Top news developments in Karnataka on June 7, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on June 7, 2023
1. Karnataka government late on Tuesday released guidelines for the last of the five guarantees, Gruha Lakshmi that promises ₹2,000 a month to woman head of families with certain riders. Clarity on the ambiguities related to the riders of this scheme, and others, such as Gruha Jyoti, which promises free power up to 200 units for domestic consumers, is expected to emerge today. Energy Minister K.J. George has called a press meet today.
2. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Farooq Abdullah called on former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda in Padmanabhanagar at 10.30 a.m. Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and MLC B.M. Farooq were also present. Later, at 11 a.m. he is slated to deliver a lecture at St Joseph’s University in its Langford Road campus.
3. University of Agricultural Sciences and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, are jointly organizing a brainstorming session on ‘All India Coordinated Research Network on Potential Crops’. Dr. T.R. Sharma, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi, will inaugurate. Dr. D.K. Yadava, Assistant Director General (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi, and Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi, will be guests of honour. Vice Chancellor of UAS-B Dr. S.V. Suresha will preside over the event that will be held at North Block auditorium, UAS, GKVK campus, at 9.30 a.m.
4. Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and KEB SC and ST Employees’ Association are jointly celebrating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar birth anniversary. Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Gaurav Gupta will be the chief guest. KPCL Managing Director Pankaj Kumar Pandey will preside over the event, at KEB Engineers’ Association premises, No. 28, Silver Jubilee building, Race Course Road Cross, from 3 p.m.
1. Union Minister for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Purushothama Rupala will meet top officers of the Indian Coast Guard in Mangaluru at 6 pm.
2. Minor Irrigation Department to remove sludge accumulated in small rivers and rivulets in Sampaje in Dakshina Kannada district from today to prevent flooding during monsoon.
University of Mysore to launch to NSS activities today with presentation of NSS awards.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
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.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.
NCCP(I) and ICS urge Union Government to reinstate respiratory medicine in MBBS curriculum for public health impact.
Singer Sunitha Upadrasta's debut performance in Visakhapatnam on December 6 at MGM Park, sharing insights into her illustrious music career.
10th edition of India Photo Festival begins in Hyderabad