Top news developments in Karnataka on February 18, 2022
The Hindu
News developments in Karnataka to watch out for today
1. Karnataka High Court to continue hearing in the hijab case. Submission by petitioners concluded yesterday and argument by Advocate General will start today. AIDWA has also impleaded in the case now.
2. Several college campuses continue to see a section of students staying away. There is confusion on some campuses as to which institutions the HC ruling is applicable to.
3. Congress continues protest against RDPR Minister K.S. Eshwarappa for his remark that saffron flag could replace tricolour on Red Fort. They held an overnight protest yesterday.
4. The Great Backyard Bird Count begins today in several places.
5. To celebrate its 13th Foundation Day, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, is hosting a special gallery walk. It will also release an audio guide in Kannada on the ongoing retrospective exhibition ‘Shashwat Marathi: The Eternal Seeker’.
6. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is holding a press conference on the admission process and other programmes.
1. Retired judge of Karnataka High Court H N Nagamohan Das inaugurates a seminar on farm sector issues organised by Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha in memory of farmer leader late K. S. Puttannaiah. Karnataka president of the sangha Badagalapura Nagendra will speak this morning.
Community Health Officers in Vijayawada protest for reduced workload and continued incentives amid growing dissatisfaction over salary changes.
Telangana faces 13,929 healthcare vacancies, primarily in doctors and nurses, as recruitment efforts aim to address the shortage.
For most patients with TB who are severely underweight, nutritional support is an essential and not optional part of treatment
Family of custodial death victims demands harsh punishment for nine convicted policemen to prevent future abuses of power.
Rajinikanth refutes TVK leader's claims about DMK threats preventing his political entry, expressing gratitude to supportive political figures.
CM announces Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi rejuvenation; rehabilitation for all displaced
Ramanathapuram identifies 145 polling stations as sensitive, ensuring security with paramilitary forces ahead of assembly elections, says DEO.
BJP Puducherry president V. P Ramalingam files nomination for Raj Bhavan, joined by Union Minister Mandaviya and Khushbu Sundar.
History-sheeter 'Thoppai' Ganesh shot dead by police in Chennai after attacking officers during attempted escape.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.