Top news developments in Karnataka on March 11, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 11, 2024
1. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has called a press conference today, to announce the government’s stand on use of artificial colour in cotton candy and gobi manchuri.
2. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, who is also in-charge of Bengaluru city, is holding a press conference today on issues related to water shortage in Bengaluru city.
3. Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology is organising a programme to lay the foundation stone for “Aahara Soudha“. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lays foundation stone in the presence of Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology, K.H. Muniyappa. The programme will be held at No. 1, Ali Asker Road, at 11 a.m.
4. District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Health and Family Welfare and Indian Red Cross Society, Bangalore Urban district, are jointly organising International Women’s Day celebration today. Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhury, Chairperson, Karnataka State Women’s Commission, will inaugurate. K.A. Dayananda, Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban district, and President IRS Bengaluru Urban district, will preside over the programme that is being held at the Revenue Department Employees’ Association premises, DC’s office complex, Kempegowda Road, at 10.30 a.m.
5. Ranga Chanira will present a Kannada drama “Leak Out”, story and performance by Akshata Pandavapura. The programme will be held at Nayana Rangamandira, Kannada Bhavana, at 7 p.m.
1. Kalaburagi district’s Constitution Awareness Campaign will culminate with a cultural procession at Wadi at 11.00 am. District in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge will participate.
2. Ballari district In-charge Minister B. Nagendra will perform Bhumi Puja for various development projects in Ballari. He will later address the conference of beneficiaries of five guarantee schemes by 11.30 am.
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
Umayalpuram Swaminatha Iyer's legacy in music and teachings remembered through stories and memories of his disciples and students.
Kalaburagi District Police Dog Squad bids emotional farewell to Reeta, a crucial part of operations and investigations.