Top news developments in Karnataka on October 18, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on October 18, 2023
1. All eyes are on how the Janata Dal (Secular) will deal with the rebellion by its State unit president C.M. Ibrahim, who has opposed the alliance with the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, who Mr. Ibrahim claimed was unhappy with the alliance, is expected to step in and clear the air.
2. The alleged meeting of BJP leader and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi with former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who left BJP to join the Congress, has set off speculation in political circles.
3. The foot-over bridge establishing a direct link between Nagasandra Metro Station and the IKEA Nagasandra store was thrown open today.
4. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, National Institute for Agricultural Extension Management is organising a DAESI (Diploma in Agricultural Extension service for Input Dealers) convention today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Agricultural Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy will participate as chief guests.
1. Convocation of University of Mysore and of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is being held today.
2. Yuva Dasara and Makkala Dasara are being inaugurated today.
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to participate in Dasara celebrations in Hukkeri math in Belagavi at 11 a.m.
“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”