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Karnataka Today newsletter: Assembly witnesses marathon session till nearly 1 am, and more
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed a marathon session on Monday (December 16, 2024), transacting till 12.50 a.m. of Tuesday (December 17, 2024) in Belagavi. The session that began around 10.30 a.m. went on till the wee hours of Tuesday, which included lunch break for an hour.
The House took up the question hour late in the night. Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda replied on behalf of the government on not just revenue issues, but also regarding almost all other subjects including the Finance Department. In all, 60 calling attention notices, 15 questions, three medium-term debates and 11 bills were taken up by the House since evening.
The house of late Karnataka CM S. Nijalingappa was handed over to Chitradurga district administration on December 16, for converting the same into a monument. Trustee of S. Nijalingappa Memorial Trust K.E.B. Shanmukhappa handed over the keys of his residence at V.P. Extension in Chitradurga to Deputy Commissioner T. Venkatesh and Additional DC B.T. Kumaraswamy.
As per the estimate of the Public Works Department, the house was purchased at a price of ₹4,18,49,016 from Mr. Nijalingappa’s legal heirs. The remaining ₹80 lakh will be utilised for civil works. The photographs, gifts and other articles used by Mr. Nijalingappa would be preserved with the help of archaeological experts and the house would be converted into a monument and museum.
Winter has truly set in Bengaluru as the city for the last couple of days has been witnessing chilly weather conditions. The minimum temperature has dropped to 15 °C. According to the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD), Bengaluru’s observation data recorded at 8.30 a.m. on December 17, the minimum temperature in Bengaluru city was 15.5 °C.
The two other observatories the HAL Airport and the Kempegowda International Airport also recorded a minimum of 15 °C respectively. The average minimum temperature in Bengaluru for the month of December is 16.4 °C. As per IMD records, the all-time lowest minimum temperature recorded for the month December was 8.9 °C recorded on December 29, 1883.
The Additional District Sessions Judge, Fast Track Sessions Court-2, Mangaluru, has sentenced 29-year-old Mohammed Imthiyaaz — who married a minor girl — his parents and the girl’s parents to one year rigorous imprisonment and imposed a total fine of ₹25,000. They were found guilty of getting a child marriage done.
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.