda railway station. No one knows how the accident happened,” said a railway official. Senior railway officials had no clue which train had hit the animals. A top railway official ruled out the possibility of overspeeding by the loco pilot. “It was a clear case of trespass by the shepherd. Loco pilots run only at permitted section speed here,” he added. In a video accessed by this reporter, the Railway pointsman was being manhandled by an irate crowd which held him responsible for the accident, while a few were trying to carry away the carcasses for consumption. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Suburban Rail project: 32,572 trees to be felled, public meet on June 14 </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/suburban-rail-project-32572-trees-to-be-felled-public-meet-on-june-14</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/suburban-rail-project-32572-trees-to-be-felled-public-meet-on-june-14#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">f02c3ceb-cfcc-44a6-be7c-cf7f5e7af78e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:40:31 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:40:31.896Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Bengaluru,K-Ride</media:keywords><media:content height="368" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/7b200d35-079a-4952-8070-84412f987ad3/Suburban.jpg" width="507"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ K-RIDE will plant ten trees for each tree axed or transplanted. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/7b200d35-079a-4952-8070-84412f987ad3/Suburban.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Ltd (K-RIDE), which is implementing the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP), said 32,572 trees need to be felled for the project. K-RIDE will plant ten trees for each tree axed or transplanted. It will also hold a public consultation meeting on June 14 to disseminate information on the project.The meet is in connection with its environmental and social impact assessment study for the construction and operation of the BSRP, said a notification.An official release said of the total trees proposed to be axed, 17,505 are in Akkupete depot which is in Devanahalli, beyond BBMP limits. They are mostly Eucalyptus and Acacia trees. Eucalpytus trees are not desirable due to known drawbacks.Of the remaining 15,067 trees across all the four corridors of the 148.1 km suburban rail project, 1,071 trees beyond BBMP limits. Only 13,996 trees are within BBMP limits. Till date, BBMP has permitted 2,098 trees for cutting and 178 for transplantation.The environmental and social impact reports have been prepared and uploaded on the company website -- kride.in/sub-urban-rail-project/. The venue for the public consultation meeting is Anugraha Community Hall at MG Railway Colony in the city. For more details, visit: www.kride.in, the release added. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ningaraj Gowda files papers without B form</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/ningaraj-gowda-files-papers-without-b-form</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/ningaraj-gowda-files-papers-without-b-form#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">7b046fcf-96a0-40b0-b9c4-55bb6980cb48</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:38:02 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:38:02.037Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Elections 2024,EC Ningaraj Gowda</media:keywords><media:content height="720" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/2b53e789-699c-4948-af30-b7420e7a4672/New_Project__18_.jpg" width="1280"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ EC Ningaraj Gowda]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/2b53e789-699c-4948-af30-b7420e7a4672/New_Project__18_.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ MYSURU: The BJP-JDS alliance suffered a setback with BJP leader EC Ningaraj Gowda filing his nomination papers for the South Teachers’ Constituency on Wednesday.The BJP high command had declared Ningaraj Gowda as the NDA candidate for the constituency on May 11. But after JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda and party state president HD Kumaraswamy insisted on the seat, BJP agreed to let its alliance partner field its candidate. Deve Gowda on Wedesday issued the party ticket to businessman Vivekananda, who will be the NDA candidate from the constituency.A disappointed Ningaraja Gowda filed his nomination papers without the party’s B form at the Regional Commissioner Office. He was accompanied by principals YH Lohith Kumar, BN Suresh, D Srikantegowda and MS Umashankar Aradya.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SIT raids 18 properties in Hassan in
connection with scandal probe</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/sit-raids-18-properties-in-hassan-in-connection-with-scandal-probe</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/sit-raids-18-properties-in-hassan-in-connection-with-scandal-probe#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">8ff1c9fb-df79-4884-831b-8a2c3e7e543e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:34:59 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:34:59.627Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>SIT,Prajwal Revanna case</media:keywords><media:content height="450" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/bb1e39e0-c797-4602-93b9-fd2a35faaa9c/ANI_20240509082322.jpg" width="600"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Prajwal Revanna]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/bb1e39e0-c797-4602-93b9-fd2a35faaa9c/ANI_20240509082322.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ HASSAN: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged sex scandal involving Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna raided residences and office premises at 18 different locations here, over the last 24 hours, to gather evidence in the case. SIT officials in eight teams raided the houses of Sharath, the owner of Quality Bar; Kiran Kumar, the owner of Krishna Group of Hotels and also a close confidant of former BJP MLA Preetham J Gowda, in Hassan city simultaneously. The SIT also raided the houses of Putti alias Puttaraj, a close aide of Congress Hassan Lok Sabha candidate Shreyas Patel; Kartik, the former driver of Prajwal in Holenarasipur; and Navin Gowda, a Congress worker and alleged supporter of Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan in Nelke village of Belur taluk; and Puneet, a BJP worker in Hassan. The team reportedly also searched advocate Devaraje Gowda and Preetham’s properties in Channarayapatna, Belur, Arasikere and Sakleshpur taluks. Sources said the SIT team, however, didn’t get any information or clues from any houses during the raid. It may be recalled that Preetham pointed at a political conspiracy behind the raids on the houses of his followers, despite no apparent involvement on their part, in the said case. The SIT reportedly also seized mobile phones. Puttaraj and Kartik have been absconding. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ashoka slams SIT, says it’s working as per Congress directions</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/ashoka-slams-sit-says-its-working-as-per-congress-directions</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/ashoka-slams-sit-says-its-working-as-per-congress-directions#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">c75266c9-7b44-46a4-aaba-2efef2461f5f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:32:41 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:32:41.758Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Congress,SIT,Ashoka,Prajwal Revanna case</media:keywords><media:content height="448" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/63796ecb-fc97-4172-b0bd-16bf16d2e748/AshokaAbout.jpg" width="610"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ R Ashoka]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/63796ecb-fc97-4172-b0bd-16bf16d2e748/AshokaAbout.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka slammed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sex scandal allegedly involving Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, claiming that the team is working at the behest of the ruling Congress leaders.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ashoka said Congress is behind the conspiracy in the pen drive case and senior Grand Old Party leaders are trying to shift the blame on the BJP.The SIT that arrested JDS MLA HD Revanna, has not arrested Prajwal’s former car driver Kartik, who allegedly circulated the videos, the BJP leader said. “The Congress has housed Prajwal’s former car driver in some place and he is sending video messages from there,” the BJP leader alleged.“At every stage of the investigation, the information first reaches Congress leaders. The case should be handed over to the CBI and see who all will be arrested,” he said.The BJP leader said as mentioned by JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy, there is a big whale behind this conspiracy and the family of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda will decide what they want to do with it. The whale that is behind the conspiracy has to come out for oxygen, he said. People are questioning if the Vokkaliga community needed to be insulted, by insulting Deve Gowda’s family, he said. If the pen drives were distributed in Hassan, they would have reached BJP and Congress workers, he said. They should have also arrested Congress workers, he said. He termed it a systematic conspiracy against Revanna in view of the elections. The Opposition Leader said Congress MLAs will bring down their government in the state and everything will be known after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Writers, thinkers write to Karnataka CM, seek swift and fair probe into sex scandal</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/writers-thinkers-write-to-karnataka-cm-seek-swift-and-fair-probe-into-sex-scandal</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/writers-thinkers-write-to-karnataka-cm-seek-swift-and-fair-probe-into-sex-scandal#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">4e60fe0f-375a-4bf2-b1ad-b67ec5765baa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:28:16 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:28:16.634Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Prajwal Revanna,sexual assault cases</media:keywords><media:content height="700" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/f0a19d24-035a-4bf7-8ac1-c23bc93278b6/Prajwal_Revanna.jpg" width="1200"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Prajwal Revanna]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/f0a19d24-035a-4bf7-8ac1-c23bc93278b6/Prajwal_Revanna.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Like-minded writers have written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, demanding that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) complete the probe within two months. “If the probe is not completed within 60 days, it allows the accused to get bail,” they said. According to IPC Section 173, sexual assault cases should be probed within two months. The letter, signed by over 100 writers, intellectuals, women activists, teaching fraternity members and other like-minded people, demanded a fair probe. Some of them include writers Vijaya, Kum Veerabhadraiah, Vasundhara Bhupathi, singer MD Pallavi and others, who have expressed their concern over the recent sex scandal allegedly involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. They stated that the sexual abuse has been happening for many years, but family members hid it, which is condemnable and punishable. They also demanded that former minister and MLA HD Revanna be suspended till the probe is completed. They also sought the transfer of police and other officials from Hassan, as there are chances of Revanna placing pressure on them. The intellectuals demanded that CM Siddaramaiah allows victims to express themselves freely and also to protect them as they are vulnerable. Some forces are trying to put pressure on them to withdraw complaints, so they need protection, they said. The government should also file defamation cases against those who distributed the pen drives that brought the videos into public domain. They pointed out that the videos went viral on April 22 and April 27, the day the accused left the country. “This shows the failure of the Home department and intelligence team,” they stated.In response, Home Minister G Parameshwara told reporters that the writers have been noting the developments, and had pointed out that MLA Revanna had mentioned that it was an old video. “The writers are objecting to this, and saying that it means Prajwal’s family members knew about it, and action should be taken against them too,” he said, adding that all these issues will be taken care of by the SIT. “I cannot say anything at this juncture,” he said.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Did no wrong, have left it to God: HD Revanna</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/did-no-wrong-have-left-it-to-god-hd-revanna</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/did-no-wrong-have-left-it-to-god-hd-revanna#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">e31dddb9-f013-44b6-a37e-f71500c6bc30</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:25:38 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:25:38.097Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>HD Revanna,sexual abuse case</media:keywords><media:content height="578" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f7793856-3811-402e-bcf4-7732ec84980b/Prajwal_was.jpg" width="1080"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ HD Revanna ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f7793856-3811-402e-bcf4-7732ec84980b/Prajwal_was.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: A day after being released from the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, former minister and JDS leader HD Revanna chose to stay back in Bengaluru on Wednesday to consult with his lawyers regarding his case.“I will not go anywhere now. I suggest to the people of the state and Hassan not to celebrate (his release from the jail). I have not committed any wrong. I have left everything to God. I bow down before the court and whatever the court disposes, I will accept,” he told reporters. He skipped his visit to his hometown Hassan and Holenarasipur where his supporters and JDS workers were waiting for him to arrive.The Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested him on May 4 for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a woman victim, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by his son and Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna. Though he had alleged a political conspiracy behind his arrest earlier, he chose not to react on it on Wednesday. He only said he will cooperate with the SIT investigation.Earlier, he broke down looking at the assembled crowd at his residence in Basavanagudi, and they raised slogans as he came out. Former minister and JDS core committee chairman GT Devegowda met former prime minister HD Deve Gowda at the latter’s residence at Padmanabha Nagar on Wednesday to discuss the biennial Council polls for six seats on June 3. “He (HD Deve Gowda) only said JDS and BJP should work together to win the Council polls. He is still in pain from the incident (arrest of Revanna) and has not come to terms with it yet,” he told reporters.“Since the beginning, HD Kumaraswamy and I have stuck to our stand that if Prajwal is guilty, he should be punished. I have also suspended him from the party and now it’s up to the government to take further action,” he said.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No grants for MLAs, entire Congress government inefficient, says BJP’s Sunil Kumar </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/no-grants-for-mlas-entire-congress-government-inefficient-says-bjps-sunil-kumar</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/no-grants-for-mlas-entire-congress-government-inefficient-says-bjps-sunil-kumar#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">16138c82-a5ed-42b3-bde5-bc6e8c8059f4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:18:17 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:18:17.618Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Congress,Sunil Kumar,Grants</media:keywords><media:content height="510" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/a46e6d12-49b8-4349-b566-da9a08b321d1/P_349746838.jpg" width="771"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ V Sunil Kumar demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release data on the amount of grants that were released for projects or developments in each Assembly constituency.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/a46e6d12-49b8-4349-b566-da9a08b321d1/P_349746838.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Slamming the Congress government, which is will complete a year in office soon, BJP general secretary and former minister V Sunil Kumar said that in the last one year, MLAs did not receive any grants to take up works in their constituencies. He demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release data on the amount of grants that were released for projects or developments in each Assembly constituency in the last one year. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Kumar said, “The entire government is incapable and inefficient, and the CM and his cabinet ministers failed miserably. Home Minister Dr G Parameshawara failed at maintaining law and order in the state, while the Revenue and RDPR Ministers also failed in giving compensation to farmers in distress.” He alleged that the Congress government in the state does not have any vision, it is a direction-less government, and there is no development in the state. “Not even a single rupee has been released and we MLAs have not taken up any work. We are unable to even explain this to people. In fact the people are regretting voting for the Congress” he mentioned.“The CM is inefficient and has no control over his ministers. He is not able to release grants for any work. The Congress government is unable to pay salaries to their employees. In the rural areas, they are unable to provide power supply even for 10-12 hours a day, since Power Minister KJ George has also failed,” he said. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Archaic rules for edu funding must change: NR Narayana Murthy </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/archaic-rules-for-edu-funding-must-change-nr-narayana-murthy</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/archaic-rules-for-edu-funding-must-change-nr-narayana-murthy#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">d6fd859f-c0f1-4933-abf7-aab1f6a2f8fb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:11:24 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:11:24.284Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>education,funding,Infosys Co-Founder N R Narayana Murthy</media:keywords><media:content height="666" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/183c9d56-121d-45d6-a193-7a8364c09130/Archaic.jpg" width="1061"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Infosys Science Foundation president Kris Gopalakrishnan (centre), and trustees NR Narayana Murthy (left) and Pratima Murthy, address a press meet in Bengaluru on Wednesday.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/183c9d56-121d-45d6-a193-7a8364c09130/Archaic.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Wednesday stressed on the need to increase funding for research in India from public and private sectors, and called upon the government to let go of archaic rules and laws and bring a shift in overall academia funding. Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF), Murthy strongly advocated for change in regulations for donations to Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) in the country and allowing companies to offer equities to their choice of organisations. “Even today an entrepreneur cannot donate shares. In 1995 my wife (Sudha Murty) gave shares worth Rs 4.5 crore to the IISc. Today it would be around Rs 300 crore if only the government had allowed them to hold it. Since then Infosys shares have multiplied approximately 768 times. Lots of innovation are happening in the corporate world, they are also needed in academic institutions,” Murthy emphasised. Explaining the importance of long-term vision from academia, Murthy said today’s entrepreneurs can give shares, maybe not a large donation, and once the company grows, the dividends will be significant and premier institutions can benefit. Institutes also need to have a roadmap for at least 20-25 years. Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, ISF and co-founder of Infosys, said more resources need to be pooled from the alumni and general public for research. “Institutions such as MIT, Harvard and Stanford get endowment in billions of dollars. Today, (Indian) institutes are primarily dependent on government funding. We need more industry participation,” he added. Infosys prize: Change in criteriaDuring the event, ISF announced that the annual Infosys Prize for Indian-origin individuals pursuing research is being steered in a new direction with the upper age limit for prize winners being revised from 50 years to 40 years to enable a transformative impact and mobilise young individuals.All laureates from this year onwards who are based outside India at the time of winning the prize will also have to spend time at an Indian institute of their choice. The selected researchers will have to spend 30 days at a host institute in the country to build networks and spark conversations with research groups.“The move is expected to promote early collaborations that could potentially transform into mutually beneficial long-term partnerships,” said Gopalakrishnan.The Infosys prize consists of a gold medal, a citation and a purse of 100,000 US dollars. This year, the award will be given in six categories: Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Karnataka cops to get special financial
