Top news developments in Karnataka on December 2, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on December 2, 2023
1. The cyber crime wing of the police are continuing their investigations into the threat mails received by 48 schools in Bengaluru on December 1.
2. Range Management Society of India, Jhansi, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, are jointly organising a three-day international conference on Feeding the Future through Sustainable Eco-friendly Innovations in Rangeland, Forages and Animal Sciences, from today. Prof. C. Kole, former Vice-Chancellor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kolkata, will be the chief guest. The event will be held in North Block Auditorium, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, from 9.45 a.m.
3. Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services is organising a public awareness demonstration on Safe Home and Safe City today. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will launch the programme. Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara will preside over the event to be held at Brigade Gateway, Yeshwantpur at 11 a.m.
4. Karnataka State Finance Commission is celebrating the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Constitution Day today. Minister for Social Welfare, Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa will inaugurate. MLA Rizwan Arshad will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at Institute of Agricultural Technologies, Queens Road, opposite Sanjevani, at 12 p.m.
5. The 105th State Council of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka will be held today. Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa will inaugurate the programme. State Chief Commissioner P.G.R. Sindhia will preside over the programme that will be held in Kondajji Basappa Auditorium, No. 39, Shanti Griha, Palace Road, at 11.30 a.m.
6. Poorvi Sangeeth Academy is celebrating its 11th year anniversary today from 10 a.m. As part of the programme, there will be a Carnatic classical vocal concert by G.N. Nagamani Srinath and party at 11.45 a.m. The event will be held at Seva Sadan, 14th Cross, Malleswaram.
7. The 127th and 128th Championship Dog shows of Silicon City Kennel Club, Bengaluru and 55th and 56th Championship dog shows of Bangalore Canine Club, will be held today at Hockey Ground, Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, from 10.30 a.m.
“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.”