Top news developments in Karnataka on September 14, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Karnataka’s Legislature session continues, with discussion on encroachments and flooding in Bengaluru in focus. Opposition has been attacking the ruling BJP for allowing encroachments and not clearing storm water drains, while ruling BJP is insisting that it is a legacy issue and Congress during its time also failed to act. Meanwhile, encroachment clearance drive continues in rain-hit areas of Bengaluru.
2. Today is Hindi Divas and many Kannada organisations are opposing any move by the State government to celebrate it officially. JDS leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has written to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai opposing spending tax payers’ money to celebrate the event. Kannada Rakshana Vedike and Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha have planned protests today.
3. Meeting of civil society activists will today discuss the current political situation in the country. Swaraj India founder-member and renowned psephologist Yogendra Yadav will address the group followed by a question and answer session. The event is at Darus Salam Building, Queens road, from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m.
4. The India Advantage Summit will focus on sustainable development and global expertise in smart city space, banks and financial institutions. Keynote speakers at the event are Nandan Nilekani, chairman and co-founder of Infosys, and founding chairman, UIDAI, and B.V. Naidu, chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission. The event is at Taj West End on Race Course Road from 11 a.m. onwards.
5. I.S. Prasad, President, FKCCI, will give details about recent initiatives taken by the Government of Karnataka for the development of industrial sector and also major flagship events of FKCCI.
1. UNESCO team to visit historic town of Halebidu in Hassan today. The town is a probable for world heritage site tag.
2. Dasara elephant Lakshmi gave birth to a male calf on the Mysuru palace premises last night. Elephants are participating in rehearsal here.
Government Women's Polytechnic in Nellore faces urgent repairs, yet funds remain unrequested due to budget constraints, risking student safety.
Author Salma and ‘Ervadi’ S. Radhakrishnan honored with Kaviko award at a ceremony in Vellore, receiving recognition and cash prize.
Mangaluru police arrest four individuals and seize half a kg of MDMA worth ₹50 lakh intended for local youth.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.