Top news developments in Karnataka on June 23, 2023
The Hindu
Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on June 23, 2023
1. A meeting between Union Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal and Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa has been convened today to discuss Karnataka’s demand for rice for the Anna Bhagya scheme. The decision on the meeting comes a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during his meeting in Delhi, urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to speak to Mr. Goyal to ensure supply of rice for the scheme for the welfare of the poor. Mr. Shah had promised to speak to Mr. Goyal. Karnataka is keen to purchase rice from Food Corporation of India for the Anna Bhagya scheme that entails an additional 5 kg rice per head in the BPL cardholding families in the State, over and above the 5 kg rice being supplied by the Centre. The FCI charges ₹36.6 per kg of rice, including ₹2.6 transportation cost, but has refused to supply the required 2.28 lakh tonne per month.
2. With rains playing truant and reservoir levels dipping in several parts of Karnataka, farmers are worried. The monsoon is critical to kharif sowing.
3. To discuss and address critical issues related to youth empowerment, NIMHANS, in association with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs, is hosting Y20 Consultation beginning today. Focusing on the crucial theme of ‘Health, Well-being, and Sports: Agenda for Youth’, the consultation is aimed at creating an inclusive and collaborative space for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including educators, healthcare professionals, policy-makers, athletes, and those committed to youth welfare. The event will be held at the Convention Centre, NIMHANS premises, at 4.30 p.m.
1. Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner holds review meeting on disaster management plan and preparations for kharif season.
2. Inauguration of food court at Hubballi railway station is scheduled today.
1. DSS to stage a protest in Mysuru against the proposed 3-day training for newly elected MLAs by religious/spiritual leaders.
2. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi to take part in Ambedkar Jayanti and receive public grievances at Mysuru.
Amol Palekar advocates against pre-censorship in films and theatre, urging the government to protect artists' freedom of expression.
BJP legislators demand release of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, threatening protests and border blockade if demands not met.
Odisha loses 790 elephants in a decade, with electrocution as the leading cause of unnatural deaths.
ASI issues notice to halt construction at Arya Akshobhya Teertha Mutt near Rameshwara temple in Shivamogga.
Madurai High Court orders removal of encroachments along Madurai-Dindigul highway, Corporation and Highways Department officials conduct joint operation.
Maharashtra Congress chief initiates signature campaign for return of ballot papers, sparking nationwide debate on EVMs.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to undertake periodical maintenance of NH66 without giving room for complaints.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw updates Lok Sabha on Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. shareholding, Goa willing to relinquish.
One dies, eight hospitalised after inhaling HCL fumes at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. About 400 litres of HCL leaked from the reactor-cum-receiver tank at Unit-III of the company, which affected nine workers, says Collector. While the condition of six of them is stable, two are on ventilator support. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs authorities to provide advanced treatment to the victims. Home Minister Anitha expresses anger over repeated such incidents.
Parents and social workers in Thoothukudi request new Anganwadi buildings due to unsafe conditions in current rental buildings.
Delta districts face heavy rainfall, prompting coordinated efforts to mitigate damages, with NDRF teams deployed for rescue operations.