Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023
1. Mining Engineering Division Board, The Institution of Engineers (India), Karnataka State Centre, is organizing the inaugural function of national convention of mining engineers, and national seminar on amended mines regulations, and its impact on mining industry. Minister for Mines and Geology and Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, will inaugurate the convention. Deo Kumar, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, Southern zone, Bengaluru will be the guest of honour. Prof. Netai Chandra Dey, Chairman, Mining Engineering Division Board, IEI, will preside over the event that will be held on the IEI premises on Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, at 10 a.m.
2. BBC Media Action is organizing a programme on ‘Coffee with recyclers’ activity, and the unveiling of the art installation, as a part of the #Infacluables campaign. Kannada film actress Bhoomi Shetty will host the event at Christ University, Hosur Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
3. University of Wolverhampton, Bengaluru City University and Government of Karnataka are jointly organizing an international workshop on ‘Delivering Digital Health Strategies: Ayushman Bharath Digital Mission’. The event will be held at The Energy and Resources Institute, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, Domlur, from 10 a.m.
4. Survey Cultural Academy is organizing Dr. U.R. Ananthamurthy Rashtriya Kala Pratibotsava today. The event will feature, dance, folk songs, talk, and seminar. It will be held in Ravindra Kalakshetra on J.C. Road, from 10 a.m.
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to inaugurate veterinary college in Athani of Belagavi district, and launch development works, at 11 am.
2. Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate State Government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Bidar district.
3. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge will chair review meeting with officials of various departments in Kalaburagi
“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”