Top news developments in Karnataka on December 1, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 1, 2023
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds finance portfolio, is reviewing tax collection from departments of commercial tax, stamps & registration, Transport, Excise and Mines. He is also holding a meeting with finance department officials.
2. The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit is coming to an end today.
3. Chief Minister to garland statue of former chief minister Kengal Hanumanthaiah on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
4. Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka and Karnataka State Aids Prevention Society are jointly hosting World Aids Day programme on the theme ‘Let communities Lead’. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the programme. Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj S. Horatti, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao and several ministers and Leader of Opposition R. Ashok, will participate in the programme to be held at Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, at 10.30 a.m. .
5. Government of Karnataka is launching a mass media campaign against speeding. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy will be the chief guest. Transport Department Secretary Dr. N.V. Prasad, Inspector General of Police, Bengaluru Central Range, Dr. B.R. Ravikanthe Gowda, Commissioner, Transport and Road Safety, A.M. Yogeesh, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Bengaluru City, M.N. Anucheth, and Additional Commissioner, Member Secretary, Karnataka State Road Safety Authority will participate as guests. The event will be held in the Conference Hall, KSRTC Central Office in Shanti Nagar at 11 a.m.
6. As part of the India Japan Science Technology Innovation Forum, Centre for Society and Policy, IISc and Keio University, Japan are jointly organising India Japan conference, a two-day event, from today. The conference will be held at Faculty Hall, Main Building, IISc campus, at 10.30 a.m.
7. Human rights celebrations - 75th Universal declaration of Human Rights - founding Principal Director and Professor of Criminology and Justice Sciences of the International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences, Prof. K. Jaishankar inaugurates. Director, Indian Social Institute Dr. Rev. Selvaraj Arulnathan S.J. presides over event. Executive Trustee of Civic Bangalore, Kathyayini Chamaraj is the guest speaker. The event will be held at Indian Social Institute premises between 3.30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Soumen Sen appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, succeeding Nithin Jamdar.
Khandre urges Bengaluru officials to prevent air pollution, ensuring the city remains healthy and environmentally protected like Delhi.
S. Madhivanan assumed office as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madurai North, on Thursday. A 2022-batch IPS officer, Mr. Mathivanan was hitherto Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aruppukottai. He succeeds G.S. Anitha, who has been transferred as Superintendent of Police, Perambalur district.
Telangana Assembly sessions resume today, focusing on intense debates over water politics and irrigation project mismanagement.
Tamil Nadu government school teachers protest for equal pay, highlighting significant pay disparities and demanding resolution from the state government.
Sheetal and Jithin celebrate a unique wedding, exchanging copies of the Constitution to embody constitutional values and simplicity.
Kogilu demolition: Alternative housing distribution for eligible families begins January 2 amid protests over unclear eligibility criteria.
Kashmir's golden triangle sees record hotel occupancy on New Year's Eve, marking a positive turn for tourism after recent challenges.
Maradu chairperson prioritizes waste management solutions and improving sanitation facilities amid growing challenges in the municipality.
Fifty-two persons, including 23 students, tested positive for narcotic drug consumption, following 1,000 screening tests conducted across hostels, Paying Guest (PG) accommodation and other places in Mangaluru on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to city police.
Karnataka's liquor sales surged to ₹1,669 crore in December, boosting excise revenue despite overall declines in IML and beer sales.
On New Year’s day, the Health department kicked off a major campaign aimed at encouraging people to embrace the wellness journey by pledging to adopt good dietary habits, sleep adequately, exercise moderately and take self care seriously.
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes charge as AOC-in-C of IAF Training Command, bringing extensive experience and accolades.