Top news developments in Karnataka on December 23, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 23, 2023
1. A day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the restrictions on wearing hijab (head scarf) in educational institutions will be done away with, all eyes are on when the government will withdraw the order in this regard that was issued during the previous BJP regime. Speaking at Nanjangud in Mysuru district yesterday, he emphasised that choices on dress and food are personal and no external interference and politicisation should be allowed. He said that the Prime Minister’s refrain “Sabka saath, sabka vikas” rings hollow with the BJP pursuing the agenda of interfering in such choices. The BJP has already taken strong exception to this proposed move.
2. A two-day Veerashaiva-Lingayat convention will be inaugurated at Davanagere in central Karnataka at 12.30 p.m. today. Political leaders, including Ministers, are expected to participate in this convention which gains importance in light of the community’s strong resistance to caste census report.
3. Amidst fears of surge in COVID cases with the new variant JN.1, Karnataka has stepped up testing and is getting its medical facilities updated to tackle any possible surge. With 78 new cases, the total number of active cases touched 175 in Karnataka on Friday. Of these, 13 are under treatment in hospitals and the remaining under home isolation. Of the 13, six are admitted in intensive care units.
4. Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy will today inaugurate Namma Cargo, a truck service of the state-owned Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and flag off 20 new logistics trucks.
1. Thousands of devotees will participate in Hanuma Mala Visarjan programme at Anjanadri Hills in Koppal District.
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding an interaction with representatives of industrial association at Mysuru today. CM to inaugurate silver jubilee celebrations of Hotel Owners Association and Charitable Trust later in the day.
1. Mangaluru Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur will inspect the Kadri Park area in Mangaluru to select a place for building a flag post and erecting pole for hoisting national flag permanently.
Telangana Legislature's winter session on December 9, 2024 to focus on new legislation, rectifying past Acts, and addressing social indicators and financial issues.
Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.
Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.
Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.
Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.
J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.
Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.
Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.
Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.