Top news developments in Karnataka on July 31, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on July 31, 2023
1. Deputy CM and Bangalore Urban Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar will hold a grievance redressal meeting with farmers and landowners today in connection with the PRR project in Jnana Jyothi auditorium, Palace Road, Ambedkar Veedhi, at 11 a.m.
2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) will host this year’s convocation today to confer degrees upon students who are graduating this year. Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank, is the chief guest. Senapathy ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures and co-founder of Infosys, who is also the Chair of IISc.’s Council, will be the guest of honour. The convocation will be held in the J.N. Tata auditorium, in IISc. campus, 11 a.m.
4. International Coffee Organization, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of Karnataka, and Coffee Board of India are jointly unveiling the logo and theme, and are holding a press meet about the highlights of 5th World Coffee Conference 2023. Tennis player Rohan Bopanna, Dr. S. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Karnataka will participate. Venue: Krishna Hall, Hotel Shangri La, Palace Road, at 11.30 a.m.
5. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is holding a press conference on 57th convocation. It will be held in the Board Room, 6th Floor, Naik Bhavan, GKVK campus, 12 noon
6. The 119th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar will be held today. Minister for Backward Classes and Kannada and Culture Shivaraj S. Thangadagi will inaugurate. The programme will be held in Mahadeva Desai Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, from 11.30 a.m.
1. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda will hold his department’s review meeting in Kalaburagi at 11 am.
2. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil will inaugurate Kannada Press Day in Kalaburagi.
Telangana Legislature's winter session on December 9, 2024 to focus on new legislation, rectifying past Acts, and addressing social indicators and financial issues.
Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.
Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.
Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.
Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.
J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.
Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.
Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.
Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.