Top news developments in Karnataka on January 2, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on January 2, 2024
1. Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has reported 11 departure delays at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. All due to bad weather at destination airports.
2. In the light of more JN.1 cases being reported in Karnataka (165 new cases on January 1), a meeting is being held today, presided over by Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil.
3. Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy will unveil details on the proposed ‘Organics and Millets - International Trade Fair’, exporters meet, exploring global markets and its value-added products.
4. Raman Research Institute is hosting the closing ceremony of its platinum jubilee year today. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (I/c) Ministry of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, will be the chief guest. Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, will be the guest of honour. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairperson, RRI Governing Council and former chairman, ISRO, will preside over the event. The programme will be held at Raman Research Institute on C.V. Raman Avenue in Sadashivnagar at 2 p.m.
5. Bangalore International Centre (BIC) will present a three-day master class series on Kannada Mahabharata from today. Today’s programme features a lecture on Kumaravya: Life, times and significance. The programme will be held at BIC at No. 7, 4th Main, Domlur II Stage, from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
6. Details of the 21st Chitra Santhe at Chitrakala Parishat will be announced today.
7. Kalagangotri, a Kannada amateur theatre group, will present a Kannada play Mandra today. The play is based on Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s novel and is directed by B.V. Rajarajam, music by Keerthikumar Badasheshi. The programme will be held at Ranga Shankara, J.P. Nagar II Stage, at 3.30 p.m.
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.