services from Bank of Baroda </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-cops-to-get-special-financialservices-from-bank-of-baroda</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-cops-to-get-special-financialservices-from-bank-of-baroda#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">79c89681-cdec-4a00-bc37-d3018aa96a6c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:07:36 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:07:36.087Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Karnataka,Bank of Baroda</media:keywords><media:content height="432" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/64d1f1f6-9b66-4160-8663-91bc2d11eb78/State.jpg" width="997"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ The MoU was signed on May 14 during an event attended by representatives from the state police and the bank]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/64d1f1f6-9b66-4160-8663-91bc2d11eb78/State.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The Bank of Baroda and Karnataka police have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide a special salary package to all police personnel in the state. The MoU was signed on May 14 during an event attended by representatives from the state police and the bank. Through this collaboration, police personnel will receive special banking rights, additional insurance, financial solutions that are tailored to their specific needs and customer care that is focused on meeting their demands. Alok Mohan, DG and IGP, said, “This collaboration is a significant step towards addressing the financial and social needs of our police personnel and their families. We are committed to ensuring that our personnel have access to the best possible resources and support.” ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Was to fly from Munich? Prajwal fools SIT again</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/was-to-fly-from-munich-prajwal-fools-sit-again</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/was-to-fly-from-munich-prajwal-fools-sit-again#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">d499869c-508f-4de7-812a-15ba67b6e9a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:05:32 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:05:32.809Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Munich,SIT,sexual assault case,Prajwal</media:keywords><media:content height="1013" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/1/original/Prajwal_Revanna_EPS.jpg" width="1590"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Prajwal Revanna]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/1/original/Prajwal_Revanna_EPS.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Absconding MP Prajwal Revanna, the prime accused in Hassan sex scandal, seems to have again hoodwinked the SIT, which was expecting him to land in KIA around 12.30 am on Thursday. It is learnt that the MP did not board the flight which he had booked. The flight ticket is said to have been booked by a travel agency in Haryana in Prajwal’s name, indicating that he might return to Bengaluru from Munich early Thursday.Sleuths of SIT waited for Prajwal at KIA to take him into their custody as soon as he landed there.Prajwal had booked flight tickets on two occasions, but cancelled them. This might be a ploy by him to hoodwink the SIT, according to sources. The MP has been on the run for nearly a fortnight ever since the formation of SIT under BK Singh, ADGP (CID). He is said to have gone to Germany on April 27. Prajwal, who has a diplomatic passport, requires no visa to travel abroad. Two regular notices, a lookout notice and a Blue Corner Notice have been issued against him. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kandre orders probe into illegal tree felling in Kodagu</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/kandre-orders-probe-into-illegal-tree-felling-in-kodagu</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/kandre-orders-probe-into-illegal-tree-felling-in-kodagu#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">6dcff4a4-74b9-4e84-866e-7bfe3fcdbf11</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 03:01:44 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T03:01:44.450Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Kodagu,Padinalkunadu Reserve Forest</media:keywords><media:content height="650" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/6c4c9ac9-cb83-4235-b127-a06eb2afc24d/Whodunnit.jpg" width="770"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Trees axed inside Padinalkukadu Reserve Forest area]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/6c4c9ac9-cb83-4235-b127-a06eb2afc24d/Whodunnit.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ MADIKERI: Following a report published in TNIE on illegal felling of trees inside reserve forest in Kodagu, Forest Minister Eshwar Kandre has ordered a probe into the issue. On May 11, TNIE had highlighted the illegal felling of trees inside Padinalkunadu Reserve Forest area of Mundrott Forest Range near Talacauvery Sanctuary in Kodagu. Kodagu Ekikarana Forum members who visited the spot alleged involvement of foresters in the case where thousands of trees were illegally felled and burnt. The forest minister was alerted about the incident following TNIE’s report. In the order dated May 15, it is stated that the minister’s office was not alerted despite felling of thousands of trees in the reserve forest zone. The minister was alerted only after the report in the newspaper was forwarded in the Whatsapp group of the state forest department.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spurned lover stabs girl to death in Hubballi</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/20-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-for-allegedly-rejecting-love-proposal-in-karnataka</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/20-year-old-woman-stabbed-to-death-for-allegedly-rejecting-love-proposal-in-karnataka#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">adab3fa8-a281-408b-a1ed-58faeb8dcd8d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 08:07:29 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:55:04.118Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Amit S Upadhye</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1869615</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Hubballi,girl stabbed to death</media:keywords><media:content height="700" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/a8313036-b4fb-426b-9ca7-27e502634212/New_Project__17_.jpg" width="1200"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Anjali Ambigera]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/a8313036-b4fb-426b-9ca7-27e502634212/New_Project__17_.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ HUBBALLI: A 20-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by a 22-year-old youth at Veerapur Oni near Dajibanpet here on Wednesday morning. Vishwanath alias Girish Sawant, the accused, allegedly attacked  Anjali Ambiger at her house, slit her throat with a knife after repeatedly stabbing her. He fled the spot immediately leaving her in a pool of blood.Vishwanath had been pestering Anjal for many years to marry him But Anjali and her family members were against it. Two weeks ago, Vishwanath went to Anjali’s house and threatened to kill her the way  Neha  Hiremath  was murdered. Neha was murdered  by her former classmate Fayaz on her college campus in Hubballi on April 18. After this, Anjali’s family members approached Bendigeri police, but did not file a complaint.<figure><img src="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/c393e4ff-af05-4ed4-a576-920b8574a0cb/grandmother%20(1).jpg" /><figcaption>Anjali’s grandmother being consoled by her family members at KIMS Hospital
