Top news developments in Karnataka on February 9, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai does a series of inaugurations today in Bengaluru, including a subway at Suranjandas Road in Bengaluru. He will inspect railway underpasses at Marathahalli and Kundanahalli. Then he travels to Davanagere to inaugurate another set of developmental works.
2. Cabinet meets today, ahead of budget session, which will begin tomorrow with an address by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Budget will be presented on February 17.
3. Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, is organizing a programme to present Chaturtha Charan, Hirak Pankh and State award certificates to Cubs, Bulbuls, Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will present awards. Minister for Primary and Secondary Education B.C. Nagesh, State Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, P. G. R. Sindhia, and others will be the chief guests, at Glass House, Raj Bhavan, 4 p.m.
4. Bangalore Arts and Crafts Mela, exhibition of arts, crafts and handloom, is being held at Chitrakala Parishath premises, Kumarakrupa Road, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5. Exhibition of caricatures by Nedumaran at Indian Cartoon Gallery, No. 1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Trinity Circle, off M.G. Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1. Ravindranath Shanbhag, human rights and consumer rights activist, presented Vishwa Konkani Puraskar to six Konkani achievers at World Konkani Centre in Mangaluru today at 10 a.m. The award carries a ₹1 lakh purse. T. V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education, was present.
2. Alok Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), will listen to public grievances in the office of Inspector General of Police (Western range) in Mangaluru at 6.30 p.m.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
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