Two more Karnataka MLAs test positive for COVID-19
Vijayapura/Yadgir: Two more Karnataka legislator's tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
BJP MLA from Devara Hippargi constituency Somanagouda Patil tested positive for the infection. His swab was sent for test on August 14 and the results returned positive on Sunday. MLA is being treated at a hospital in Bengaluru.
Another BJP MLA Venkatareddy Mudnal from Yadgir constituency has also tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. MLA had participated in the Independence Day Celebration held yesterday, it is said that likely more number of people would have come in his contact.
He requested whoever came in contact with him to undergo COVID test. In yesterday's public event, police and staff of district administration had come in contact with the legislator. All those who came in contact would be tested for the infection.
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Koppal: Municipal JE suspended over alleged Rs 10 crore works irregularities
Koppal: The Directorate of Municipal Administration has suspended a Municipal Council Junior Engineer, Somalingappa, following allegations of causing a loss of nearly Rs 10 crore through irregularities in municipal works.
The suspension order was issued on March 16, though it became public nearly 10 days later.
According to preliminary investigation, irregularities were detected in 336 works carried out between 2023 and 2025. Officials said several works were either poorly executed or existed only on paper, with bills allegedly generated for incomplete or non-existent projects.
Officials further indicated that the role of other individuals, including a former Municipal Commissioner, an Assistant Executive Engineer, and a consulting firm responsible for quality inspection, is also under scrutiny in connection with the case.
The matter had earlier been brought to attention through a complaint filed with the Lokayukta in September 2025, prompting further investigation.
