BJP releases its poll manifesto
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief minister candidate BS Yeddyurappa on Friday released the party’s poll manifesto ahead of the Assembly election.
During the release of the Manifesto at a private hotel in the city, Union Human Resources and Development Minister Prakash Javadekar and several other leaders were also present.
Addressing the gathering after the launch, Yeddyurappa said that welfare of farmers has always been the priority of the BJP in Karnataka. He added that the government would allocate Rs 1,50,000 Cr for various irrigation projects in Karnataka and ensure water reaches to every field in the state.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
