Top Karnataka news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Karnataka on September 24, 2022
Here are the important developments from Karnataka to watch out for today:
1. The proposed power tariff hike by 43 paise per unit as the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has allowed electricity supply companies (Escoms) to recover additional expenses, done for the third time this year, has drawn criticism.
2. Hectic preparations will start in Mysuru and elsewhere in Karnataka for Dasara from Monday. This time the famed Mysuru Dasara event is back to its traditional glory, after a lull owing to COVID-19. In a first, President Draupadi Murmu will be inaugurating Mysuru Dasara this time.
3. Karnataka Congress is continuing its “PayCM” campaign against alleged corruption in the ruling BJP, while also hold preparatory meetings for Bharat Jodo yatra of Rahul Gandhi which enters Karnataka on September 30.
4. SELCO Foundation is presenting Surya Mitra awards today. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, Council of Energy, Environment and Water, Chancellor of Rishihood University, Haryana, and former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, will be chief guest at the event at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar.
Industrialists in Mysuru have taken umbrage at KERC orders to Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation to recover fuel cost adjustment charges from all category of consumers.
1. Leader of Opposion in Rajya Sabha M Mallikarjun Kharge to inaugurate Visweswaraya Cooperative Bank in Kalaburagi.
Government Women's Polytechnic in Nellore faces urgent repairs, yet funds remain unrequested due to budget constraints, risking student safety.
Author Salma and ‘Ervadi’ S. Radhakrishnan honored with Kaviko award at a ceremony in Vellore, receiving recognition and cash prize.
Mangaluru police arrest four individuals and seize half a kg of MDMA worth ₹50 lakh intended for local youth.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.