Top news developments in Karnataka on January 12, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on January 12, 2024
1. Congress government in Karnataka today launches its ambitious fifth and final guarantee, Yuva Nidhi, which promises financial assistance to unemployed youth. The scheme is being inaugurated at Shivamogga by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with his cabinet colleagues. District administrations across the State are celebrating National Youth Day on Vivekananda Jayanthi and launching a registration drive to enrol beneficiaries for Yuva Nidhi scheme.
2. In yet another case of moral policing, six persons have been arrested in Haveri district in north Karnataka for allegedly barging into a hotel room and assaulting a Muslim woman and Hindu man. Based on the woman’s allegations, police have also invoked charge of gang rape. They had earlier booked a case of assault and outraging modesty.
3. All three political parties — Congress, BJP and JD(S) — are holding meetings in preparation for Lok Sabha elections.
4. B.PAC is organising a seminar on ‘The role of youths in building a better Bengaluru’ today. Prof. Rajeev Gowda, Vice-Chairperson, State Institute for the Transformation of Karnataka and former Rajya Sabha MP, will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at St. Anne’s First Grade College on Millers Road, from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
5. Sapthaswara Arts and Creations will present Nruthyarpan, a Bharatanatya programme of Vibha S. Prasad today. The programme will be held at ADA Rangamandira on J.C. Road, from 5.45 p.m.
6. Kriyative Theatre will present a solo play Singarevva mathu aramane by Lakshmi Chandrashekar at 3.30 p.m. This will be followed by Singarevva and the Palace in English at 7 p.m., at Indian Institute of World Culture, B.P. Wadia Road, Basavanagudi.
1. Halumatha Samskritika Vaibhava, a two-day Kuruba community cultural festival, will begin at 11.30 a.m. at Kanaka Guru Peetha, Veeragota in Deodurga taluk of Raichur district.
Autopsy report of Manipur family says victims were shot multiple times before bodies dumped in river
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3,000-odd volunteers participate in clean-up drive, which covered a five-kilometre stretch of the AS Canal
Bharatnatyam performance by 550 dancers in Mysuru Kala Divas, a grand classical dance festival choreographed by Vasundhara Doraswamy.
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J&K Traffic Police crackdown on underage driving after tragic accident sparks debate on road safety and parenting.
Supreme Court judge advocates for using Telugu in district courts to preserve language and enhance judicial processes.
Vaigai river faces pollution issues due to sewage and waste, impacting wildlife and cultural significance, urging conservation efforts.
Anaimalai Road railway station faces neglect with lack of amenities, posing safety risks for passengers, urging urgent maintenance.
Current water levels in Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams, along with inflow and discharge rates, and total storage in Periyar.