Top news developments in Karnataka on February 18, 2022
The Hindu
News developments in Karnataka to watch out for today
1. Karnataka High Court to continue hearing in the hijab case. Submission by petitioners concluded yesterday and argument by Advocate General will start today. AIDWA has also impleaded in the case now.
2. Several college campuses continue to see a section of students staying away. There is confusion on some campuses as to which institutions the HC ruling is applicable to.
3. Congress continues protest against RDPR Minister K.S. Eshwarappa for his remark that saffron flag could replace tricolour on Red Fort. They held an overnight protest yesterday.
4. The Great Backyard Bird Count begins today in several places.
5. To celebrate its 13th Foundation Day, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, is hosting a special gallery walk. It will also release an audio guide in Kannada on the ongoing retrospective exhibition ‘Shashwat Marathi: The Eternal Seeker’.
6. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is holding a press conference on the admission process and other programmes.
1. Retired judge of Karnataka High Court H N Nagamohan Das inaugurates a seminar on farm sector issues organised by Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha in memory of farmer leader late K. S. Puttannaiah. Karnataka president of the sangha Badagalapura Nagendra will speak this morning.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.
Speakers honor S.S. Badrinath's legacy in ophthalmology, emphasizing his commitment to affordable eye care and training doctors nationwide.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates BJP's victories in Maharashtra and bypolls, emphasizing unity and development over divisive politics.