in Hubballi on Wednesday</figcaption></figure><figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The accused, who is on the run, stabbed the victim to death with a knife and fled the place for allegedly rejecting his love proposal in Karnataka's Hubballi. ANI <a href="https://t.co/4eYnaHNGY2">pic.twitter.com/4eYnaHNGY2</a>— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) <a href="https://twitter.com/NewIndianXpress/status/1790665542610637072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner Renuka Sukumar suspended police inspector Chikkodi and woman head constable Rekha Havaraddi of Bendigeri police station in the evening for not acting on the oral complaint by Anjali’s family members then.Senior police officials said two  teams  have  been  formed  to nab Vishwanath. The police have the CCTV footage of Vishwanath entering the city central railway station. It is  not clear whether he boarded a train or escaped from the railway station.<figure><img src="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/fc8bbc98-f39a-4bed-8fa5-38447ed7eeb0/Spurned.PNG" /><figcaption> Vishwanath</figcaption></figure>The accused is said to be involved in some cases reported in Dharwad  and  Uttara Kannada districts.“Anjali was an employee of a local catering company. The accused used to pester her to marry him. He forced her many times to go with him to Mysuru. The accused also forced her to go with him on Wednesday morning. When she refused, he killed her,” a police officer said.<figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HubballiMurder?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HubballiMurder</a> Father of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NehaHiremath?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NehaHiremath</a> who is also an area corporator donates Rs 1 lakh to family of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnjaliAmbiger?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnjaliAmbiger</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hubballi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hubballi</a> BJP worker from the area Anup Bijwad gave a cheque for Rs 50,000 <a href="https://twitter.com/NewIndianXpress?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NewIndianXpress</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XpressBengaluru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@XpressBengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KannadaPrabha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KannadaPrabha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HemanthTnie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HemanthTnie</a> <a href="https://t.co/VNX8IbpHe6">pic.twitter.com/VNX8IbpHe6</a>— Amit Upadhye (@AmitSUpadhye) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitSUpadhye/status/1790735057562517996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Meanwhile, people of the locality staged a protest demanding that the accused be arrested immediately. Local corporator Niranjan  Hiremath,  father of Neha, met Anjali’s family members at KIMS Hospital and gave them a compensation cheque for Rs 1 lakh. Local BJP MLA Mahesh  Tenginkai, who consoled Anjali’s family members, demanded that the police arrest the accused at the earliest.Meanwhile, Union minister Pralhad Joshi attributed the increasing number of murder cases in Hubballi to the lethargic attitude of the state government. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa forest departments to share info, patrol jointly </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-maharashtra-goa-forest-departments-to-share-info-patrol-jointly</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/karnataka-maharashtra-goa-forest-departments-to-share-info-patrol-jointly#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">5079e405-c815-48ab-95ad-e52a50057312</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:40:54 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:40:54.599Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Subhash Chandra N S</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1903714</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Karnataka,patrol,Forest Departments</media:keywords><media:content height="721" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/07c26588-d5eb-406e-aa82-6dae8e589ad0/FOREST_.jpg" width="721"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ The issues discussed include management practices and conservation of the protected areas (PA).]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/07c26588-d5eb-406e-aa82-6dae8e589ad0/FOREST_.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ DANDELI (UTTARA KANNADA): The Forest Departments of Karnataka, Maharastra and Goa will now share information, patrol together and manage the corridors which are contiguous with each other’s state.For the first time, Karnataka organised a meeting of officials from the two neighbouring states in which officials from Kolhapur circle of Maharastra and forest officials from both South and North Goa participated. The issues discussed include management practices and conservation of the protected areas (PA).In the day-long meeting, the officials discussed about not just tiger area conservation, but also conservation of other species. “We learnt a lot about crocodile conservation from Goa. The Goans learnt from us the turtle conservation methods and the Maharastra sought information pertaining to man-elephant conflict,” Vasanth Reddy, Conservator of Forests, Canara Circle, told TNIE.“There are about 22 elephants in the Kolhapur region. They were keen to know about the rain barricades, elephant prevention trench and solar fencing. The officials will visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve to know more about management practices,” informed Reddy.The officials also showed keen interest in crocodile conflict management to prevent crocodile attacks in Dandeli town and the measures taken up recently. Ramanujam, CCF Kolhapur, and DFOs Uttam Sawant, Nanda Kishore and others from Maharastra, attended the meeting. Several DFOs from North and South Goa were part of the visiting team. The inter-state coordination meeting focussed on protection strategies, wildlife management, corridor management and forest fire collaboration. “This is the beginning of the new-age conservation where we will be meeting every year from now onwards. We will work out a plan of action, conduct joint patrolling and manage check-posts which adjoin the state boundaries,” said Reddy. “We will also conduct joint patrolling in a few areas and share intelligence and information about poachers or other kinds of offenders,” Reddy said.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Good feedback for candidates in 13-14 seats in Karnataka: Congress leaders</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/good-feedback-for-candidates-in-13-14-seats-in-karnataka-congress-leaders</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/good-feedback-for-candidates-in-13-14-seats-in-karnataka-congress-leaders#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">f18639eb-4e75-4730-b06b-0bdbf0153a5d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:36:51 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:36:51.060Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bansy Kalappa</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1871694</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Karnataka,Congress,Elections 2024</media:keywords><media:content height="346" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/c440710b-7f44-4dfd-9b60-7a81fb364e7a/Cong.jpg" width="349"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Prudent leaders said the signs are good for the party in about 13-14 constituencies.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/c440710b-7f44-4dfd-9b60-7a81fb364e7a/Cong.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: After the completion of Lok Sabha elections in the state, Congress is upbeat as the feedback and results of internal surveys have been positive for the party from most constituencies.Congress senior leader Saleem Ahmed said the party has received positive feedback from its partymen from about 18-20 constituencies. But some prudent leaders said the signs are good for the party in about 13-14 constituencies.When TNIE contacted the Congress unit in Davanagere, local leaders said they are fairly sure of the party doing well in all the eight Assembly segments in the constituency. The campaigning by party candidate Prabha Mallikarjun, who is pitted against BJP’s Gayathri Siddeshwara, received good response, they added.Ballari workers and leaders too said the feedback from all the booths has been good for party candidate E Tukaram, who is contesting against BJP’s B Sriramulu.The mood in Belgaum and Chikkodi constituencies in Belagavi district is in favour of Mrinal Hebbalkar and Priyanka Jarkiholi, party leaders said. This despite the fact that Congress has lost the previous three Lok Sabha elections in Belgaum. Priyanka is up against former sitting BJP MP Annasaheb Shankar Jolle, while Mrinal is contesting against former BJP CM Jagadish Shettar.Hassan Congress candidate Shreyas Patel, contesting against incumbent JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, and Star Chandru in Mandya, up against JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy, may have a good show, say party leaders, but are cautious about predicting the outcomes.The feedback is mixed from Gulbarga where AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani is running against BJP’s Umesh Jadva. This is because of a recent clash, where 50,000-60,000 members of one community attacked the houses of another community. But analyst BS Murthy pointed out that the Dalit and minority vote share here is so large that it dwarfs other communities. Congress is sure of good tidings in Raichur (ST reserved), where former IAS officer Kumar Naik is contesting against sitting MP and BJP candidate Raja Amareshwara Rai, they added.Congress is getting good vibes in Bengaluru Central and Rural, where Congress’ Mansoor Ali Khan and DK Suresh are contesting against BJP’s PC Mohan and Dr CN Manjunath, the leaders said.The Grand Old Party is upbeat in Tumkur, where the party’s Mudda Hanume Gowda is pitted against BJP leader V Somanna. While Lingayats have overwhelmingly supported Somanna, Vokkaligas, apart from SC/STs, Kurubas and minorities have backed Gowda, a Vokkaliga, they assessed.The party says it will fare well in Chikkaballapur, where Raksha Ramaiah, Youth Congress leader and son of former minister MR Seetharam, is the candidate against BJP’s former state minister Dr K Sudhakar. Kolar too could be in the party candidate’s favour KV Gowtham, contesting against JDS’ Mallesh Babu, they added.The party leaders said the feedback is good from Mysore, where Congress spokesman and Vokkaliga leader M Lakshman is pitted against scion of the Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Wadiyar. Chamarajanagar could have veered towards the party’s Sunil Bose, up against BJP’s little-known N Balraj, they added.But it is mixed for Bangalore South, where Congress’ Sowmya Reddy is contesting against BJP’s Tejasvi Surya. But this is for the better as the prospects for Congress from the constituency in 2019 were poor, they said.Minister HK Patil said, “We will win 18-20 seats in Karnataka and in North Karnataka where polls were held on May 7, we should win around 10 seats.”]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Will BJP pull out candidate from South Teachers’ seat? </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/will-bjp-pull-out-candidate-from-south-teachers-seat</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/will-bjp-pull-out-candidate-from-south-teachers-seat#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">e08a7540-c813-4953-b844-b4d57f6a3ddc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:31:05 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:31:05.835Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Devaraj B Hirehalli</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1873275</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>BJP,jds,Elections 2024</media:keywords><media:content height="429" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/9/original/Struggl1_photo_I.jpg" width="841"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ BJP flag used for representational purposes.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/9/original/Struggl1_photo_I.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The uncertainty over the BJP-JDS alliance in the South Teachers’ Council seat continued with JDS declaring realtor Vivekananda as its candidate on Wednesday, coinciding with the BJP’s Dr EC Ningaraj Gowda filing his nomination papers for the June 3 biennial polls. The lack of consensus between the alliance partners is likely to mar the prospects of their candidate as Congress has fielded a veteran and former MLC Marithibbe Gowda. But Vivekananda is likely to give a stiff fight, sources said. “He was the backbone of former MLA SaRa Mahesh and former minister GT Devegowda and helped them in the previous Assembly polls,” they added. Mahesh and Devegowda were said to have convinced Kumaraswamy to give the ticket to Vivekananda, though former MLC KT Srinkante Gowda was also in the race. Interestingly, it was Srinkante Gowda who introduced Vivekananda into politics, remarked a leader close to him. The South Teachers’ constituency has an electorate of 18,000 teachers from Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar districts. On Saturday, the BJP parliamentary board announced candidates for five Council seats out of six going to the polls. Ningaraj Gowda’s name too was in the list. The next day, the JDS leadership held a crucial meeting and resolved not to leave the South Teachers’ seat to BJP as JDS had won it previously with Marithibbe Gowda.The BJP leadership, including former CM BS Yediyurappa, also favoured leaving it to JDS. But the hiccup is that Ningaraj Gowda is a candidate suggested by BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, the sources said.After filing his nomination papers in Mysuru on Wednesday, Ningaraj Gowda met several RSS functionaries and BJP leaders to seek their advice as to whether to continue in the fray or to withdraw. BJP has not issued the B form to him to declare him as the party’s official candidate. But he claimed that he will file the papers again on Thursday, the last date to do so, along with the B form. The deadline to withdraw the nomination papers is May 20 and will Ningaraj Gowda withdraw is the big question.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Double whammy: Drought or rain, it’s only loss for farmers in Karnataka</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/double-whammy-drought-or-rain-its-only-loss-for-farmers-in-karnataka</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/double-whammy-drought-or-rain-its-only-loss-for-farmers-in-karnataka#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">b2d84369-87e6-4664-ba2e-dcc8fd1c97c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:26:23 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:26:23.620Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Ashwini M Sripad</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1870293</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>farmers,drought,Rain,Agriculture</media:keywords><media:content height="231" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f32dce8c-950b-40e2-a957-d0db50f21097/Double.jpg" width="349"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ An estimate of crop loss on 46.11 lakh hectares of agricultural land, and 2.06 lakh hectares of horticulture land was drawn up.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f32dce8c-950b-40e2-a957-d0db50f21097/Double.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: On the one hand, farmers in Karnataka are facing distress due to severe drought, and on the other, sudden thundershowers are bringing fear of losing standing crops and death of cattle due to lightning.Since the last week of April, heavy rain has been reported in many parts of the state, damaging crops. Farmers who depend on agriculture and horticulture in Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Mysuru, Haveri and Kalaburagi have lost banana, onion, tomato and other crops. Srinivas Reddy, former director, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre, said summer crops have been damaged. Sowing would have done by January or February but there was no rain this year. “In areas where land is irrigated or is dependent on borewells, farmers took up summer crops. In a few places, unfortunately, borewells too dried up and farmers had paid for supply of water from other sources. Such crops were also damaged,” he said. According to Reddy, horticulture crops along with paddy and maize were damaged. “Horticulture crops which were ready for harvest were damaged. Due to their weight and heavy wind, plants collapse and nothing can be done for such crops,” he said.Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy said the government is aware of crop loss due to heavy rain. “For any loss due to natural disaster, the government will pay compensation. CM Siddaramaiah has already directed officials to take care of any losses. The respective tahsildars will take it up, and funds are with deputy commissioners,” he said.A senior official from the revenue department said they are compiling losses and in a day or two, they will get the real picture. Apart from crop loss, farmers are also in distress as cattle have died in many places due to lightning. Recently, 50 goats and sheep and their shepherd died after being struck by lightning at a village near Hoskote. On Sunday, 20 sheep were killed in Chikkanayakanahalli of Tumkuru district.On Friday, 14 sheep died in Chamarajanagar. Compensation will be paid to these farmers. After the Southwest and Northeast monsoons failed last year, the State government declared 223 taluks drought-hit, and had sought Rs 18,177 crore in financial assistance for drought relief. An estimate of crop loss on 46.11 lakh hectares of agricultural land, and 2.06 lakh hectares of horticulture land was drawn up. Recently, Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda said the State government had paid drought compensation to over 32.12 lakh farmers. Officials are verifying documents of over two lakh farmers, and each has been given Rs 4,000.Revenue department sources said they have also decided to compensate 1.63 lakh farmers whose lands were not registered under the compensation list. “Besides, there are 16 lakh farmers who have small landholdings, and the government decided to pay them compensation of Rs 3,000,” sources said.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mango Mela in Lalbagh from May 24 </title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/mango-mela-in-lalbagh-from-may-24</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/mango-mela-in-lalbagh-from-may-24#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed1f7da-6651-40f9-b357-a1e78e1da1d1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:23:39 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:23:39.369Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bosky Khanna</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1872738</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Lalbagh,Mango Mela</media:keywords><media:content height="272" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/1519b03d-b57d-4c4e-b039-fc890ba1c41f/Screenshot_2024_05_03_224717.png" width="463"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ The area under mango cultivation in Karnataka is 1.48 lakh hectares, yielding 12–15 tonne of the fruit. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/1519b03d-b57d-4c4e-b039-fc890ba1c41f/Screenshot_2024_05_03_224717.png?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Despite a delay in the arrival of the King of Fruits, the annual Mango Mela in Lalbagh Botanical Garden will be held from May 24 to June 10. The mela is being organised by Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Limited (KSMDMCL) and the Horticulture Department.This year, the mela will be held despite the model code of conduct in force owing to the Lok Sabha elections.An official from the KSMDML said that no mango tours will be conducted this year owing to the elections, harsh summer, and poor crop. “However, the demand for the mela from farmers and consumers is on the rise. We held a meeting with farmers, and they wanted the mela to be held in Lalbagh for better business,” added the official.The area under mango cultivation in Karnataka is 1.48 lakh hectares, yielding 12–15 tonne of the fruit. However, this year, owing to extreme hot and dry weather conditions, the yield has been around 5 lakh tonnes across the state. “Overall, there has been only a 30% crop yield. But many farmers have suffered a lot. The Mango Mela is aimed at helping them,” the official added.To encourage farmers from Karnataka, the board has decided that the participation of farmers and traders from other states in the mela will not be encouraged, this year. Fifty to 60 stalls will be set up for farmers to sell not just mangoes of several varieties but also jackfruit.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Going global: Nandini logo in Kannada on Scotland, Ireland T20 jerseys</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/going-global-nandini-logo-in-kannada-on-scotland-ireland-t20-jerseys</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/16/going-global-nandini-logo-in-kannada-on-scotland-ireland-t20-jerseys#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">fb556e05-01f7-436f-baf3-a8c07999dfdf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 02:19:49 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-16T02:19:49.545Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bosky Khanna</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1872738</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Scotland,Ireland,Nandini</media:keywords><media:content height="254" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/7f4b13dc-60cf-48d1-aa5b-2e25c14aeb97/logo.jpg" width="409"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Demand for Nandini ghee, milk and sweets is on the rise from Indians living in the U.S. