Top news developments in Karnataka on December 22, 2022
The Hindu
1. At the ongoing legislature session in Belagavi, an unanimous resolution is expected to be passed
1. At the ongoing legislature session in Belagavi, an unanimous resolution is expected to be passed today stating that Karnataka-Maharashtra border is a ‘settled issue’. This comes a day after Maharashtra leader Sanjay Raut threatened to ‘attack’ Karnataka ‘like China’, reacting to some leaders not being allowed to enter Belagavi.
2. A massive rally of Panchamasali Lingayats has been planned in Belagavi with the demand to reclassify the community under 2A of OBC list, increasing their share of reservation. Cabinet scheduled today is expected to discuss this tricky issue. Permanent Backward Classes Commission submitted its interim report to the Chief Minister today.
3. With spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and other places, health authorities are mulling over bringing back masks and other rules. Technical Advisory Committee met yesterday to discuss the issue and a high level committee headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is expected to discuss recommendations of TAC.
4. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is organising the 4th international conference on ‘Circuits, Control, Communication and Computing 14C 2022’ today. Prof. Navakanta Bhat, Dean, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc., will be the chief guest. Several delegates, including international speakers, scientists, authors, academicians and educationists, will attend the conference at ESB Seminar Hall 1, RIT, Ramaiah Nagar, Mathikere, 10.30 a.m. onwards.
5. R.V. College of Engineering is holding three-day 6th international conference on computation systems and information technology for sustainable solutions today. Dr. Devesh Dwivedi, India site leader, IP Development and Design CoE, Global Foundries, will be the chief guest. Venue is the college premises on Mysuru Road, from 9.30 a.m. onwards.
6. Surabharathi Sanskrit and Cultural Foundation will present Namasankeerthanam by Gnaneshwar Ramakrishnan Bhagavathar and party on the foundation’s premises, 9th C Main, Service Road, next to BWSSB water tank, 1st Block, HRBR Layout from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
1. Chamarajanagar district in-charge Minister V.Somanna will inaugurate a mega job mela in Chamarajanagar.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
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.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
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.