Top news developments in Karnataka on February 21, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. A day after Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Managing Director and IPS officer D. Roopa and IAS officer and Endowment Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri met the Chief Secretary to complain about each other, it is anticipated that the government will take further action on the two squabbling senior officers that has left the ruling dispensation embarrassed.
2. Discussion on the budget presented last Friday continues in both the Houses, with the opposition pressing on with its charges of corruption.
3. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, will address the media regarding the 1st G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, 2nd Finance and Central Bank Meet in Bengaluru.
4. Communist Party of India (Marxist), Karnataka, is organizing Kempu Pustaka Abhiyana (Red Book campaign) through zoom. The meeting ids are 81355799792, 615712. The meeting begins at 6.30 p.m.
5. Ranganirantara Cultural Association is organizing CGK 8th national theatre festival. ‘Nam Sheddu’, a short play by Lahari and Yashwanth, ‘Chakravyuha’ by Ravi Kiran Rajendra and Kavi Ghosati, presided over by Prathibha Nandakumar are planned. ‘Tala Maddale - Padmavathi Kalyana’ and ‘Shudra Shiva’, a play by Viddu Uchill, are also in the line up at Ravindra Kalakshetra complex, J.C. Road, from 4 p.m. onwards.
1. Central Institute of Indian Languages will celebrate International Mother Language Day, which is today.
2. BJP president J.P. Nadda to address a rally at Belur in Hassan district. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and others to take part.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.
Bengaluru police questioned a man carrying ₹6 lakh for medical expenses at Vidhana Soudha, later releasing him after verification.
BJP accuses Bengaluru's Congress government of corruption in e-Khata issuance, halting infrastructure projects due to financial mismanagement.
Misinformation in Hyderabad sparks panic buying, causing disruptions as residents react to unfounded rumors of an impending lockdown.
Bengaluru Metro extends services until 2 a.m. on March 28 for IPL match, ensuring convenient travel for spectators.
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