Top news developments in Karnataka on December 26, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on December 26, 2023
1. Cabinet sub-committee set up to monitor COVID situation will hold its first meeting today. This gains significance in the light of 34 new subvariant JN.1 detected in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru.
2. Congress government in Karnataka will launch registration for its fifth ‘guarantee’ scheme Yuva Nidhi that provides monthly financial assistance to graduate and unemployed youth. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to participate in the programme at Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, at 11.30 a.m.
3. Following recent appointments, BJP office-bearers’ meeting is being held today.
4. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation will launch 100 electric buses today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy will participate in the event at Vidhana Soudha, at 11 a.m.
5. Karnataka Olympic Association will present awards today. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will be the chief guest and present awards, at Raj Bhavan at 5.30 p.m.
1. Hanuma Jayanti is being celebrated in Hunsur today. Security has been beefed up given the town’s history of skirmishes on such occasions.
2. Datta Jayanthi to end today at Baba Budangiri at Chikkamagaluru. Hundreds of devotees to visit cave shrine today under security arrangement.
Tamil Nadu Police urge X Corp to block violent assault videos of a migrant worker to prevent misleading youth and promoting violence.
Chennai Metro's Phase II services from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani will launch in February, pending final inspections this month.
A 2-billion-year-old Aravalli range has been battered and bruised by mining, waste dumping, and encroachment, say environmentalists and those who live in its shadow; Supreme Court order accepting the changed definition of the Aravalli hills caused further worry; people living in the foothills believe decisions about the Aravallis should involve and benefit communities
Madras High Court urges Chennai Corporation to limit Marina Beach shops to food, toys, and souvenirs for a better experience.
Pathankayam Falls in Kozhikode will implement a Safe Destination project to enhance tourist safety and prevent accidents.
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Tension rises over Kozhikode convention centre's New Year event as corporation issues stop memo, then grants license hours later.
More than 150 years after the last big lung space was created in Bengaluru, the State government on Friday approved setting up of Vishwaguru Basavanna Biodiversity Park in North Bengaluru with an initial funding of ₹50 crore.
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Former AIADMK legislator J.C.D. Prabhakar joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party in Chennai, marking a significant political shift.