Top News Developments in Karnataka on November 15, 2023
The Hindu
Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on November 15, 2023
1. B.Y. Vijayendra, Shikaripura MLA and son of veteran leader B.S. Yediyurappa, today took over as the new BJP chief of Karnataka at the party office in a traditional ceremony. He was handed over charge by the outgoing party president Nalin Kumar Kateel.
2. Infosys Science Foundation will today announce the 15th Infosys Prize winners for this year.
3. The war of words between ruling Congress and JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy continues, especially after an FIR was filed against the latter on the charge that an electric line was illegally drawn to light up the house for Deepavali.
4. Dr. K.M.S. Abhimanigala Balaga is organising a felicitation function and book release in honour of writer and critic Dr. K.M. Marulasiddppa. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah felicitates him and his wife Jayanti Marulasiddappa. Agrahara Krishnamurthy, Dr. G. Ramakrishna, Prof. S.G. Siddaramaiah, H. Dandappa and Nitin Shah of Sapna Book House will participate. The programme will be held in Kondajji Basappa Auditorium on Palace Road, at 5 p.m.
5. BMS Pre University College for Women is organising Science Workshop 2023 on “A comprehensive strategy to enhance science education. A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Physical Research Laboratory Management Council and Member, Space Commission, Government of India, will be the chief guest. The event will be held in B.S. Narayan Hall, College premises on Bugle Road Road in Basavanagudi at 10 a.m.
6. University of Agricultural Sciences-Bangalore is holding a curtain raiser event on Krishi Mela 2023, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
1. Governor Thawarchand Gehlot participates in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute at Mysuru.
Amit Shah announces a circular economy model to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in five years through innovative practices.
Encroachments around Tiruchi's Fort Gateway cleared by ASI following a Madras High Court order, enhancing heritage protection efforts.
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.