Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: CLP meeting sets target of 20 seats in Lok Sabha polls, and more
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning, set a target of winning at least 20 parliamentary seats in Karnataka in the 2024 general elections. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar added that the other challenge before the legislators was to also ensure a majority of seats in BBMP polls.
Following the meeting, the CM and Deputy CM are expected to leave for New Delhi to discuss Cabinet expansion, even as the two leaders are not seeing eye-to-eye on many choices. Against the sanctioned strength of 34, there are too many aspirants for ministerial berths.
Former Minister and five-time MLA U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly on May 24. Mr Khader is the 23 rd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
The 54-year-old is the second-youngest Speaker of the Assembly after K.R. Ramesh Kumar, who was elected to the post at the age of 43 in 1994 when H.D. Deve Gowda was the Chief Minister. Mr. Khader is the first Muslim to serve as Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly.
Sri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic College in Bagalkot’s Ilkal has issued a circular compelling its students to watch the controversial Hindi film, The Kerala Story. College principal Keshav Das asked all students of BAMS and PG Ayurvedic medicine courses to watch the movie’s free screening on May 24, giving them half the day off. Maintaining that it was not mandatory, Mr. Das said the movie was being shown as it carried a great message for society.
The three-day free screenings have been organised by Veeranna Charantimath, former MLA and BJP leader in Bagalkot. Meanwhile Vijayanand Kashappanavar, Congress MLA from Hungund constituency where Ilkal is situated, said he had no idea about the circular.
Udupi’s Kaup police have booked four persons for performing stunts on four-wheelers between Moodabettu and Moolur on National Highway 66.
Three doctors were arrested by the Mico Layout traffic police on Monday (March 23) after a video allegedly showing them triple-riding without helmets with one of the pillion riders seen drinking from a bottle went viral on social media.
Assembly protest ends in arrests as BJP targets Government over guarantees
Andhra Pradesh accelerates city gas distribution with streamlined approvals, enhancing access to cleaner energy and supporting sustainable urban development.
Sattankulam father-son custodial deaths case: Trial court convicts all nine accused police personnel
Nine police personnel convicted in Sattankulam custodial deaths; sentencing to be announced on March 30.
Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar supports local protests against a solid waste management plant in Turmuri, addressing residents' concerns.
Sattankulam father-son custodial deaths case: Trial court convicts all nine accused police personnel
Nine police personnel convicted in Sattankulam custodial deaths; sentencing to be announced on March 30.
Erode district conducts first EVM randomisation for April 23 Assembly elections, ensuring transparency and fairness in allocation.
TNCC conducts public consultation in Erode to gather community input for its upcoming election manifesto.
CID to investigate sexual assault allegations against suspended Moodbidri Police Inspector P.G. Sandesh, reveals Home Minister Parameshwara.
A 50-year-old woman was found dead in southwest Bengaluru’s Kengeri in the early hours of Monday, the police said.
Papanasam dam's water level reaches 66.15 feet, with inflow at 76 cusecs and discharge at 300 cusecs.
Development without impact: Coastal residents of Kanniyakumari and Nagercoil constituencies voice discontent
Rampant encroachments in Tiruchi threaten pedestrian safety and traffic flow, undermining smart pavement initiatives and exacerbating congestion.