Top news developments in Karnataka on June 18, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 18, 2024
1. Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy will meet officials of Kudremukh Iron Ore Company today in Bengaluru.
2. Janata Dal (S) to lay a siege to Vidhana Soudha to protest against hike in prices of petrol and diesel.
3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review progress of Departments of ST Welfare and Youth Empowerment & Sports.
4. St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, is organising free angioplasty and angiography camp today. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at the Main OPD Block, Ground Floor, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Koramangala, at 9 a.m.
5. Bangalore International Centre is holding a talk on India’s Defence and Security imperatives by Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy and Vikram Limsay, Business Strategist, Columnist and Entrepreneur. Entry free (on first-come-first-serve basis). The programme will be held on the BIC premises on 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1. State Government to celebrate centenary of All India Congress session in Belagavi held in 1924.
2. Ballari unit of BJP will organise a march from Ediga Hostel at 11 a.m., and stage a demonstration at Royal Circle to oppose fuel price hike.
Water leaks from Hippargi barrage after gate damage; Minister Thimmapur visits site to oversee urgent repairs.
Despite PMKVY training around 1.40 crore candidates, employability outcomes remain uneven, wage gains are modest and inconsistent, and informal employment offers limited recognition for certified skills and little visible improvement in quality of life.
Bengaluru Traffic Police begins crackdown on high-beam and colored lights to enhance road safety from January 7 to 13.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will review progress at the Polavaram Project on January 7, ensuring timely completion of key works.
BJP and Congress clash in Punjab over new rural jobs scheme, with campaigns and protests planned to influence public opinion.
KRMB urges Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to release overdue funds to address its financial crisis and ensure project continuity.
Changes under MGNREGA condemned
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; her condition is stable after experiencing respiratory discomfort due to pollution.
Nellore MP urges officials to raise awareness of government schemes to enhance public utilization and benefit from new funding.
Delhi HC requests CBI response on Tejashwi Yadav's plea challenging charges in the alleged IRCTC scam case.
Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU Express overcrowding poses challenges for women passengers, prompting calls for improved train services.
Minister Ramanaidu highlights NTR's legacy in transforming Rayalaseema's irrigation, ensuring improved water management for farmers.
Police Commissioner emphasizes the role of science and technology in enhancing daily life and fostering scientific awareness among students.