Top news developments in Karnataka on January 5, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on January 5, 2023
1. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, in the second leg of ‘Baagilige Bantu Sarakaara’ (government at your doorstep) programme, is listening to grievances of Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura and Dasarahalli Assembly constituencies at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan, NES bus stand, Yelahanka New Town.
2. Department of Agriculture is organising Millets and Organics International Trade Fair 2024, which is open to public till January 7. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the fair today. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi will be guests of honour. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the exhibition. The event will be held at Tripuravasini, Palace Ground, Mehkri Circle, at 11 a.m.
3. BJP is continuing its campaign against the arrest of a kar sevak who was booked for rioting in Hubballi in 1992. While the BJP claims it is targeted, the government has maintained that it is only part of a larger drive aimed at giving closure to several old cases, and there are 32 such cases in Hubballi division alone. The government has said that the arrested person is named in 16 cases, including for sale of illicit liquor and gambling. Now, Congress leaders have filed a complaint against BJP leaders for making derogatory statements during the protest over the arrest of the Hindutva activist.
4. Cabinet sub-committee on COVID-19 will meet today. Later in the day, Cabinet meeting will be chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
5. Bengaluru-based ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3.
6. Christ (Deemed to be University) will host its annual education and career fair ‘DAKSH’ on January 5 and 6. The Hindu is the official media partner for the event. DAKSH will be held on the university’s central campus in Bengaluru from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. The fair will help students, parents, and educators, to understand options for higher education and career paths.
7. Karnataka Postal Circle will present the 13th State-level philately exhibition. Member of Parliament P.C. Mohan will be the chief guest at the programme at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Kasturba Road from 10 a.m.
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.
Vellore Corporation accelerates pipeline work on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway to ease traffic, targeting completion by Pongal 2026.