Top news developments in Karnataka on June 20, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 20, 2023
1. Congress in Karnataka is set to stage demonstrations in all districts against the BJP-led Central government for denying rice for the Anna Bhagya scheme, which offers 10 kg rice to each member of a family living below the poverty line. The government has been scouting for rice after Food Corporation of India refused to sell it to Karnataka for the scheme. Congress has called it a ‘deliberate attempt to scuttle the scheme’ fearing that its success would give the party an advantage ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. On Monday, Punjab came forward to help Karnataka in implementing the scheme.
2. It has been a rainy day in Bengaluru. What began as a cloudy day has progressed to intermittent rains.
3. With cases of underage girls hopping on to buses, given that bus travel for women is now free, being reported from some parts of Karnataka, Child Welfare Trust has written a letter to Chief Minister demanding parental consent be made mandatory while issuing passes to minor girls.
Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyasa Kamath inaugurates International Blood Donors’ Day, organized by Indian Red Cross Society, at SDM College of Business Management in Mangaluru.
1. Mayor’s election is scheduled in Hubballi at 3 pm. today. BJP is likely to retain power unless Congress poaches councillors.
2. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge to meet kin of police constable who was crushed to death by a tractor carrying illegally extracted sand in Kalaburagi.
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.
West Bengal police top brass reshuffled after Mamata Banerjee's displeasure, with officers reallocated to new roles.