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/7f4b13dc-60cf-48d1-aa5b-2e25c14aeb97/logo.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: For the first time, an Indian language will be displayed on the jerseys of international cricketers during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament, starting June 1 in the U.S.Players from Ireland and Scotland will be seen wearing jerseys with the logo of KMF’s Nandini in Kannada and English on their lead arm. The players of both teams displayed the logo virtually during a meeting with heads of KMF on Wednesday.On the sidelines of the meeting, Bheema Naik, chairman of KMF, told TNIE that through this, the aim is to enter the international market and tell people that KMF is not a local brand. It is the second largest milk union in India after Amul. “Nandini products are internationally available and through this, we want to penetrate the larger international market. Besides, we want to promote the sport. We sponsored Bengaluru Bulls during the Kabaddi league. We are also looking at the Olympics and IPL,” he said.MK Jagadish, managing director of KMF, said, “Ahead of the world cup, we are launching our products, Splash and Bounce, for the domestic and international markets. The former is a whey-based protein enriched drink and the latter a whey-based carbonated drink. Both will be available in 200 ml tetra packs, priced at Rs 10 and Rs 15, respectively. Splash will be available in lemon, litchi, mango and strawberry flavours. Bounce will be available in orange, jeera-mint and ginger-lemon flavours.”Jagadish said Nandini will open parlours in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah next month. Supply of sweets to Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will start.Naik said the demand for Nandini ghee, milk and sweets is on the rise from Indians living in the U.S. A 15-tonne container with frozen Nandini sweets, especially Mysore Pak and peda, is being sent once in three months. Soon, a cafe will be opened in the U.S.Explaining the reasons for KMF sponsoring Ireland and Scotland teams, officials said, “It is done through tendering and bidding processes. Given the economics, these two teams fit the criteria. We wanted to sponsor teams such as South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and even India, but they were already taken and the costs were too high.”]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Power and water shortages threaten lives of dialysis patients in Karnataka's Mysuru district</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/power-and-water-shortages-threaten-lives-of-dialysis-patients-in-karnatakas-mysuru-district</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/power-and-water-shortages-threaten-lives-of-dialysis-patients-in-karnatakas-mysuru-district#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">6d194098-2d5c-4438-ab62-6d15a27a11ac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 14:09:28 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T14:09:28.357Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Karthik K K</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1875561</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>HD Kote taluk,HD Kote taluk government hospital</media:keywords><media:content height="202" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/26/original/Navaje.jpg" width="346"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Image of dialysis machines used for representational purposes.]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/26/original/Navaje.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ MYSURU: While state and central governments proudly tout their efforts to bring quality healthcare to rural and remote parts of Karnataka, the ground reality tells a starkly different story.In HD Kote taluk's government hospital, which serves a significant tribal population, patients confront grave challenges due to the lack of consistent access to power and water. A video capturing these difficulties has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the urgent situation.In a disheartening development, hospital staff have had to turn away at least 5 to 10 dialysis-dependent patients in the past two days due to the facility's inability to administer necessary treatments. Dialysis, crucial for individuals with severe kidney issues, relies on consistent access to power and water. The hospital's failure to ensure these essential resources has put the lives of many at risk.Patients returned home with complaints of cramps and breathlessness, symptoms exacerbated by missed dialysis sessions. They expressed their frustration and fear, blaming the poor service and lack of resources at the government hospital.<figure><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Disruption of power & water shortages are putting lives at risk in HD Kote taluk government hospital in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mysuru?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mysuru</a> district. Patients, including dialysis-dependent individuals, are being turned away due to the hospital's inability to provide essential treatments. <a href="https://twitter.com/XpressBengaluru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@XpressBengaluru</a>… <a href="https://t.co/oKsViAu65a">pic.twitter.com/oKsViAu65a</a>— Karthik K K (@Karthiknayaka) <a href="https://twitter.com/Karthiknayaka/status/1790740368344191268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>“We come here hoping for relief and we are dependent on government service as we can’t afford this service in private hospitals. If basic facilities like power and water are not found at hospitals, what will be the situation of patients? Sometimes they blame it on rain on CESC officials, but they don’t consider the situation of patient who come from long distance from neighboring villages for this purpose,” said Rangaswamy, relative of a patient.Meanwhile, the hospital's staff, caught between the demands of their duties and the constraints of their resources, struggle to provide adequate care under these circumstances.A staff, on condition of anonymity, said, “We are trying our best with what we have, but without consistent power and water, it is impossible to deliver the care these patients need,” he said.When the issue was brought to the notice of District health officer (DHO) Dr Kumaraswamy, he said that he would look into this and get it resolved at the earliest.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IMD issues alert for more thunderstorms and dust storms till monsoon</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/imd-issues-alert-for-more-thunderstorms-and-dust-storms-till-monsoon</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/imd-issues-alert-for-more-thunderstorms-and-dust-storms-till-monsoon#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">8a0f7cfc-b386-4dd9-969e-6132a4d287d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:28:03 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:28:03.104Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bosky Khanna</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1872738</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>IMD,thunderstorms,dust storms</media:keywords><media:content height="310" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/1520e1bf-f5de-43a9-a45e-8d68375ceafa/thunderstorms.jpg" width="517"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ A vehicle submerged in a pit near Vijnanapura, Bengaluru. The underpass was waterlogged due to Monday night rain in the city ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/1520e1bf-f5de-43a9-a45e-8d68375ceafa/thunderstorms.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for more thunderstorms and dust storms in the coming days, till the onset of southwest monsoon, while there is no heatwave alert for the state or the country.Citing the Ghatkopar incident where an illegal hoarding came crashing down on a fuel outlet, claiming at least 14 lives, the department has advised people to be cautious, alert and safe. Similar incidents may occur due to thunderstorms or dust storms.Director General of Meteorology Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told TNIE that due to the prolonged hot and dry spell and less humidity, dust storms are being reported in states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. More such storms could occur in the coming days, he said.“We have also issued an alert for thunderstorms in most parts of the country, including the ghats and southern peninsula, in the coming days till the onset of monsoon,” he said. It is a regular phenomenon before the onset of monsoon. But the intensity will be higher because of the prolonged hot and dry spell. An official from IMD, Pune, said while dust storms and thunderstorms are not rare, they are not usual in a city like Mumbai, located on the coast. Monday’s dust storm was severe because of local convection and occurred because of less moisture in the air.CS Patil, senior scientist, at IMD Bengaluru, said dust storms occur when soil is loose and dry, and when there is strong wind and less moisture in the air. It leads to poor visibility. Sometimes, it is followed by severe thunderstorms, like it happened in Mumbai. In Karnataka, there have been dust storms and pre-monsoon showers, but not severe ones.Patil said before the onset of monsoon, thunderstorms, lightning and dust storms will occur. But their intensity will vary based on local factors.Officials from IMD, Bengaluru, said it also depends on the formation of Cumulonimbus clouds (‘Cumulus’ means ‘swell’ in Latin, and ‘nimbus’ is ‘cloud’), which are dense, towering vertical clouds, forming from water vapor condensing in the lower troposphere which builds upwards due to powerful buoyant air currents.Most parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, are now experiencing thunderstorms and showers with the maximum wind speed of 45-50 km/h.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Will develop govt schools with CSR aid, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/will-develop-govt-schools-with-csr-aid-says-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/will-develop-govt-schools-with-csr-aid-says-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">51df5832-52ae-428d-b4bc-3ad5b1e56609</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:23:34 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:23:34.465Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>DK Shivakumar,Corporate Social Responsibility CSR,developing government schools</media:keywords><media:content height="439" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/fb341641-7c18-416b-8e36-057adb4297c0/Siddaramaiah.jpg" width="340"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah greets Ankita Basappa Konnur of Bagalkot district, who secured the first rank in SSLC exam, in Bengaluru on Tuesday ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/fb341641-7c18-416b-8e36-057adb4297c0/Siddaramaiah.