A video showing a spider mite inside a sealed cold drink bottle in Tumkur, Karnataka has gone viral, raising concerns about food safety. This incident comes after a Mumbai doctor found a human finger piece in an ice cream cone, highlighting the need for stringent quality control measures in the food industry.
Karnataka’s health ministry has raised concerns about the presence of cancer-causing substances in the popular street food pani puri, prompting investigations and bans on certain food colorings. The concern stems from a recent survey that revealed a significant number of pani puri samples containing harmful chemicals. The article delves into the specific cancer-causing substances found, their potential health risks, and the measures being taken by authorities to ensure food safety.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has postponed the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with university final exams. The new exam dates will be announced soon. KEA has also reopened the registration window for the exam, allowing students to apply until July 7th.
Prajwal Revanna, former Janata Dal (Secular) MP, is facing a fourth sexual harassment case in Karnataka. The case, filed under sections for sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation, names Prajwal and three others, including former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda, for sharing images recorded during the harassment. Meanwhile, Prajwal’s brother, Suraj Revanna, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker.
The Karnataka government has banned the use of artificial food colors in kebabs, citing health concerns associated with these additives. The ban follows laboratory tests that revealed the presence of harmful artificial colors in several kebab samples. The government warns that violators will face severe penalties.
The case of alleged sexual abuse against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna, brother of ex-Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A 27-year-old man accused Suraj of sexual abuse at his farmhouse in June, leading to the registration of a case at Holenarasipura Rural Police Station. While Suraj claims a conspiracy, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed the CID investigation citing similar cases previously handed over to the agency.
Suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna has been sent to Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody till June 10 by the People’s Representative Court in connection with the sex tape case. Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing several women, was arrested on May 31 after his return from Germany. The police also arrested his father, H D Revanna, on charges of kidnapping a woman who figured in one of the videos. Revanna has lost the Lok Sabha elections to Shreyas M Patel of the Congress.
Four trekkers from Karnataka lost their lives in Uttarakhand due to severe weather conditions. The trekking group consisted of 18 trekkers from Karnataka, one from Maharashtra, and three local guides. A joint air-ground operation is underway to rescue the stranded trekkers by the Indian Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and other local authorities. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has also arrived in Dehradun to coordinate the rescue efforts. The identity of the deceased trekkers has not yet been released.
Bengaluru witnessed an unprecedented downpour on Sunday, receiving 111 mm of rainfall, surpassing the previous highest single-day rainfall record for June set in 1891. This torrential rainfall, coupled with an additional 29.7 mm received on June 1, has already exceeded the average monthly rainfall for June. As a result, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, until June 5.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the onset of monsoon in Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, by June 14. The monsoon is expected to arrive 15 days earlier than last year, bringing with it ample rainfall for the state. The southwest monsoon is currently advancing over Tamil Nadu, West-central Bay of Bengal, and Sikkim, and will soon enter Andhra Pradesh. Rainfall is anticipated to commence in Karnataka during the first week of June, providing relief from the dry weather conditions experienced in April.
This year’s monsoon is expected to be evenly distributed across the state, with particularly intense rainfall expected in Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka. South Interior Karnataka has experienced a 23% surplus in rainfall since May 1, while North Interior Karnataka and Coastal Karnataka have witnessed surpluses of 19% and 24%, respectively.
The onset of the southwest monsoon in India occurred two days earlier than its normal date of June 1. The monsoon reached Kerala two days ahead of schedule and advanced over northeast India six days earlier than usual.
The IMD predicts strong winds and rough weather conditions in various regions over the next few days, including the southern bay of Bengal, southeastern bay of Bengal, central, southwestern bay of Bengal, and the northern Andhra Pradesh coast.
