Top Karnataka news developments on February 7, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has left for New Delhi on a two-day visit to meet MPs to discuss the State budget, and also to meet various Union ministers. He will holding consultations with the legal teams representing Karnataka in various inter-State water disputes. His visit has evoked political curiosity in the wake of a growing demand by ministerial aspirants to expand the ministry. The Chief Minister has sought appointments from BJP’s central leaders, apparently to discuss this demand.
2. ITI workers’ strike enters the 69th day on Monday. On this occasion, they are organising an ITI corporate office chalo protest
3. Load testing is under way on Goraguntepalya flyover, which has been closed since December. Traffic police say it will take48-72 hours to complete testing during which time the main carriageway from 8th mile to toll plaza will be closed. Motorists must use the service road.
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