Top news developments in Karnataka on December 19, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Winter session of Karnataka legislature begins today in the border district of Belagavi. Controversy is already brewing with the BJP government unveiling a portrait of Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar in the Assembly hall. The unveiling was boycotted by the Congress, which is holding a dharna. Session is being held amidst tight security with about 62 organisations planning protests on various issues, including the Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute. MES to hold Maha Melava mega rally in south Belagavi seeking merger with Maharashtra.
2. Janata Dal (Secular), which has twice postponed announcement of candidates for 2023 elections, is all set to announce some names today.
3. Surabharathi Sanskrit and Cultural Foundation will present Namasankeerthanam by Karthick Gnaneshwar and party on the foundation’s premises, 9th C Main, Service Road, next to BWSSB water tank, 1st Block, HRBR Layout, from 6.30 p.m. onwards
1. Akhila Karnataka Ex-servicemen’s Conference in Madikeri today.
2. KSOU has organised a special talk on Human Rights and Good Governance as part of International Human Rights Day.
3. Department of Kannada and Culture begins theatre and dance training in Mysuru today.
1. Kalaburagi Zilla Panchayat has come up with a unique tour for studies. Students will be taken to silk farms every Saturday to give them first-hand experience to showcase sericulture as a career option.
Mamata Banerjee vows to combat communal hatred and uphold constitutional ideals during the foundation-laying of a new mosque.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' following Union Ministry directive.
Melamadai flyover in Madurai to be named after freedom fighter Velu Nachiyar, enhancing traffic flow and honoring history.
Bomb threat emails disrupt three flights to Hyderabad in 12 hours, causing one to return mid-air and heightened security measures.
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Passengers are stranded at Hyderabad airport as IndiGo cancellations persist, leaving many desperate to return home amid chaos.
T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran dismisses communal tension claims over lamp lighting at Thiruparankundram, citing dargah's non-objection.
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Thousands gathered at Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai, to honor Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Mahaparinirvan Din.
Chennai law student arrested for attempting to kidnap a woman after persistent harassment, police successfully rescue the victim.