Top news developments in Karnataka on July 15, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on July 15, 2023
1. Minister of Women and Child Development Lakshmi Hebbalkar is expected to give further details on the application process for the soon-to-be-launched Gruha Lakshmi scheme. One of the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress government, the scheme assures ₹2,000 per month to eligible women beneficiaries. Women are expected to get money mid-August onwards.
2. Congress is getting set for the two-day opposition conclave in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18.
3. Lokayukta officials chased and caught a food inspector who was fleeing in a vehicle after taking a bribe from a trader in Bengaluru this morning.
4. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will meet representatives of RWAs from Bengaluru today.
5. All Karnataka United Christian Forum for Human Rights to hold protest in Bengaluru today at Freedom Park to express solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur.
6. Child Rights Trust is organizing a programme to release the late activist Dr. Padmini’s memoir. Nina Nayak, former chairperson, Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, will release the memoir. During the programme, Dr. Padmini Child Rights Fellowship will be announced. The programme will be held at SCM House, P. Kalingarao Road (Mission Road) Cross, from 10.30 a.m.
7. Indian Medical Association, Bengaluru branch, will celebrate Doctor’s Day today. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr. H.D. Ranganath, MLA, Kunigal. Dr. Shivakumar B. Lakkol, president, IMA Karnataka State chapter, will be the chief guest. The event will be held at the Chancery Pavilion hotel, Indian Affairs pool side, Residency Road, Ashok Nagar from 5 p.m.
Low pressure forms in the Bay; heavy rain likely in parts of Andhra Pradesh from November 25, says IMD. The weather system may intensify into a depression around November 25, it says.
APIIC's water supply failure impacts 300 industries in Andhra Pradesh, causing production losses worth crores.
UDF retains Palakkad by 18,840 votes, LDF defends Chelakkara by 12,201 votes in Kerala byelections.
Supreme Court criticizes CAQM for inadequate response to Delhi's severe air pollution, emphasizing the need for proactive measures and enforcement.
Supreme Court Justice praises late Chief Justice Lakshmana Rao for legal excellence and altruism at commemoration event.
Independent candidate Shivaji Patil injured in fire during victory celebration, along with women, after winning Chandgad Assembly constituency.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discusses 'Brand Bharat' as a statement of authenticity and comfort in one's own identity.
Christian Medical College organizes inter school quiz competition on cardiology to increase heart disease awareness among students.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
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.