Top news developments in Karnataka on June 20, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 20, 2024
1. Police custody of Kannada actor Darshan and other accused, in the murder of Renukaswamy, will end today. They will be produced in court.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will perform bhumi pooja for installation of a statue of goddess Bhuvaneshwari on the premises of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is considered the deity representing the Kannada identity, and is called Kannada thaayi (mother). The statue will be built at a cost of ₹23 crore along the road inside the Soudha complex to celebrate 50 years of the State’s renaming as Karnataka, earlier called Mysore State.
3. The opposition BJP is continuing its protest against fuel price hike. Today, protests are planned in all district centres against hike in sales tax on fuel by the State Government, resulting in increased price of petrol and diesel in Karnataka.
4. Department of Commerce, Soundarya Institute of Management and Science, in association with the Department of Commercial Taxes, is organising a workshop on “Recent amendments in GST” today. Smitha Patil and Vivek, Assistant Commissioners of Commercial Taxes, are the guest speakers. The event will be held in the Ocarina seminar hall, Soundarya Institute premises, Hesarghatta Road, from 10 a.m. onwards.
5. “Living in the past, dancing in the present, Sattriya dance tradition of Assam”, an illustrated lecture demonstration by Anwesa Mahanta will be held at Bangalore International Centre, No. 7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Mysuru ZP CEO and district police conduct Jana Spandana programme to redress public grievances.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to participate at Yoga Ratna Award programme at Jindal township, Toranagal, in Ballari district, at 6.30 p.m.
NDA government in A.P. neglecting students and education sector badly hit, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of neglecting all sectors and not paying the fee reimbursement benefits to the students.
Establishment of South Coast Railway Zone in Visakhapatnam progresses with e-tenders for GM office complex construction.
Congress victory in Channapatna seen as Shivakumar's revenge, boosting party prestige in Vokkaliga politics and KPCC leadership prospects.
Minor fire at courier agency office on Madurai-Tirunelveli Road quickly extinguished by Fire and Rescue Services, no damage reported.
Deputy CM stresses data quality in household survey, addresses challenges in urban and rural areas, emphasizes government commitment to accuracy.
KSEAB introduces new SSLC exam format for 2024-25 academic year emphasizing theme-based marks and reducing one/two mark questions.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin reviewed preparations for the Kanduri festival in Nagore sargah scheduled to begin on December 2. The State government is funding a ₹2-crore renovation project at the dargah
Rlys urged to make use of AI, ChatGPT
Coimbatore Vizha Parade showcases city's cultural diversity with over 400 artists, reflecting Coimbatore's identity and promoting traditional art forms.
Five injured after LPG cylinder explosion causes house collapse in Vellore, including woman and daughters, stable in hospital.
Nalam Hospital in Theni hosts Dia Walkathon for World Diabetes Day, emphasizing weight loss and exercise for diabetes management.