1. In a late night development, I-T raids were conducted on the residence of R. Ambikapathy, vice-president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association and president of BBMP Contractors’ Association, and his wife Ashwathamma, a former councillor. This is learnt to have led to a recovery of a large cache of money. The association had made allegations of 40% commission against the previous BJP government.
2. Shivamogga police have booked a suo moto case against former minister and BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa for his alleged provocative speech during a protest in Shivamogga on October 12.
3. Kriya Madhyama is releasing Vishavatti Suduvalli, looking at the issue of communalisation and distortion of history. Retired vice-chancellor of Akkamahadevi Women University Prof. Sabiha Bhoomigowda will release the book. Prof. S.G. Siddaramaiah, writer, and Dr. P.T. Srinivasa Nayaka, Principal, Government Arts College, Bengaluru, will be the chief guests. The event will be held in Bapuji auditorium, Government Arts College, near Visvesvaraya Metro Station, at 4.30 p.m.
