Top news developments in Karnataka on July 29, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on July 29, 2023
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to inspect Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway near Gananguru toll gate, close to Srirangapatana, in the context of safety concerns and accidents. Starting August 1, two-wheelers and autos will be banned on the stretch to avoid frequent accidents that have been the bane of this stretch.
2. The 10th day of Muharram, Ashura, is being observed. It is especially important in northern districts of Kalaburagi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Bidar.
3. Bangalore Management Association is celebrating 70th anniversary, and hosting 66th annual award presentation ceremony today. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will present lifetime achievement award to former Chief Minister of Karnataka S.M. Krishna. K. Ullas Kamath, Chairman, FICCI, Karnataka Council, and Dr. K.S. Narayanaswamy, President, BMA, will preside over the event that will be held in Chancery Pavilion on Residency Road, at 5.30 p.m.
4. Ramaiah College of Law, in association with Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, is organizing the silver jubilee of Ramaiah College of Law and inauguration of Access to Justice conclave. Justice S. Abdul Nazeer, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, will be the chief guest. Justice A.S. Bopanna, judge of the Supreme Court of India, will preside over the event. Justice. B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice Aravind Kumar, judges, Supreme Court of India, Justice Prasanna B. Varale, Chief Justice, Karnataka High Court, and Justice G. Narendar, judge, High Court of Karnataka, will be guests of honour. The programme began on MSRIT campus at Mathikere at 10.30 a.m.
5. Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka is organizing curtain-raiser of regional drivers’ training centre for women, and Awakeners Milana, celebrating the 40th year of AWAKE. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy is the chief guest. The programme will be held in the KASSIA Auditorium in Vijayanagar from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
6. Vamshi Publications launched the book Purushothamayana. It was released by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Thinker Dr. G. Ramakrishna presided over the programme at KRDCL auditorium.
7. Bangalore Little Theatre will present their English theatre production - The final Twist - by Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley today at Alliance Francaise, Vasanth Nagar, at 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Sunil P. Ilayidom emphasizes the need to reconnect with India's pluralism to revive secularism amid deepening communalism.
Karnataka Bank has enabled the facility for payment of the Government of Karnataka’s Khajane-2 e-receipts through its Internet Banking platform.
A monograph on Dikshitar’s Navagraha kritis will be released at the Trust’s annual Sankranti Fest
Pongal celebrations in Puducherry feature vibrant festivities, cultural performances, and community support led by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan.
Congress accuses BJP of double standards on China, demanding transparency on meetings and questioning national security implications.
Union government allocates ₹567.4 crore to Andhra Pradesh's healthcare development, completing ₹2,600-crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission.
U.S. tariffs strain India-Iran relations and BRICS plans as India reassesses trade amidst external economic pressures.
Indira Canteen proposal ignites political controversy, as LDF claims it's an attempt to undermine Samridhi@Kochi's budget initiative.
Heavy rain in Madurai, Dindigul
Multi-vehicle collision at Shamirpet junction
Interstate drug peddler arrested at Kachiguda station, over 6 kg ganja seized
Aditya Sahu is poised to become the new president of Jharkhand BJP, succeeding Babulal Marandi.
Coimbatore rally emphasizes helmet safety and road awareness, featuring 200 participants and support from local authorities.