Top news developments in Karnataka on March 18, 2024

Top news developments in Karnataka on March 18, 2024

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Shivamogga to address a poll rally of the BJP, second such after Kalaburagi. The event has attracted attention as party leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt against party veteran B. S. Yediyurappa by deciding to contest as an Independent against party candidate B.Y. Raghavendra, has turned down the invitation to attend Mr. Modi’s event. He is miffed over his son being denied a ticket to contest polls. BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra exuded confidence that differences in the party will be resolved soon.

2. BJP’s second list of candidates is expected today. JD(S) has convened an emergency meeting in the wake of problems related to Kolar seat with its ally BJP.

3. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding a meeting on the drinking water situation in Bengaluru today.

4. As finale to the National Conference Melange - 2024, the Department of English and Cultural Studies in collaboration with SPIC MACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) will present a veena concert by Dr. Suma Sudhindra today. She will be accompanied by Matoor Srinidhi on violin, S.N. Narayana Murthy on ghatam and Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma on mridangam. The programme will be held at the basketball court, near Nandini, on Christ (Deemed to be University) premises at 5.30 p.m.  

Tulu cinema, Yakshagana and theatre artistes of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod (Kerala) districts have organised a procession from Don Bosco Hall to the office of Deputy Commissioner in Mangaluru protesting against unnecessary allegations accusing artistes of insulting ‘daivaradhane’.

Skill development workshop on translation in Indian languages will be held at Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, today.