Top news developments in Karnataka on February 15, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on February 15, 2024
1. Budget session of Karnataka legislature enters fourth day. With Select Committee clearing the tables for rolling back changes made to the APMC Act by the previous BJP regime, it now remains to be seen when the amendments will be tabled and passed. Meanwhile, both Houses might see heated debates on law and order issues. The State Cabinet is to meet in the evening, ahead of budget presentation tomorrow.
2. BJP is opening election offices across districts ahead of Lok Sabha polls. For instance, the party will open its election office for the Mysuru Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency in the party office in Mysuru. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje will inaugurate BJP’s Lok Sabha election office in Udupi today. Satish Kumpala, president, Dakshina Kannada unit of the BJP, inaugurates BJP’s Lok Sabha election office in Mangaluru.
3. Michael Spence, Nobel laureate in economics, will feature in the Azim Premji University public lecture series in an event to be held in Bengaluru today. Spence, co-chair of the Commission on Global Economic Transformation at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, will be in conversation with Anurag Behar, Chief Executive Officer, Azim Premji Foundation on “Artificial Intelligence in the age of uncertainty”. The discussion will explore the role of AI in shaping the future of work, responsible data management and realising the true human potential for a better tomorrow. The event is between 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at Bangalore International Centre.
4. Nadajyothi Sangeetha Sabha Trust, as part of the 59th Nadajyothi Sangeetha Sambhrama and diamond jubilee celebration, will present a vocal concert by T.V. Ramprasad today. He will be accompanied by Charulatha Ramanujam on violin, Arjun Kumar on mrudanga, and A.S.N. Swamy on khanjeera. The programme will be held at Sri Ram Mandir, East Park Road, between 9th and 10th cross, near post office, Malleswaram, from 6 p.m.
Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru to flag off cycle jatha from Kote Anjaneya Swamy temple as part of Constitution awareness programme.
1. V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Union Ministry of Mines, inaugurates a workshop on Offshore Exploration Synergies and Opportunities, organised by the Geological Survey of India, in Mangaluru.
2. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje will review progress of national highway projects in Udupi district.
A report reveals 102 re-elected MPs saw a 110% asset increase from 2014 to 2024, highlighting significant wealth growth among politicians.
Ecologist V.S. Vijayan fondly remembers Madhav Gadgil as a compassionate leader dedicated to science and fearless ecological advocacy.
Pongal gift hampers distribution begins in Madurai, benefiting 9.46 lakh rice ration cardholders ahead of the festival.
Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil's advocacy profoundly influenced Kerala's political and ecological narratives over the past 15 years.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasizes technology's role in social uplift and Tamil Nadu's shift towards an innovation-driven economy at UmagineTN.
BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal clashes with Chhattisgarh government over Bharat Scouts and Guides event, sparking court battle and controversy.
M.S. Sathyu and Jayamala honored at Karnataka State Film Awards 2020-2021 for their outstanding contributions to cinema.
Nearly 48,000 engineering graduates registered under the Yuva Nidhi scheme amid rising unemployment and skills gap in Bengaluru.
Domestic Workers’ Rights Union condemns an ad campaign stigmatizing maids, calling for accountability and fair treatment in hiring practices.
Distribution of Pongal gift hampers begins in Dindigul, Theni and Sivaganga
Sankranti celebrations in Visakhapatnam schools featured traditional performances, decorations, and cultural activities, fostering festive spirit among students.
Raj Thackeray criticizes Maharashtra's government for neglecting locals, linking increased money in politics to rising drug issues.
A late-night demolition to remove encroachments around the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, carried out on Delhi High Court directions, led to stone-pelting, injuries to police personnel and multiple arrests.