Top news developments in Karnataka on March 16, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Anti Corruption Bureau raids 18 officials working in government departments across Karnataka and conducts simultaneous search operations in 75 locations. Raids were carried out at the residence and office of the officials who are under the scanner in disproportionate assets cases. Around 100 ACB officials with 300 staff members conducted the raids.
2. With Karnataka High Court ruling that wearing hijab is not an essential religious practice, it remains to be if students, who were demanding that they be allowed to sit in classes wearing hijab, will return to colleges without them.
3. Bahutva Karnataka, a forum for justice, harmony and solidarity, to hold a media conference regarding “violations of the rights to education of many children”, post the order of the High Court in the hijab matter.
4. Vaccination for 12-14 age group will be rolled out today. About 20 lakh children are eligible in Karnataka. K. Sudhakar, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, will inaugurate the initiative at Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute.
5. Women’s Voice to hold seminar on the theme ‘Gender equality today for sustainable tomorrow’ at NGO Bhavan, Cubbon Park, at 11.30 a.m.
6. Department of Media Studies, Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous: virtual international conference on role of media in sustainable development, Prof. Niranjana, Vice Chancellor Bangalore North University, will be the chief guest.
7. Malleswaram Ladies’ Association Educational Institutions will unveil the statue of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraj Wadiyar will be the chief guest, on MLA College premises, Malleswaram.
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The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
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Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.