1. The probe into the blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), PTI has reported, citing sources. However, there is no official word on it yet. Ten people were injured when a blast took place at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Brookfield in east Bengaluru on March 1.
2. Karnataka State Contractors’ Association is organising a two-day State-level convention from today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the convention, while Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and other cabinet ministers will take part. The event is at Gayathri Vihar, Palace ground, Ballari Road, at 10 a.m. onwards. This gains significance in the light of contractors continuing to raise the issue of pending dues running to crores.
3. Indian Meteorological Department will today make the seasonal forecast for summer. This is eagerly awaited given that the State is reeling under drought following failed monsoon last season.
