Top news developments in Karnataka on March 9, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Exams have begun for 2nd Pre-University (class 12) students in Karnataka. As many as 7,26,195 students from 5,716 colleges from across the State will be writing their II PU examination this year for arts, commerce and science streams until March 29 in 1,109 examination centres. For the first time, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is conducting II PU examinations.
2. BJP MLA facing bribery charges, Madal Virupakshappa, is expected to surrender before the investigation authority today. The High Court of Karnataka granted him interim anticipatory bail on March 7 on the condition that he surrender before Lokayukta police within 48 hours.
3. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and Jeeva Raksha are jointly organizing the Rasta (Rapid response, assessment, stabilisation and Safe Transport in Highway accidents) project. Anil Kumar T.K., Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, will inaugurate.
4. Union Minister for State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrashekhar will participate in Deep Tech Summit at Hotel Conrad, Halasuru from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
5. Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, is organizing a programme to felicitate Justice Aravind Kumar on being elevated as judge, Supreme Court of India. Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, Prasanna Balachandra Varale, will be the chief guest. Prabhuling Navadagi, Advocate General, Government of Karnataka, and Vivek Subba Reddy, president, AAB, will be guests of honour. The programme will be held at Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, from 5.30 p.m. onwards.
6. MEHFIL, a literary and cultural organization, is releasing Urdu book ‘Ikkisvi Sadai Ka Hindustani Musalmano Ka Ehsas E Yatmi’. It will be unveiled by Ajai Kumar Singh, retired DG&IG of Police. Kannada writer K. Marulasiddappa and Urdu writer Muhamed Azam Shahid will speak about the book. The event will be held at Alliance De Franchise, Vasant Nagar, at 6 p.m.
1. VTU and Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering to host Youth-20 conference entailing for students from Mysuru and Mandya districts on issues and challenges related to climate change, peace and reconciliation.
Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Congress for allegedly aiding BJP's rise in various states during Kerala polls.
Sonia Gandhi is responding well to treatment for a systemic infection and remains under observation at a Delhi hospital.
J&K Police's Counter Intelligence Wing conducts raids in three districts linked to a transnational terror module operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Vaccination policies must prioritize saving human lives over individual choice amid rising vaccine skepticism, asserts scientist Dr. Virander Singh Chauhan.
Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, sparking protests and calls for government intervention.
Kerala cyber police file a case against X for an AI video allegedly defaming PM Modi and the Election Commission.
iKure and Izawa Co. partner to combat avoidable blindness by integrating innovative eye care technology into rural healthcare networks.
Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijay’s political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
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.