Top news developments in Karnataka on February 13, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on February 13, 2023
1. The ongoing budget session of the Karnataka legislature enters second day today, after Governor’s address to the joint session yesterday. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, in his address, said that 1.2 crore families are coming out of poverty to enter the middle class category owing to implementation of five guarantee schemes of the State Government.
2. Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha and Hasiru Sene are jointly organising the 88th birth anniversary of Prof. M.D. Nanjundaswamy today. Rakesh Tikait, farmer rights activist and farmer leader Yudhvir Singh will be the chief guests. The event will see participation of Agrahara Krishnamurthy, Shivasundar, Prof. Ravivarma Kumar, K.T. Gangadhar, Chukki Nanjundaswamy, among others. The event will be held at Ravindra Kalakshetra, on J.C. Road, from 10 a.m. onwards.
3. Karnataka Rajya Samyukta Asha Karyakarteyara Sangha, affiliated to AIUTUC, is organising a two-day State-level protest from today. Social activist Roopa Hasana and progressive writer Muzaffar Asadi are among those who will participate. The programme will be held at Freedom Park on Seshadri Road, from 11 a.m. onwards. They have been demanding de-linking of the Reproductive and Health Centre (RCH) portal from the payroll process, and a monthly fixed honorarium of ₹15,000.
4. Bengaluru City University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi will share details about the international conference jointly organised by BCU and Birmingham City University, UK, on dual transition of net zero carbon and digital transformation.
5. Dr. Krishna Kolhar Kulkarni Felicitation Committee will release Krishna Adhyayana, the felicitation volume, today. Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism H.K. Patil, inaugurates the programme at the Gandhi Bhavan, Mahadeva Desai auditorium on Kumara Krupa Road at 5 p.m.
Malpe police in Udupi district file 2,200-page chargesheet in the quadruple murder by a former Air India staff Pravin Chougule. Chowgale is accused of hacking to death his colleague Aynaz, 21, her mother Haseena, 40, and her siblings Afnan, 23, and Asim, 12 on November 12, 2023.
1. Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar, to inaugurate the residences of judges of Hunsur and Periyapatna while inaugurating the district judicial workers’ association building at the court complex in Mysuru.
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