Top news developments in Karnataka on May 11, 2022
The Hindu
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is in Delhi, is expected to meet BJP central leaders today t
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is in Delhi, is expected to meet BJP central leaders today to discuss the long-pending demand for cabinet expansion.
2. With the Supreme Court verdict on local body elections in the Madhya Pradesh case having implications for all other States as well, discussion on BBMP elections are set to begin in Karnataka.
3. Karnataka Christian Social Welfare Association to hold protest against Sri Rama Sene chief Promod Mutalik’s accusation against Christian community, at Freedom Park, 10.30 a.m. onwards.
4. Save the Children – Bal Raksha Bharat to launch book titled ‘The world as I see’ by child photographers representing the waste-picker community, at M.S Building, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, 9.45 a.m. onwards.
5. The Institution of Engineers (India), Karnataka State Centre, Bengaluru, has arranged a lecture on ‘Latest advanced technology in lightning protection by physical and online modes’ by G. Srinivas, Director, SGI Engineers (P) Ltd, as part of National Technology Day celebrations at its premises, No. 3, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, at 5.30 p.m.
National Institute of Technology - Karnataka in Mangaluru sets up a solar powered charging station for electric vehicles. The 1970 alumni batch of the Institute has contributed ₹ 20 lakh to set up the station for the use of faculty and students of the institute. Six e cycles, two e motorbikes and an e car can be charged at a time. It will be inaugurated at 4.30 pm today.
Press meet by Dakshina Kannada Central Muslim Committee at 11 a.m. to discuss some of the latest concerns of the community.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.