Top news developments in Karnataka February 22, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka February 22, 2024
1. All eyes are on the negotiations between former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) State president H.D. Kumaraswamy and BJP central leaders on seat sharing for the Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Kumaraswamy is learnt to have held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah last night. The two parties have tied up ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, which are a couple of months away.
2. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to launch several road works in north Karnataka, in Belagavi district stadium at noon.
3. Budget session of the Karnataka legislature continues in the second week with noisy debates.
4. Institution of Engineers (India), Karnataka State Centre, is organising a lecture on “Design, development and technical demonstration of green think box to treat food waste at household level” today. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. H.K.T. Kumara, Professor, SIT, Tumakuru, Director, Mylar Tree Private Limited. The programme will be held at The Institution of Engineers (India), No. 3, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, at 5.30 p.m.
5. Mount Carmel College is organising an international, multidisciplinary conference on “Delineating the borders of the uncanny.” Keynote address by Dr. Priyanka Tripathi, IIT, Patna. The programme will be held in DJB Main Auditorium, college premises, Vasanth Nagar, from 9 a.m. onwards.
6. Bharatiya Samagana Sabha is presenting its 15th Indian Classical Music Festival, titled Kashi Svara Shankara, a four-day event from today. A series of concerts begin at 4.45 p.m. The programme will be held at Chowdiah Hall, Vyalikaval, Malleswaram.
1. Nine-day celebrations of Mahamastakabhisheka of 35-ft high monolith Bahubali at Venur in Dakshina Kannada begins today at 3 p.m. The 1008 kalashabhisheka will be performed on March 1. Water, turmeric and sandalwood paste abhisheka will be performed to the statue daily till then.
Muslims remember Babri Masjid demolition day
Cyclone damage in Thanjavur's Cauvery delta threatens sugarcane yields, raising concerns for farmers ahead of Pongal celebrations.
Police Commissioner praises home guards for their vital role in maintaining law and order during the 63rd Raising Day celebrations.
Governor to inaugurate Telangana Global Rising Summit 2025, focusing on investments and economic growth with key global speakers.
Advocates urge Karnataka Chief Justice to establish a High Court Bench in Mangaluru to improve access for coastal litigants.
Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru emphasizes the need for accessible justice at the grassroots level during a legal awareness camp.
Minister requests additional allocation of parboiled rice from FCI
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 138.90 feet
IMA president calls for exemption of doctors from Consumer Protection Act-2019, citing legal challenges impacting the medical profession.
Hyderabad Police announce a new welfare society for Home Guards, enhancing support and benefits for their dedicated service.
Central Railway introduces special weekend trains between Pune and Bengaluru to accommodate increased passenger demand.
Activists demand stronger monitoring of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to combat delays and systemic failures in justice.
UDF manifesto promises FIFA-standard stadium, metro revival, tech hub, and social welfare initiatives for Kozhikode’s development and growth.