Top news developments in Karnataka on August 1, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on August 1, 2023
1. Milk prices have gone up by ₹3 a litre from today. Consumers of Karnataka Milk Federation’s Nandini brand now pay ₹42 for a litre of regular milk (blue packet), up from ₹39.
2. Earlier today, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. The manoeuvre was performed from ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru.
3. Energy Minister K.J. Geroge today launches Gruha Jyothi, the flagship scheme of government of Karnataka that provides free power to people up to 200 units.
4. The 62nd foundation day of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will be held today. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy will inaugurate the programme. N.A. Haris, MLA, Shantinagar constituency, will preside over the event at Bangalore Central division, Depot 2, at 11 a.m.
5. University of Agricultural Sciences will today share details regarding the 57th convocation to be held later.
6. Jawahar Nehru planetarium is organising an exclusive and free screening of a short film on solar system in its sky theatre for as many as 100 mentally-challenged children from the Bengaluru-based Association for the Mentally Challenged at 1.15 p.m.
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit Mangaluru and Udupi to review progress of development projects and implementation of government welfare schemes in the two districts, in Udupi at 12.30 p.m. and in Mangaluru at 4.15 p.m. He will inspect sea erosion area at Padubidri in Udupi district at 11.30 a.m. This is Mr. Siddaramaiah’s first visit to coastal districts after being sworn in as Chief Minister.
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.