Top news developments in Karnataka on March 21, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The body of Naveen Gyanagoudar, medical student killed at Ukraine arrived early this morning. He will be cremated in his home district, Haveri. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will participate in the funeral.
2. Karnataka Government has ruled out the possibility of re-test for students for those who skipped exams over the hijab row. Many Muslim girl students had not appeared for the exams because they were not allowed to enter classrooms wearing hijab, following the High Court’s interim order and later final order.
3. Tumakuru accident: Police are waiting the report from the transport department as the driver has claimed that the steering wheel had malfunctioned.
4. Budget session of Karnataka legislature continues. It is expected to conclude this week.
5. Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation to launch app to deliver fish and fish products at the doorstep. S. Angara, Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Transport, to launch the app today.
6. Karnataka Panchayat Raj Commissionerate’s Gram Panchayat Digital inclusion programme will be inaugurated today by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Union Ministers Nirmala Sitaraman and M. Rajeev Chandrashekar.
7. The 24th annual limb camp organised by Rotary Bangalore Peenya, in association with Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vikalang Sahayta Samithi, at 3.45 p.m.
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.