Top news developments in Karnataka on February 16, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is holding its 7th annual convocation ceremony. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, will be the chief guest. Chancellor of MSRUAS Dr. M.R. Jayaram will preside over the programme to be held at Dwaraka auditorium, Gnanagangotri campus, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, MSR Nagar at 10 a.m.
2. Karnataka State Masana Karmikara Sangha is holding a two-day dharna demanding the rights of crematorium workers at Freedom Park, Seshadri Road, from 11.30 a.m.
3. Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs will host a discourse on ‘Samskruta panchamahakavyagal’ by Shatavadani Dr. R. Ganesh, on the Institute’s premises on Basavanagudi Road in Narasimharaja Colony from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
4. The Association for People with Disability is organizing an annual plant fair at N.S. Hema Horticulture Training Center, near Dattatreya temple, Doddagubbi Road, Kyalasanahalli, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
5. Cosmic Urban Connect, a solo art show by Sundaresan Jagannivasan (Jagan), Chitrakala Parishath, Gallery 3, Kumarakrupa Road, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
6. Indian Institute of Cartoonists is organizing an exhibition of caricatures by Nedumaran between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Indian Cartoon Gallery, No. 1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Trinity Circle, off M.G. Road.
From north Karnataka
As Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time, at Kesarapalle IT Park located near Vijayawada on June 12 (Wednesday), arrangements are underway for a live telecast of the ceremony at eleven places across the Nellore district.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has invited the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to form the government in the State. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Kesarapalle near here on June 12 (Wednesday). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of national leaders will take part in the event
Ambassador of Finland to India Kimmo Lähdevirta on Tuesday said Finnish companies “face issues” in Tamil Nadu due to regulations that prevent their participation in tendering processes. Interacting with senior journalists of The Hindu at its head office in Chennai, he said certain regulations imposed by the State government were limiting.