Top news developments in Karnataka on August 17, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The situation in Shivamogga, which saw a communal flare-up following installation of a poster of Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, continues to be tense but under control. Another incident of attack on a youth took place in Bhadravathi, about 20 km away from Shivamogga, on Tuesday within hours of police arresting the main accused in Monday’s stabbing case by opening fire at him.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will hold a meeting with the E-governance Department to review its functioning.
3. The ward wise reservations was notified by the state government late on Tuesday night without any changes to the draft. Various stakeholders are expected to react to it today.
4. Address by Chairman of Karnataka State Bar Council to welcome the newly appointed additional judges of High Court of Karnataka. Court Hall No. 1, Principal Bench, High Court of Karnataka.
5. Housing and Infrastructure Development and Chamarajanagar District In-charge Minister V. Sommanna to inspect housing works by Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation under “Chief Minister’s One Lakh Multi-Storied Bangalore Housing Scheme” in Yelahanka and Yeshwantpur assembly constituencies .
1. Deputy Commissioner of Mandya to camp in a village in Pandavpura takuk to apprise herself of the local development needs under DC’s Rural Stay programme.
2. Safari Karmachari Commission Chairman to interact with pourakarmikas in Chamarajanagar and hear their grievances and resolve long-pending demands in terms of improving working conditions.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.