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Provocative speech: Karnataka HC grants relief to RSS leader Bhat

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat and directed the state government not to initiate any forceful action such as arrest, among others. The Karnataka Police have booked an FIR against Bhat for delivering a provocative speech. The bench headed by Justice Krishnakumar issued the order on Monday and adjourned the matter till June 10. RSS leader Bhat has filed a petition seeking quashing of the FIR against him, claiming that the FIR has been filed several days after the speech was delivered, with malicious intent. The court asked the petitioner to cooperate with the investigation and told the prosecution that without the consent of the court, the charge sheet cannot be submitted in the case. Also Read Karnataka: RSS leader booked for provocative speech at Hindutva activist memorial Bantwal Rural police have registered an FIR under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act...
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’40 pc already completed’: Won’t stop Hemavathi Express link canal work, says Karnataka govt

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Bengaluru: Despite the protest by farmers and the BJP opposing the Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project, which forced the authorities to halt the work temporarily, the Karnataka government said that the project will not stop, as 40 per cent work has already been completed. Farmers in the region are opposing the Link Canal Project, which they say is aimed at diverting water from the Hemavathi River to Ramanagara. The Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also serves as the Water Resources Minister, is spearheading the project. The BJP and the farmers have given the government a one-month deadline to halt the project. Local BJP MLA Suresh Gowda has warned that the water will have to flow over his dead body. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that there is no question of stopping the Hemavathi Express Link Canal project as 40 per cent of the work has already been completed. Also Read Covid-19: If children have symptoms don’t send them to school, says Karnataka govt A...
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Covid-19: If children have symptoms don’t send them to school, says Karnataka govt

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Bengaluru: In view of the Covid-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools, Karnataka government, in a circular, has asked parents not to send their children to school, if they have fever, cough, cold and other symptoms. The Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare has issued the circular late for precautions to be taken in government and private schools, as instructed during the Covid-19 situation review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiahheld on May 26. “If fever, cough, cold and other symptoms are found in school children, do not send the children to school and follow appropriate treatment and care measures as per doctor’s advice,” the circular, issued late on Friday, said. It instructs for sending children to school only after complete cure. Also Read Karnataka recorded highest rainfall in May in last 125 years: CM If children come to school with fever, cough, cold and other symptoms, inform their parents and send them back to home, the Health Departm...
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Karnataka recorded highest rainfall in May in last 125 years: CM

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated on Friday that for the first time in the last 125 years, Karnataka has recorded the highest rainfall in the month of May this year. Twenty eight districts in the state have received rainfall above the normal average, he stated. CM Siddaramaiah said this while speaking at the Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat CEO’s meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha. He said: “There is no shortage of funds for providing relief for rain-related damage Under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), more than Rs 1,000 crore is available across various districts. “Guidelines have already been issued for providing relief in case of damage to houses due to heavy rains. Relief must be provided immediately. To prevent casualties in cases such as landslides, precautionary measures must be taken, including the evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas.” Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) must c...
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Man tested positve for COVID-19 dies in Karnataka

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Bengaluru : In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man tested positive for COVID-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in health department said. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary, Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare department confirmed the death. According to health department sources, the 70-year-old patient, a resident of Benakanahalli village in Belagavi , died late Wednesday night, after being tested positive for Covid-19 in the morning. Also Read Kerala tops India’s COVID-19 active cases in latest rise He was allegedly suffering from age-related diseases and was admitted to Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences District Hospital for treatment. When the Covid test was positive, he was immediately shifted to the Covid ward, added the sources. On May 17, an 84-year-old-man with severe comorbidities died at a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru and his Covid-19 test results came positive after his death. The health departme...
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Bengaluru man turns thief to maintain three wives, nine children

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Bengaluru: A 36-year-old man, who became a thief allegedly to take care of his three wives and nine children, has been arrested in Bengaluru, a police officer said on Thursday. Police recovered 188 grams of gold ornaments, 550 grams of silver ornaments and Rs 1,500 in cash from Babajaan, he added. A case has been registered at the Electronic City police station in Bengaluru. “With the arrest, we have solved eight theft cases,” the officer told PTI. Also Read From real estate to Zomato delivery agent: Story of hope, resilience “It’s difficult for him to maintain the family. So he became a thief. This is how it appears prima facie,” he added. According to him, his wives are in Shikaripalya near Anekal on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Chikkaballapura and Srirangapatna. “He is in contact with all the three wives and nine children and he is one who is taking care of all of them. He has become a professional thief,” the officer said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , ...
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Never pitched for shifting HAL from Karnataka to Andhra, says CM Naidu

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Kadapa: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday clarified that he had never proposed to the Centre to shift Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a TDP meeting, Naidu said that neither he nor his party ever intended to shift HAL from the neighbouring state to Andhra Pradesh. “Some people in Karnataka say that I requested (the Centre) to shift HAL from Bangalore. I never indulge in such activities. It is not in my history. Telugu Desam Party never intended to get projects from other states and thereby get a bad image,” Naidu said. Also Read AP: Goods train derails in Visakhapatnam, restoration underway He further said the Lepakshi area in Anantapur District is suitable for the aerospace industry, including aircraft manufacturing-both civil and defence. Referring to reports of Naidu requesting the Centre to shift some plants of HAL to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday “questione...
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