Top news developments in Karnataka on February 6, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on February 6, 2024
1. Operations at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru were impacted by bad weather this morning. More than 25 flights were delayed. The fog at KIA is known as radiation fog. It is anticipated during the four months from November to February between 3 a.m. and 8.30 a.m.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Ministers and Congress legislators are set to leave for Delhi this evening to participate in tomorrow’s protest against “step-motherly” treatment by the Centre in devolution of funds. Meanwhile, the BJP is holding a protest today at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the Congress government, accusing it of trying to divert public attention from its own failures through a dharna in New Delhi.
3. Karnataka Rajya Samyukta Anganwadi Noukarara Sangha is holding a State-level protest today seeking honorarium of ₹15,000 to anganwadi workers and retirement benefits, among other demands, at Freedom Park, at 11 a.m.
4. Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) will today announce COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE online entrance exam dates and other details.
1. Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa to hold a district-level progress review meeting of the department in Mysuru.
2. Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao to present Kaya Kalpa awards for best performing public healthcare institutions in Mysuru.
3. The six-day Suttur Jathra Mahotsava to start at the pilgrim centre of Suttur today.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit