1. Today is Basava Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of 12th century social reformer-poet-philosopher of Karnataka. It is a public holiday marked by a host of government and private events. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will garland the statue of Basavanna in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru and participate in an event in Mysuru later in the day.
2. Many parts of Bengaluru saw heavy downpour on Thursday, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls during the night. Bengaluru traffic police deployed their staff in many areas to decongest the traffic due to heavy rain in the city. More rains are expected later in the day today. Other parts of the State, including Old Mysore region, have been receiving rains too, after a parched April.
3. Today is Akshaya Tritiya, a day considered “auspicious” by many. The day is expected to push up sales of gold, despite soaring prices.
