Top news developments in Karnataka on April 3, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on April 3, 2023
1. All political parties are busy finalising their final list of candidates for the ensuing Assembly elections on May 10. JD(S) is likely to decide on Hassan seat, which has been a bone of contention within H.D. Deve Gowda family.
2. BJP is inaugurating it’s State election office in Bengaluru today, attended by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and others.
3. Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre, Bangalore, is holding the 36th convocation ceremony, Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University Dr. Jayakar S.M. will be the chief guest at the event at Shivarathreeshwara Centre, Gate No. 2 and 3, 1st Main Road, 8th Block, Jayanagar, from 12.30 p.m. onwards.
4. This is the season of Ram Navami concerts. Some performances are lined up for today at various venues:
A. Hindustani vocal recital by Jayateerth Mevundi and party, Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, Basaveshwara Nagar, from 5.15 p.m. onwards.
B. Bansuri recital by Pravin Godkhindi and party, Sri Jayarama Seva Mandali, 1st Main Road, 8th Block, Jayanagar, from 6.30 p.m.
C. Concert by Bharath Sundar and party, Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samithi, Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Street, from 6.30 p.m.
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.
Operation Kavach in Hyderabad involved 5,000 police personnel conducting late-night vehicle checks to enhance public safety.
Amit Shah announces a circular economy model to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in five years through innovative practices.
Encroachments around Tiruchi's Fort Gateway cleared by ASI following a Madras High Court order, enhancing heritage protection efforts.
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.