According to IGP Dr. BR Ravikante Gowda, the accident likely happened due to the negligence of the container truck. Gowda informed that one person with 15-20% burns has been rushed to the hospital for treatment and is currently at risk.
The driver who was tasked to take her from Goa to Karnataka-33-year-old Ray John- said that Suchana Seth was in a rush, but when the vehicle reached Chorla Ghat she behaved indifferently and was quiet.
According to Congress workers, the march started at 6.30 am from the BG Kere underpass in Bommagondanahalli. After walking 12 kilometres, Gandhi will take a break at Konasagara in the district.
The CBI on Monday carried out searches at various locations in Karnataka including the residences of two MLAs from Congress and BJP in connection with alleged illegal mining in the state.
The Supreme Court has suspended mining activities in Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka. What will be the impact on companies like JSW Steels, Sesa Goa? CNBC-TV18’s Nigel D'souza reports.
After Bellary, mining operations of two other districts of Tumkur and Chitradurga in Karnataka were today suspended by the Supreme Court which said that balance has to be struck between economic development and environment, reports CNBC-TV18's Mehak Kasbekar.
Steel and allied industries in Karnataka today expressed apprehensions that the industry would come to a standstill if iron ore mining is banned in Tumkur and Chitradurga districts as recommended by the Supreme Court-appointed panel.
PK Mukherjee, managing director of Sesa Goa said that according to CEC report, Chitradurga sector is a better sector compared to other sectors; however, the company will wait for the final Supreme Court order. "Karnataka's iron ore volume could be impacted by 25%," added Mukherjee.