Top news developments in Karnataka on June 16, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 16, 2023
1. Following Food Corporation of India’s refusal to sell rice to Karnataka for Anna Bhagya scheme, the State Government is set to approach rice-growing States to help start the scheme to give 10 kg rice per head to BPL families free, on July 1.
2. Rohit Chakratirtha, who headed the committee that revised school textbooks during the BJP-rule, said the present government has the right to revise the textbooks. The Congress government on Thursday rolled back the revisions made by the previous BJP regime, which had added lessons on Hindutva ideologues, including RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar.
3. International Electric Vehicles Expo was inaugurated by Minister for Energy, K.J. George and Minister for Municipal Administration and Haj Rahim Khan, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on Tumakuru Road, at 10.30 a.m.
4. Chanakya University is organizing an interactive session on ‘Chat GPT - Putting the Potential of AI in Perspective’ by Dr. S.S. Iyengar, computational scientist. The event will be held at Viveka Sabhangana, Yuva Patha, 4, 31st Cross, 11th Main Road, 4th T Block, behind Vijaya College, Jayanagar, from 4 to 5 p.m.
5. Kannada Sahitya Parishat is organizing Dr. H. Vishwanath and M.S. Indira endowment award presentation ceremony today. The award will be presented to Sowmya Putran by retired IAS officer Chiranjivi Singh. The programme will be held on the Parishat’s premises, Pampa Mahakavi Road in Chamarajpet, at 5 p.m.
6. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is inaugurating its new show ‘Gravity - the Mover and the Maker of the Universe’. Prof. B.R. Iyer, Simons Visiting Professor, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru will inaugurate it on the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium premises on Sri T. Chowdiah Road, High Grounds, from 6 p.m.
Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy to inaugurate crushing operations at Mysugar company for the year 2023.
CPI-M accepts DMK's five-seat offer for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, prioritizing INDIA bloc unity over seat demands.
Ricky Rai, son of former underworld operative Muthappa Rai, on Monday appeared before the Bengaluru Traffic Police for questioning in connection with a case involving a Lamborghini performing dangerous stunts at Anil Kumble Circle on March 21.
The Dispur election heats up as 'CongBJP' defections shape a high-stakes contest between veteran candidates from BJP and Congress.
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium conducts readiness drill ahead of IPL 2026, ensuring upgrades and technical preparations are complete.
First-level randomisation of EVMs completed in Nagapattinam for upcoming elections, ensuring transparency and security.
A district-level committee in Krishnagiri has been formed to assess and verify seizure claims of goods and cash.
Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy pledges government support for local fishermen and farmers facing challenges in Andhra Pradesh.
MP M. Sribharat urges collective efforts to revive Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, highlighting key reforms for crucial recovery and growth.
141 candidates have filed nominations for Kozhikode's Assembly elections, with scrutiny on March 24 and campaigning intensifying.
BJP's Vijayendra accuses Congress of using money to influence Bagalkot bypolls, urging voters to reject their tactics.
First randomization of electronic voting machines completed in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts for upcoming Assembly elections.
RPF seizes 10.12 kg of unclaimed cannabis worth ₹5.06 lakh from a train in Mangaluru.
Kolar's groundwater levels rise to 50-100 ft due to the K.C. Valley project, ensuring clean water and improved health outcomes.