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Jan222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

K’taka BJP leader Sriramulu threatens to quit amid rift with party MLA Janardhana Reddy

Bengaluru: The infighting within the Karnataka BJP has come to the forefront, with former minister B. Sriramulu accusing mining baron and MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy of attempting to undermine his political career. Sriramulu, a prominent leader representing the oppressed classes, has expressed his willingness to resign from the party in response to these tensions. Addressing the media, Sriramulu claimed that BJP Karnataka in-charge Radha Mohan Agarwal had humiliated him during a recent state core committee meeting. According to Sriramulu, Agarwal blamed him for the party's defeat in the by-election for the Sandur Assembly constituency. “Agarwal alleged that I did not work for BJP candidate Bangaru Hanumantha, leading to the party’s loss,” Sriramulu said. Countering these allegati...

Jan192025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh Mela venue after ‘gas cylinder explosion’

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Mahakumbh Nagar: A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela venue in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, reportedly following the explosion of two gas cylinders inside a tent. The fire quickly spread to several nearby tents, burning them to the ground. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಿ.. ಪ್ರಯಾಗ್ರಾಜ್: 'ಮಹಾ ಕುಂಭಮೇಳ'ದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಗ್ನಿ ಅವಘಡ.. According to police, the fire started in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh site, where the cylinders exploded. Fire trucks, which were already stationed at the venue as part of safety measures for the large-scale event, rushed to the scene and managed to control the blaze. As a precautionary measure, people living in surrounding tents were promptly evacuated to ensure their safety. The incident, though alarming, did not result in any casualties, tha...

Jan122025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

KIADB Scam: Complaint to the Governor Seeking Investigation Against Balappa Handigund

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Bengaluru: The Congress government led by CM Siddaramaiah, which came to power campaigning against corruption with the slogan 'Pay CM, Say CM', is now facing a challenge with the 'Handigund Case'. The Citizen Rights Foundation, which is fighting a nationwide legal battle against corruption, has highlighted the shortcomings of the Siddaramaiah government in the corruption allegations against KAS officer Balappa Handigund. A complaint has been filed with the Governor seeking an investigation into the KIADB scam. Serious allegations have emerged against KAS officer Balappa Handigund, currently a special land acquisition officer at KIADB, for illegally acquiring land around Devanahalli near Bengaluru and irregularities in compensation distribution. Citizen Rights Foundation President K.A. P...

Jan32025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bus fare hike: K’taka BJP gives roses to male passengers in protest

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Bengaluru; The Karnataka BJP staged a unique protest on Friday at the Kempe Gowda Bus Station in Bengaluru's Majestic locality by distributing roses to male passengers following a 15 per cent bus fare hike by the Congress government. The protest was led by the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, R. Ashoka and LoP in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy. Some activists wore masks of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and raised slogans against them and the Congress government. The leaders told the passengers after giving them roses that the ticket price hike was a "gift" from the ruling Congress party. High drama ensued when the police attempted to stop the BJP leaders from distributing the roses. Ashoka lost his cool and warned the pol...

Jan32025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

After CM Siddaramaiah’s dinner meet with 35 Cong MLAs, K’taka BJP mocks Dy CM Shivakumar

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has mocked Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar over some big decisions being taken by the government in his absence. Referring to the dinner meeting attended by seven cabinet ministers and 34 MLAs, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the BJP questioned whether Dy CM Shivakumar was merely a leader in name. Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, stated on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seemingly waiting for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to leave on a foreign trip, held a dinner meeting with 35 MLAs at Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s residence to assert his influence. Addressing Shivakumar, Ashoka said, “In your absence, cabinet meetings are being held, and significant decisions, such as a 1...

Jan32025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

What is HMPV virus currently affecting China?

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New Delhi: After five years of the Covid-19 pandemic, China is currently reeling under the new respiratory the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus. Several media reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly in the country. Some even claim that hospitals and crematories are being overwhelmed. Videos shared online show crowded hospitals, with some users saying that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid, are circulating. The reports claim that the spike in HMPV cases has led to an alarming increase in sudden deaths, with people aged 40 to 80 being particularly affected. "China is facing a surge in multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, overwhelming hospitals and crem...

Dec282024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Cooking garlic, onions at high heat may be harmful to your heart: Study

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New Delhi: Cooking garlic and onions in vegetable oil at high temperatures can generate trans-fatty acids (TFA) and can prove to be detrimental to heart health, claims a study by Japanese researchers. TFAs are harmful fats that can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. While TFAs are commonly present in processed foods, evidence suggests that they can also be created at home during cooking. Studies indicate that unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), usually considered beneficial, can undergo trans-isomerisation -- a molecular reconfiguration that transforms them into TFAs when heated at 150 degrees Celsius or higher. To explore, researchers from Meijo University assessed the role of isothiocyanates and polysulfides -- sulphur-con...

Dec262024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Dr. Manmohan Singh, legendary economist and former PM, passes away

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New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following a deterioration in his health. The news of Dr. Singh's death has been confirmed by the AIIMS in a statement that read: "With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh aged 92. He was being treated for age related medical conditions and had sudden loss of consciousness at home on December 26. Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the medical emergency at AIIMS. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 p.m." Dr. Singh had been ad...

Dec202024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

BELAGAVI SUVARNA VIDHAN SOUDHA ATTACK: CRF DEMANDS DISMISSAL OF KARNATAKA GOVT

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Bengaluru,: The Citizen Rights Foundation (CRF) has demanded the dismissal of the Karnataka state government following the recent attack on MLC C.T. Ravi at the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in Belagavi. The incident, which occurred on December 19, 2024, has been condemned by the CRF, which has filed a complaint with Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. The complaint alleges that the attack was a result of the state government's failure to maintain law and order. The CRF has also questioned the police's hasty action in arresting MLC C.T. Ravi without sufficient evidence. The organization has appealed to the Governor to take immediate action and recommend to the Central Government to act in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many ...

Dec182024 by TheStateLineNo Comments

HCs cannot lay down the form in which a bail order should be passed by trial courts: SC

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that while constitutional courts can lay down the principles governing the grant of bail or anticipatory bail, they cannot lay down the form in which a bail order should be passed by trial courts. "The constitutional courts can lay down the principles governing the grant of bail or anticipatory bail. However, the constitutional courts cannot interfere with the discretion of our trial courts by laying down the form in which an order should be passed while deciding bail applications," a bench headed by Justice Abhay S. Oka ruled, as it heard the plea of a District and Sessions Judge of the Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) to quash the adverse observations issued against him. After the appellant-judicial offer rejected a bail application, ...