Top news developments in Karnataka on December 29, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on December 29, 2023
1. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will launch a helpdesk today at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport. It will also mark commencement of operations of all BMTC Vayu Vajra buses from the new multimodal transport hub at Terminal 2. Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy and BMTC Managing Director Sathyavathi will participate as guests at the event at the Multimodal Transport Hub, Level 1, Terminal 2, at 10.30 a.m.
2. Today is the birth anniversary of Kannada writer Kuvempu. Bengali writer and novelist Shirshendhu Mukyopadhyaya has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar 2023, the national award instituted in his name. The award will be presented today, at Kuppalli, the birthplace of Kuvempu in Shivamogga district.
3. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is holding its 8th annual convocation. Prof. J.N. Reddy, Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M University, USA, and member, National Academy of Engineering, USA, will be the chief guest. Dr. M.R. Jayaram, Chancellor, MSRUAS will preside over the programme. The event will be held on 3rd Floor, Ramaiah Medical College, Gnanagangothri campus, MSRUAS, MSR Nagar, at 10.30 a.m.
4. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will review pending sanctions for inquiry by the Karnataka Lokayukta.
5. Jana Chintana Kendra Trust will present Sangati Trimurti Memorial lecture on “Avaidika Darshanagala Taatvikate” by writer Dr. Nataraj Boodalu. The programme will be held in Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, near Chitrakala Parishat, between 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
6. Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishat and Adarsha Sugama Sangeetha Academy Trust are jointly organising a music programme titled ‘Manujamata Vishwa Patha’ to pay tribute to Kuvempu and C. Ashwath. The programme will be held at Dr. C. Ashwath Kalabhavana in Narasimharaja Colony at 5.30 p.m.
7. Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with M.L.A. Academy of Higher Learning is organising the birth centenary symposium on writer Gangadhara Chittala today. Poet Anand Zunzarwada will deliver the inaugural address. The programme will be held from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at MLA Academy of Higher Learning, Malleswaram.
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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