
Top news developments in Karnataka on December 3, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on December 3, 2023
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is visiting the residence of veteran Kannada actress Leelavathi to enquire about her health.
2. JD (S) leaders and legislators are submitting their report on the drought situation in the State to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan.
3. The Department of Kannada and Culture is organising Folk celebrations on Sunday. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy will inaugurate the event at Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Gandhi Bhavan on Kumarakrupa Road, at 9 a.m.
4. The Department of Women and Child Development, Empowerment of Senior Citizens, Government of Karnataka is observing World Day of Persons with Disability today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the programme at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium at 10.30 a.m.
1. Final clash to take place between India’s Ramkumar Ramanathan and Japan’s David Pichler for ITF Kalaburagi open tennis title.
2. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Bidar.
3. Press meet by Students’ Federation of India state secretary Bheemangouda.

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