Top news developments in Karnataka on December 15, 2023
The Hindu
Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on December 15, 2023
1. The winter session of the Karnataka legislature at Belagavi ends today. Among the businesses of the day is Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s reply to the discussion on North Karnataka and passage of a few pending bills tabled earlier.
2. The 15th Tribal Youth exchange programme jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka, CRPF and BSF will be held today. Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports, B. Nagendra, will inaugurate. Member of Parliament, P.C. Mohan, will release the brochure. MLA, Rizwan Arshad will preside over. The programme will be held at Yavanika, State Youth Centre, Nrupathunga Road, at 3.30 p.m.
3. The Institution of Engineers (India) is organising the 59th Mysore Engineers Association commemoration lecture on Environmental social and governance by Anand S. Kulkarni, Technical Director, KPMG. The programme will be held at Karnataka State Center, (IEI), premises, on Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, at 5.30 p.m.
4. Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering is organising the IIIE 65th National convention, 7th International conference and productivity contest. Former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, Arvind Jadhav, will participate as the chief guest. CEO, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, Rahul Sahai will preside over the programme. The event will be held on the BMS College of Engineering premises on Bull Temple Road, at 2 p.m.
5. Carol service with a Christmas musical “The King is born” will be held today at Bishop Cotton Girls’ School on St. Mark’s Road at 6 p.m.
1. Additional Development Commissioner, Government of India, Dr. Ishitha Ganguly Tripathi, to attend outreach programme on Financial Literacy and Emerging Opportunities for MSMEs organised by SIDBI and KASSIA in Mysuru.
2. KSOU Vice Chancellor Dr. Sharanappa V. Halse and Additional Superintendent of Mysuru district police Nandini B.N. to attend awareness workshop against sexual harassment of women at workplace.
BJP internal feud escalates as rebels accuse party leadership of collusion with Congress, prompting warnings from loyalists.
The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.
Advocates in North Andhra unite for agitations to establish a High Court Bench in Visakhapatnam.
Telangana government leads rescue efforts for trapped workers in collapsed tunnel, with support from various agencies and experts.
Congress leaders in Karnataka continue public discourse on Chief Minister change despite central leadership intervention, urging unity and discipline.
Suvendu Adhikari demands NRC implementation in West Bengal amid concerns over 'false voters' raised by Mamata Banerjee.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has booked 112 cases against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water collecting fines up to ₹5.6 lakh in the last week.
East Coast Railway extends Bhubaneswar-Yasvantpur weekly special train services with nine additional trips for passenger convenience.
Over 1,400 pilgrims from coastal Karnataka complete Maha Kumbh Mela yatra via special train with some shortcomings.
Divine Touch School walkathon promotes fitness and gratitude with Police Commissioner as chief guest at Ramakrishna Beach.
MSRTC bus service between Maharashtra and Karnataka suspended indefinitely due to safety concerns after driver assault in Karnataka.
District police conduct extensive cordon and search operations to maintain law and order during Maha Sivaratri celebrations in Sri Sathya Sai district.
The rise in gold prices in recent months has severely hit the families who have marriages scheduled in the next few days in Tiruchi