Top news developments in Karnataka on June 17, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 17, 2024
1. BJP is staging a statewide protest against hike in petrol and diesel prices today.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is addressing a press conference today.
3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is participating in Bakrid prayers at Chamarajapet Idgah.
4. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is being felicitated today in Bengaluru.
5. APS College of Engineering will hold valedictory session of symposium on women empowerment — From vision to action — today. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at Prof. N. Ananthachar Auditorium, APS Education Trust’s premises in N.R. Colony at 11 a.m.
6. Kristu Jayanti College is organising the 50th edition of ‘Vichaarmanthan: An Interaction with Global and Indian Visionaries’. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel will be the chief guest. A book titled ‘Bharat’s Brilliant Stateswoman: Anandiben Patel, leading with Grace’, written by S.C. Sharma, former NAAC Director, and Fr. Dr. Augustine George, principal, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), will be released. The programme will be held on the college campus at K. Narayanapura, Kothanur, at 2.30 p.m.
7. Jayaa Foundation will present ‘Achintya - a choreographic exploration of humankind’s search for truth’ by Deeksha Kumar. The programme will be held at Bangalore International Centre, Teri Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
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