Top news developments in Karnataka on March 19, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru today
1. The Directorate of Urban Land Transport is organising the inaugural programme of Pedal Shaale, a free bicycle training programme at Band Stand Circle, Cubbon Park, 9 a.m.
2. A convention on the Idea of India organised by Civil Society members will be held today. The speakers at the convention include Debaprasad Roy, former MP, Manishankar Iyer, former Union Minister, MLC Mohan Kumar Kondajji, former MP Prof. Rajeev Gowda. It will be held at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Park East, from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
3. Kannada Christa Dharma Gurugala Balga, Akhila Karnataka Catholic Christara Kannada Sangha will pay tributes to Father I Chinnappa. The programme will be inaugurated by research scholar Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah, at Samsa Bayalu Ranga Mandira, Ravindra Kalakshetra complex, J.C. Road, from 5 p.m. onwards.
1. Union Minister Piyush Goel to address party workers in Hubballi, visit incubation centre of Deshpande Foundation and other programmes starting from 10.45 a.m.
2. Union Minister and BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje to address women voters’ rally in Kudchi in Belagavi at 4 p.m.
3. Karnataka Shoshita Samudayagala Maha Okkuta leaders K.M. Ramchandrappa and Mavalli Shankar will address press about a state level conference at 10.30 a.m.
4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 132nd Jayantothsava Samiti honorary president Vittal Doddamani will address press about celebration of Ambedkar Jayanti at 11.20 a.m.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
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.
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