Top news developments in Karnataka on May 24, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 24, 2023
1. On the third and concluding day of the first Legislature session, U.T. Khader will be elected Speaker. He will be the first Muslim to serve as Speaker of Karnataka. The former Minister and five-time MLA was persuaded to take up the job after other senior party leaders and former ministers R.V. Deshpande and H.K. Patil did not show interest in the job.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar are expected to leave for New Delhi to discuss Cabinet expansion, with several contenders for ministerial berths and the two leaders not seeing eye-to-eye on many choices. Against the sanctioned strength of 34, there are too many aspirants for ministerial berths.
3. Congress Legislature Party meeting, chaired by Siddaramaiah, was held this morning. He told the legislators that people have very high expectations of the government, and they have a responsibility to live up to them. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said the party should strive to get at least 20 seats in the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, BNM Institute of Technology, is holding the opening ceremony of Centre of Excellence in 3D printing technology. Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, Entrepreneurship Development of India, Ahmedabad, will be the chief guest, on the institute’s premises, A 302 Auditorium, 27th Cross, 12th Main Road, Banashankari II stage from 3 p.m. onwards.
5. Drushyothsava 2023, an annual show of paintings, sculpture, graphic art, art history and ceramic of BVA and MVA students, organized by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, will be held on its premises on Kumara Krupa Road, from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1. Workshop on sign language is being conducted at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing at Mysuru.
2. With intermittent occurrence of pre-monsoon rains, agricultural activity has picked up in Mysuru district as farmers take up tilling and sowing in anticipation of the onset of regular rains in June.
BJP demands NIA investigation into Kogilu Layout encroachments, citing concerns over potential sleeper cell activities amid citizenship verification.
Visakhapatnam plans smart vending zones, enhanced street lighting, and Project SARTHI rollout in early 2026 for improved urban living.
Mandya plans to transition 4,250 acres to organic farming, promoting millet cultivation and sustainable agricultural practices.
Swachhta Pakhwada programme held at ICAR-CMFRI regional station in Thoothukudi
Netravati Express will face service delays for three days due to maintenance work, affecting several en-route segments.
SETC launches ultra-luxury multi-axle Volvo buses, enhancing comfort and safety for competitive long-distance travel across the State.
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Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Monday stood at 131.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 429 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
Congress plans state-wide protests demanding the restoration of MGNREGA, claiming recent changes by the NDA government harm rural employment.
NHAI to prepare feasibility report for access roads from NH-16 to Bhogapuram airport, ensuring passenger convenience, says MP Sribharat.
Scientist S.M. Shivaprasad advocates for education reform to prepare children for imminent technological advancements and changing job landscapes.
Heavy vehicles are prohibited from entering Tiruchi city via Palpannai junction from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to reduce congestion.
Residents of Muthumani Town voice concerns over abandoned vehicles and garbage obstructing roads and posing safety risks.