Top news developments in Karnataka on March 15, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 15, 2024
1. Sadashivanagar police booked former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on February 2 at his residence in Dollars Colony, Bengaluru. A case was booked past midnight on Thursday. Mr. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations.
2. The BJP, which released a list of candidates for 20 Lok Sabha seats of total 28 in Karnataka on Thursday, is watching the outcome of a meeting convened by supporters of its OBC face and former Deputy CM K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga today, as the meeting may resolve to field him as an independent against veteran leader B.S. Yediyurappa’s son for Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. The leader is unhappy over his son K.E. Kanthesh being denied ticket to contest from Haveri and has threatened to contest as a rebel candidate, while the BJP is trying to pacify him.
3. Small Industries Development Bank of India and Department of Industries and Commerce, in association with Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka, is organising Swavalamban Mela 2024 and International Women’s Day celebrations today. S. Ramann, Chairman and Managing Director, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will inaugurate it in the presence of Lakshmi R. Hebbalkar, Minister for Women and Child Development, Disabled and Senior Citizens Empowerment. The programme will be held at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat premises on Kumarakrupa Road, from 11 a.m.
4. Karnataka Small Scale Industries’ Association is organising a two-day convention on Innovation and Digital Transformation for MSMEs from today. Rekha Sethi, Director General, All India Management Association, Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar, Director, MSME Department of Industries and Commerce, will participate as chief guests. The convention will be held in Kassia Auditorium, 2/106, 17th Cross, Magadi Chord Road, Vijayanagar, from 10.30 a.m.
5. Dr. Sri Sri Shivakumaraswami Charitable Trust, Bengaluru, is organising a programme to unveil the bronze statue of Sri Shivakumara Mahaswami. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, former Minister V. Somanna will participate. The programme will be held at Rajajinagar entrance, Dr. Rajkumar Road, at 4.30 p.m.
1. Preparation are on for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kalaburagi on March 16. This will be his first visit ahead of Lok Sabha elections and marks the start of the BJP campaign.
2. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to launch Kutumba Jyoti scheme in Dharwad today.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.
Speakers honor S.S. Badrinath's legacy in ophthalmology, emphasizing his commitment to affordable eye care and training doctors nationwide.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.