Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023
1. Mining Engineering Division Board, The Institution of Engineers (India), Karnataka State Centre, is organizing the inaugural function of national convention of mining engineers, and national seminar on amended mines regulations, and its impact on mining industry. Minister for Mines and Geology and Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, will inaugurate the convention. Deo Kumar, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, Southern zone, Bengaluru will be the guest of honour. Prof. Netai Chandra Dey, Chairman, Mining Engineering Division Board, IEI, will preside over the event that will be held on the IEI premises on Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, at 10 a.m.
2. BBC Media Action is organizing a programme on ‘Coffee with recyclers’ activity, and the unveiling of the art installation, as a part of the #Infacluables campaign. Kannada film actress Bhoomi Shetty will host the event at Christ University, Hosur Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
3. University of Wolverhampton, Bengaluru City University and Government of Karnataka are jointly organizing an international workshop on ‘Delivering Digital Health Strategies: Ayushman Bharath Digital Mission’. The event will be held at The Energy and Resources Institute, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, Domlur, from 10 a.m.
4. Survey Cultural Academy is organizing Dr. U.R. Ananthamurthy Rashtriya Kala Pratibotsava today. The event will feature, dance, folk songs, talk, and seminar. It will be held in Ravindra Kalakshetra on J.C. Road, from 10 a.m.
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to inaugurate veterinary college in Athani of Belagavi district, and launch development works, at 11 am.
2. Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate State Government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Bidar district.
3. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge will chair review meeting with officials of various departments in Kalaburagi
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
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Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
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