Top news developments in Karnataka on March 2, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on March 2, 2024
1. Bengaluru police continue investigation into the IED blast that occurred in The Rameswaram Cafe at Brookfield in east Bengaluru on March 1 afternoon that has left ten persons injured. It is suspected that a man who came to the restaurant as a customer planted a bag with IED that set off the blast. The police have collected footage and investigating, even as the Opposition BJP has demanded a NIA probe. Chief Minister is holding a meeting with the top police officials in the afternoon.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will on Saturday hand over title deeds to over 36,000 beneficiaries under Pradhan Matri Awas Yojana housing scheme for the urban poor at an event in Bengaluru.
3. Karnataka Administrave Reforms Commission, led by former bureaucrat Vijay Bhaskar, will submit its seventh report today.
4. Alternative Law Forum is organising a talk on “Democracy, money and power: Unconstitutionality of the electoral bonds” by Senior Advocate Harish Narasappa. The programme will be held on the Forum premises, near Shivajinagar Bus stand between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
5. On Red Books Day, there is an interaction on “Lenin’s understanding of Imperialism and Imperialism today.” Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Research, Prakash K., CPI(M) Karnataka, U. Basavaraj, CPI(M) Karnataka, will participate. The programme will also feature book reading, singing and presentation of video. There will be a live stream of the event. Meeting ID: 85826666133 Passcode: 168058, from 6 p.m.
6. Swapna Book House is releasing a book titled “Vishwasamskrutiya Mahayaana” written by former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily today. Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji of Sri Adichunchungiri Mahasamsthana Mutt will release the book, in the presence of Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswami. There will be a talk on books by Prof. Purushothama Bilimale. The programme will be held in S.J.C. Institute of Technology Auditorium in Chikkaballapur between 3 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
7. Sidewing, Bengaluru will present a Kannada drama “Illa andre ide” written and directed by Shylesh Kumar M.M. at Kalagrama in Mallathahalli at 7.30 p.m.
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Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.
Bengaluru police questioned a man carrying ₹6 lakh for medical expenses at Vidhana Soudha, later releasing him after verification.
BJP accuses Bengaluru's Congress government of corruption in e-Khata issuance, halting infrastructure projects due to financial mismanagement.
Misinformation in Hyderabad sparks panic buying, causing disruptions as residents react to unfounded rumors of an impending lockdown.
Bengaluru Metro extends services until 2 a.m. on March 28 for IPL match, ensuring convenient travel for spectators.
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