IT raid on houses of close aides of Ramesh Jarkiholi?
Bengaluru, Jan 29: It is reported that Income Tax sleuths conducted raids on the houses of some people, said to be close associates of former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Tuesday.
It is said that the IT department has served notices to 165 persons in nine villages of Gokak taluk due to which, local leaders have left their homes on Monday night itself.
IT officials have said to be conducted raids in Gujanala, Akkatangerhal, Ankalagi, Madawala, Dasanatti, Kundaragi, Mallapura and other villages.
IT officials have raided on the houses of the close aids of Jarkiholi and collected documents related to 1,500 acres of land, more than 200 tractors and other properties, sources said.
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Bantwal: Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home
Bantwal, Apr 24: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness.
Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday.
Amidst his illness, Prabhu was determined to exercise his right to vote, especially with the provision for home voting for those aged 85 and above.
With the doctor's permission, he left the hospital briefly to fulfil his sacred duty on Tuesday. However, fate had a cruel twist in store as Prabhu's condition worsened upon his return to the hospital.
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Tragically, he passed away today, leaving behind his wife, two daughters, and sons.
Prabhu's life epitomizes dedication and service, from his tenure in the army to his role in the Malaria Eradication Department and his involvement in community affairs as vice president of the Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society.
His commitment to duty and his final act of voting serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of civic engagement, even in the most challenging circumstances.
