Top news developments in Karnataka on March 8, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Women’s Day is being celebrated today by various government and non-government agencies. Department of Women and Child Development held a celebration on the theme “DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality” and gave away Kittur Rani Chennamma and other awards. Women Safety Cell, University of Agricultural Sciences, had Meera Saxena, former Chairperson of Karnataka State Human Rights Commission, and comedy artist, Indumathi Salimath, participating as chief guests at the event. Kamalamma M.K. Nagarajaiah, progressive farmer, was also felicitated by the university. UGC Centre for Women Studies had a keynote address by Dr. Nagarathna A, Associatie Professor of Law, Chief Coordinator, Advanced Centre for Research Development and Training in Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics, National Law School of India University.
2. Bangalore Development Authority has arranged a public grievance meeting between 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. at its head office on T. Chowdaiah Road.
3. Indira Lankesh Prakashana will be releasing a book titled ‘P. Lankesh Samagra Kathegalu’ to mark 88th birth anniversary of writer and journlist P. Lankesh. Prakash Rai, Bhanu Mushtaq, Rajendra Chenni and M.S. Ashadevi will participate as guests in the programme which will be held at Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Chamarajpet at 5.30 p.m.
1. Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has organised a cricket tournament for women aged below 19 years at Karavali grounds in Mangaluru at 9 a.m. on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Dakshina Kannada District Home Guards will felicitate three of its women on International Women’s Day at 10 a.m.
1. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) and Skill Development Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department to conduct exhibition of products made by women self-help groups as part of International Women’s Day.
1. Holi is being celebrated with fervour across North Karnataka districts.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.