Top Karnataka news developments on February 16, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the top news developments in Karnataka to watch out for
1. Undergraduate and pre-university colleges across Karnataka, which were shut following a row over dress code, are reopening today. There is high police security in colleges in sensitive areas that witnessed unrest over the row. Higher Education Minister has clarified that restrictions on wearing hijab to degree colleges.
2. The full bench of the Karnataka High Court of Karnataka will continue to hear the case on whether girls can attend classes wearing hijab. Yesterday lawyer for petitioners argued that India’s ‘’ should be upheld and protected.
3. Karnataka’s Legislature session continues. Yesterday the Assembly saw intense debate on Government announcing that it will made to the APMC Act.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit