Top news developments in Karnataka on January 21, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The visit of central BJP leaders to Karnataka, especially to north Karnataka districts, continues. BJP national president J.P. Nadda will visit Vijayapura today to participate in Vijaya Sankalpa Yatre. At Hubballi, Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan to participate in the yatre. Opposition Congress is holding its minority cell conference in Yadgir in north Karnataka.
2. As part of the ongoing Republic Day flower show at Labagh in Bengaluru, ikebana, vegetable carving, deck flower arrangement, Thai art and bonsai plant exhibition is being held today. It will be inaugurated by Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, chairperson, Adamya Chetana Trust. Anupama Vedachala, bonsai expert, will be the chief guest at the Horticulture Information Centre in Lalbagh at 1 p.m.
3. State Bank of India is organizing a two-day loan mela from today. It will be inaugurated at 10.30 a.m. at SBI auditorium, local head office campus, No. 65, St. Mark’s Road.
4. Snehadeep Trust for the Disabled is organizing a State-level cultural programme today. K.S. Latha Kumar, Director, Department of Disabled and Senior Citizens, and Raksha Ramaiah, general secretary, Indian Youth Congress, are the chief guests. The event will be held at BWSSB Rajatha Bhavan, 8th Main Road, Malleswaram at 10.30 a.m.
5. Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs will present a talk by Kashyap N. Nayak, judge, Karnataka High Court, on life and achievements of Justice M.C. Chagla. The programme will be held on the institute’s premises on Basavanagudi Road in Narasimharaja Colony, from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
1. Gopalakrishna Joshi, Executive Director, Karnataka State Higher Education Council, inaugurates ‘Prajana’, a symposium for professors and lecturers on value education at Ramakrishna mutt in Mangaluru.
2. Launch of ‘My City My Budget – Mangaluru’ campaign, which will go on till January 29 to enable citizens to give suggestions on proposals to be included in the 2023-24 budget of Mangaluru City Corporation. The campaign will be launched by various voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations in association with the corporation.
Differently-abled student carried to exam hall, allowed to write test on ground floor after social media outrage.
BJP member alleges government running "honey trap factory" in heated debate on law and order situation.
Works on development of 37 national highways in Karnataka have been delayed for reasons ranging from land acquisition issues to forest clearances, Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi told the Legislative Council on Wednesday.
India defeats Maldives 3-0 in FIFA friendly with Sunil Chhetri's return, boosting team morale for upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier.
Karnataka Assembly adopts seven Bills for digitisation of registration deeds, including e-signature and e-payment provisions.
Yakshagana scholar, teacher, and maddale player B. Gopalakrishna Kurup passed away at Nileshwar in Kasaragod (Kerala) on Tuesday night. He was 90.
High Court of Karnataka adjourns contempt petition hearing, State government fails to implement Lokayukta's recommendations on land grants.
Madras High Court dismisses appeal challenging denial of divorce based on wife's private porn watching and self-pleasure, citing lack of cruelty.
Former Kerala High Court judges Ashok Menon and Shircy V. to be sworn in as Upa Lok Ayuktas of Kerala.
High Court of Karnataka orders notice to Central government and media houses on petition regarding guidelines for electronic media.
Retired Major Sushant Singh embarks on cyclothon from Kanniyakumari to Kathmandu before climbing Mount Everest, inspiring enthusiasts.
The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill was passed in the ongoing Legislative session on March 10 but amid a walkout by the Opposition parties.
Scholars urge Hindu community to learn Vedas alongside modern education for excellence in both fields.