Top news developments from Karnataka on February 25, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the top news developments to watch out for
1. As the Ukraine crisis escalates into war, parents of students studying in the country are anxiously awaiting their return. As many as 59 students from Karnataka, all studying medicine, are stranded in various parts of Ukraine, according to official data released last night.
2. Karnataka High Court’s daily hearing in the hijab case.
3. Actor Chetan’s bail petition to come up for hearing. City court is expected to take a decision today. He is accused of making objectionable remarks about a High Court judge hearing the hijab case.
4. Karnataka State Guest Lecturers Association to relaunch indefinite protest seeking the government to continue the services of guest lecturers.
5. A group of like-minded progressive groups and people are coming together to spell out their concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Karnataka, and appeal for peace and harmony. Several writers, activists and theatre personalities are expected to participate.
6. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to hold a series of pre-budget meetings.
7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Bhavan of the Minority Welfare Department to be inaugurated today.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.