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who honoured SSLC toppers from government schools on Tuesday, announced a plan to develop government schools under CSR aid without relying on funds from the state.Honouring SSLC toppers Ankita, who secured first rank, and Navneet, who bagged third rank, with Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively, at his residence here, he said work on 20 government schools in Ramanagara district has begun. He aims to provide education of international quality to students in rural areas through schools developed under CSR aid.A meeting on the development of government schools will be convened after the Model Code of Conduct is withdrawn, he said.“My interest is politics, but I have always said that my choice is education,” Shivakumar said and added that his goal is to develop government schools in rural areas to world-class institutions.On an invitation, Ankita from Mudhol taluk in Bagalkot district and Navneet from Mandya arrived at Shivakumar’s residence in Sadashivanagar with their parents and representatives from their schools.CM announces Rs 1.5 crore for schools of toppersChief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday felicitated Ankita Basappa Konnur from Mudhol, Bagalkot district, who secured the first rank in the SSLC examination, and Navneet from Mandya district who came third in the state. He also announced Rs 1 crore for the development of the Morarji Desai Residential School in Malligere, Mudhol taluk, where Ankita studied, and Rs 50 lakh for the Morarji Desai Residential School, Tumbakere of Mandya district, where Navneet studied. He also handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh to Ankita and Rs 3 lakh to Navneet for their further education. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Not for 'aam aadmi'? Miyazaki mango sells for Rs 10K per fruit</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/not-for-aam-aadmi-miyazaki-mango-sells-for-rs-10k-per-fruit</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/not-for-aam-aadmi-miyazaki-mango-sells-for-rs-10k-per-fruit#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">4418fb55-3c56-4450-989b-89ad93ac0e2e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:19:44 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:19:44.942Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Mallikarjun Hiremath</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1876157</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Miyazaki mango</media:keywords><media:content height="348" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/3451f21f-f29b-4bb8-9182-91eb1c0559fa/Miyazaki.jpg" width="339"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ The Miyazaki mango on display ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/3451f21f-f29b-4bb8-9182-91eb1c0559fa/Miyazaki.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ DHARWAD: Imagine mangoes that sell for Rs 10,000 per fruit! One single specimen is on display at the Mango Mela here, and it is drawing huge crowds.The state has only one tree of this mango variety, Miyazaki, claimed the farmer, Pramod Gaonkar, who has his orchard at Kalkeri village in the district. He said he planted the sapling in 2012 and in the last few years, he has harvested quite a few mangoes, earning lakhs of rupees.He told TNIE that when he came to know about the rare Miyazaki variety, he purchased a sapling in Maharashtra and planted it in his orchard. Gaonkar, a mango trader since 1985 who also owns a few orchards, said, “This variety is from Japan. There are no issues with the tree as it has adapted well to the local climate. The tree gives a maximum of 14 fruits per season. Recently, a dozen mangoes were sold for around Rs 2.5 lakh. The price is high because it is a rare fruit that has health benefits.”He said, “I have sold the mangoes to a consumer in Koppal at Rs 10,000 per fruit. Only a few buyers are available in the state. It is rich in nutrition and has vitamin A, B and C. The fruit is also good for the skin. I had not disclosed the price and availability of these mangoes as I was worried about my safety. I have displayed one fruit here to educate other growers.”The mango is rich purplish red and is also called sun egg because of its colour and texture. Each fruit weighs around 200-350 gm.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>INTERVIEW | There is chance I.N.D.I.A may form next govt: Psephologist Premchand Palety</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/interview-there-is-chance-india-may-form-next-govt-psephologist-premchand-palety</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/interview-there-is-chance-india-may-form-next-govt-psephologist-premchand-palety#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">2147b3f7-7db1-4e4a-86ef-28a33b89d7ce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:17:23 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:17:23.685Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Bansy Kalappa</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1871694</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Elections 2024,Psephologist Premchand Palety</media:keywords><media:content height="239" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/62fc0fc4-76f9-4417-b1b4-5d23f5bee282/Premchand.jpg" width="204"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Psephologist Premchand Palety]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/62fc0fc4-76f9-4417-b1b4-5d23f5bee282/Premchand.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Psephologist Premchand Palety, founder of C-Fore -- a premier agency that conducts election surveys, speaks to Bansy Kalappa of TNIE about the Lok Sabha elections. He said, “It may be speculative, but there is a chance of the I.N.D.I.A bloc forming the next government.” Some say a multiphase poll like this could favour the ruling party, whose biggest campaigner is PM Modi...Modi is the main vote catcher for BJP. Such multi-phase polls will facilitate his campaigning and also help in deploying resources.The share market has seen a big correction. The satta market that gave the ruling party 340 seats earlier has brought it down to 280...Share/satta markets are speculative. They also depend on the feedback from pollsters. Most pollsters conducting actual field surveys feel that for BJP, the going is not as rosy as it was projected about a month ago.The PM is raking up communally divisive issues like ghuspetiyan and is speaking about the opposition receiving black money from Adanis and Ambanis...This shows he is nervous. Maybe he got the exit poll reports that are not favourable for BJP. Last election, Pulwama/Balakot helped BJP. Since there is no such issue this election, the BJP would like to create some religious polarisation.How do you see Karnataka polls going?This election, I haven’t done any survey in Karnataka. But I can sense that Congress will do much better than the previous election. There is now a clear North-South divide. Many South Indian voters perceive the BJP as biased against the South. How have the four phases of voting gone? Is Modi a lesser factor in this election? In the four phases so far, the feedback is that BJP will lose some seats and there is a possibility that NDA could end up below the majority mark. Unemployment and inflation are major voter concerns. Many voters also do not like the dictator-like attitude of the present leadership and select targeting of politicians. This may impact Modi’s image.Any key states we should focus on?The states that can change BJP’s fortune are Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP and Bihar.How big has been the impact of Siddaramaiah’s five guarantees and the pen drive allegation against JDS-BJP MP candidate Prajwal Revanna?Siddaramaiah’s five guarantees have had a positive impact on Congress. If Congress does well in the state that could be one of the main reasons. Had Prajwal’s case come out a few days earlier that would have had a major impact in the first phase in the Old Mysuru region. This will have some impact in the second phase.Maharashtra has been seen as a key swing state. There is talk of a possible sympathy wave in favour of both Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar’s NCP...Yes, there seems to be a sympathy wave in favour of both Uddhav and Pawar. This could help I.N.D.I.A improve its tally significantly in the state.How big a dent can the RJD-Congress alliance make in Bihar?Tejashwi Yadav had a big impact in Bihar. At the same time, Nitish Kumar’s image has taken a big hit. He is being seen as an opportunist. His party could lose many seats.What about Rajasthan?Many voters in Rajasthan are not happy with the choice of chief minister. This could affect BJP’s prospects.What about UP?In most states, including UP, socially disadvantaged sections perceive BJP as an upper-caste and upper-class party. Farmers are also unhappy.Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicted Telangana would yield 10-12 seats and Andhra Pradesh 17-18 seats. He expected the BJP to open its account in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He believes BJP will become the biggest party in the South...Not necessarily. Remember the last time when Pulwama/Balakot happened. Big swings can happen.What are your indications from West Bengal?BJP could get its tally close to the last election.Who could be nearer to the 272-273 mark?It would be speculative, but there is a chance of I.N.D.I.A forming the next government.The full interview can be watched on the TNIE YouTube channel]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Big whale behind Revanna’s arrest, bid to tarnish Gowda family: HD Kumaraswamy</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/big-whale-behind-revannas-arrest-bid-to-tarnish-gowda-family-hd-kumaraswamy</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/big-whale-behind-revannas-arrest-bid-to-tarnish-gowda-family-hd-kumaraswamy#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">23bccd79-367b-474e-8829-710eb3f8c1b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:10:08 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:10:08.717Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>HD Kumaraswamy,HD Revanna,Prajwal Revanna case</media:keywords><media:content height="2004" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/51fdc9e8-ef39-4f30-92b0-857d219e319c/hdr_1_1405chn_35.jpg" width="3476"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Supporters of MLA H D Revanna in front of the residence of former PM H D Devegowda, where Revanna came to meet his father after his release on bail from Parappana Agrahara, in Bengaluru on Tuesday. ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/51fdc9e8-ef39-4f30-92b0-857d219e319c/hdr_1_1405chn_35.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Former Karnataka chief minister and JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday alleged that the arrest of his brother and former minister HD Revanna in an alleged kidnap case was politically motivated. Revanna was charged with kidnapping a victim of his son Prajwal Revanna’s alleged sexual abuse. “It was done to tarnish the image of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and his family, and there is a big whale behind all this. The truth will come out ultimately,” Kumaraswamy said, indirectly targeting DCM DK Shivakumar as being responsible for the entire episode. He told reporters that BJP leader and lawyer Devaraje Gowda was arrested because the latter had released an audio of Shivakumar’s alleged involvement in the release of the pen drive, comprising sleazy videos of Prajwal Revanna. “Instead of arresting the big whale (Shivakumar), the SIT has arrested Devaraje Gowda,’’ he said. “Does the government have any compassion for the families of the women in the videos? There is no question of me defending anyone. In this age of information technology, the guilty become innocent. If the government is committed, let the investigation be conducted properly. But there is no need to spin the investigation around Revanna,” he suggested.<aside><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/hd-revanna-released-from-parappana-agrahara-jail">HD Revanna released from Parappana Agrahara jail</a></aside>He attacked his political detractors who claimed that Kumaraswamy is looking to finish off the Revanna family politically. “I am in favour of justice, in favour of the aggrieved women,” he said and pointed out that one of the women had complained to the National Commission for Women alleging that some people, claiming to be SIT officials, were terrorising them to lodge complaints.Questioning Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on action taken, he said the SIT had not arrested a single person who had circulated the pen drives, despite FIRs being filed against them. “Why hasn’t SIT arrested the car driver who stole the videos and caused all the fuss? A private TV channel interviewed him. The person is not traced by SIT but can be found in a private media office,” he said.He also questioned SIT for not arresting Naveen Gowda, who had put up a Facebook post, hinting that Prajwal Revanna’s videos were coming out, and claimed to have handed over pen drives to JDS MLAs.‘Not the time to celebrate’Kumaraswamy suggested to JDS workers not to celebrate Revanna’s release on bail. “A most heinous incident has taken place in the state, and Revanna also had to face charges. He got anticipatory bail and I want to tell our party workers this is not the time to be happy. Celebrate when the wrongdoers are punished,” he said.<aside><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/felt-bad-for-revanna-this-should-not-have-happened-to-their-family-dk-shivakumar">Felt bad for Revanna, this should not have happened to their family: DK Shivakumar</a></aside>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HD Revanna released from Parappana Agrahara jail</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/hd-revanna-released-from-parappana-agrahara-jail</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/hd-revanna-released-from-parappana-agrahara-jail#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">259bcd60-5ceb-46ca-afce-1c9bffed7956</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:01:32 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T02:01:32.217Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>Kidnapping,sexual assault case,HD Revanna</media:keywords><media:content height="935" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f193071d-1a0a-492d-96c9-791d81fb3a4c/Revanna.jpg" width="1644"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Holenarasipur JDS MLA HD Revanna departs from the residence of his father and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, after his release on bail from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, in Bengaluru on Tuesday ]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f193071d-1a0a-492d-96c9-791d81fb3a4c/Revanna.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BENGALURU: Holenarasipur JDS MLA, 66-year-old HD Revanna, who was arrested on charges of kidnapping a 47-year-old victim of sexual assault, was released from the Parappana Agrahara central prison around 1.30 pm on Tuesday.  He was accompanied by a few party MLAs and other leaders, while several party workers had gathered outside the jail to extend their support. They greeted him with slogans and followed him in a large convoy of vehicles.As he was walking out of the prison, Revanna refused to speak to mediapersons, but greeted them with only a namaste. At 2.05 pm, he arrived at his sister’s house in Padmanabhanagar to meet his parents. He is said to have wept looking at his family members and took blessings from his father, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and mother Chennammma. Revanna’s brother and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy was at the house. A team of advocates also accompanied Revanna. After taking a rest for a while, he then went to a temple. Elaborate police deployment had been made near the prison. One DCP, three ACPs, six inspectors, 20 sub-inspectors and 250 police personnel were on security duty. The police were also deployed near the Padmanabhanagar residence and the roads were barricaded.<aside><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/felt-bad-for-revanna-this-should-not-have-happened-to-their-family-dk-shivakumar">Felt bad for Revanna, this should not have happened to their family: DK Shivakumar</a></aside>Revanna, who spent six days in jail, was granted conditional bail on Monday by a Special Court for Elected Representatives.He was remanded in judicial custody on May 8 after his arrest from his sister’s house in Padmanabhanagar on May 4.Two FIRs have been registered against him. The first complaint of sexual harassment was filed by one of the victims at the Holenarasipur Town police station in Hassan district on April 28.The second of kidnapping was registered by another victim’s 20-year-old son on May 2 at the KR Nagar police station in Mysuru district, for which Revanna was arrested.<aside><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/13/sexual-assault-victim-says-she-was-not-kidnapped-questions-now-over-revannas-arrest">Sexual assault victim says she was not kidnapped; questions now over Revanna’s arrest</a></aside>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HD Kumaraswamy must hand over pen drive to CM for probe: Satish Jarkiholi</title><link>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/hd-kumaraswamy-must-hand-over-pen-drive-to-cm-for-probe-satish-jarkiholi</link><comments>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/May/15/hd-kumaraswamy-must-hand-over-pen-drive-to-cm-for-probe-satish-jarkiholi#comments</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">e7eb7cd8-f198-4c18-9314-f857d8a5dcea</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 01:57:33 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-05-15T01:57:33.985Z</atom:updated><atom:author><atom:name>Express News Service</atom:name><atom:uri>/api/author/1897566</atom:uri></atom:author><description></description><media:keywords>HD Kumaraswamy,Satish Jarkiholi,pen drive</media:keywords><media:content height="450" medium="image" url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/6205d9ca-4a13-4228-ac62-1d6278978e71/ANI_20240207045807.jpg" width="600"><media:title type="html"><![CDATA[ Karnataka PCC working president and PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi]]></media:title></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://media.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/6205d9ca-4a13-4228-ac62-1d6278978e71/ANI_20240207045807.jpg?w=280" width="280"></media:thumbnail><category>Karnataka</category><content:encoded><![CDATA[ BELAGAVI: Instead of just repeatedly claiming to possess a pen drive with important data, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy should hand it over to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and help initiate an investigation into the matter, said KPCC working president and PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi.At a press conference on Tuesday, Jarkiholi said it was not possible to take up an investigation into the case related to the pen drive, unless it was handed over to the authorities. He hit out at Kumaraswamy, stating that the latter was making unreasonable allegations, claiming to have a pen drive, which contained some serious data. “Kumaraswamy should immediately pass on the pen drive to the CM. The CM is close to Kumaraswamy,’’ said Jarkiholi.Jarkiholi rubbished claims of the former CM of wanting to launch an investigation into the contents of the said pen drive, questioning, “How could the investigation be carried out, even before knowing what the pen drive contains?” He assured that the state government would conduct a fair inquiry into the matter if it gets all the details related to the pen drive.Meanwhile, Jarkiholi said that he met Home Minister G Parameshwar to discuss the general election and the probable seats that the Congress could win. On the demand by several senior legislators for more deputy chief ministers in the government, Jarkiholi said it was heard before the Lok Sabha polls in the state, since this issue was expected to help in the election. Now that the voting has ended in the state, such a demand has all but stopped, he added.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

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