Top Karnataka news developments on March 1, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The padayatra of the opposition Congress seeking early implementation of Mekedatu drinking water project will pass through Bengaluru city today. Already FIRs have been filed against 37 Congress leaders for violation of COVID-19 norms. Traffic snarls too are expected in some southern areas of Bengaluru due to the padayatra.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is inaugurating A B Vajpayee stadium in Bommanahalli, Bengaluru today.
3. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is participating in Shivaratri festivities at JP Park, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru at 9.15 p.m.
4. Nruthya Shivaratri programme is being organised to mark Maha Shivaratri festival at Shesha Mahabalamuri Temple Trust, Hanumanthanagar, Bengaluru at 9 p.m.
1. Janandolanagala Mahamaitri, a conglomerate of people’s movements, to launch padayatra from Basavakalyan demanding repeal of controversial amendments to farm laws in Karnataka.
2. Hyderabad Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Kalaburagi district In-charge Minister Murugesh Nirani demanding establishment of the office of Inspector General (Prisons) in Kalaburagi.
3. Retired government employees to hold a State-level convention in Hubballi
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The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) marked a milestone with the arrival of MT Apollo Ocean, an LPG tanker, at Berth No. 13 on Thursday, at 4 p.m., which is recognised as the 40,000th vessel to call at the Port since its inception.
Traffic curbs announced for Sri Rama Navami Yatra in Hyderabad
A Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission study reveals the ground reality of gig workers across platforms like Uber, Swiggy, and Zomato. Long hours, mounting debt, and lack of basic facilities expose the gap between “flexibility” and survival. Is the gig economy truly empowering workers—or trapping them?
Posing as Border Security Force (BSF) officials, conmen duped a Bengaluru-based firm of over ₹26 lakh by issuing a fake purchase order.
Sniffer dog wing welcomes puppy ‘Brownie’
The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday ordered the issue of notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B.M. and others on a petition challenging a special court’s order of accepting a clean chit given to them by the Lokayukta police on the allegation of illegalities and corruption in the allotment of 14 alternative sites worth ₹56 crore to Ms. Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Parliamentary panel proposes a National Highway Safety Patrol to enhance accident response, enforce traffic discipline, and protect infrastructure.
Nara Bhuvaneswari announces a comprehensive development plan for Kuppam, focusing on industrial growth, welfare, and infrastructure.
Political tensions rise in Vattiyurkavu as UDF candidate alleges secret CPI(M)-BJP deals ahead of Kerala Assembly polls 2026.
Cashier in Hassan accused of refusing service and making derogatory religious remarks; police investigate after viral video.
Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) in its Budget for 2026-27 proposed three initiatives for women.