Top news developments in Karnataka on March 2, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 2, 2024
1. Bengaluru police continue investigation into the IED blast that occurred in The Rameswaram Cafe at Brookfield in east Bengaluru on March 1 afternoon that has left ten persons injured. It is suspected that a man who came to the restaurant as a customer planted a bag with IED that set off the blast. The police have collected footage and investigating, even as the Opposition BJP has demanded a NIA probe. Chief Minister is holding a meeting with the top police officials in the afternoon.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will on Saturday hand over title deeds to over 36,000 beneficiaries under Pradhan Matri Awas Yojana housing scheme for the urban poor at an event in Bengaluru.
3. Karnataka Administrave Reforms Commission, led by former bureaucrat Vijay Bhaskar, will submit its seventh report today.
4. Alternative Law Forum is organising a talk on “Democracy, money and power: Unconstitutionality of the electoral bonds” by Senior Advocate Harish Narasappa. The programme will be held on the Forum premises, near Shivajinagar Bus stand between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
5. On Red Books Day, there is an interaction on “Lenin’s understanding of Imperialism and Imperialism today.” Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Research, Prakash K., CPI(M) Karnataka, U. Basavaraj, CPI(M) Karnataka, will participate. The programme will also feature book reading, singing and presentation of video. There will be a live stream of the event. Meeting ID: 85826666133 Passcode: 168058, from 6 p.m.
6. Swapna Book House is releasing a book titled “Vishwasamskrutiya Mahayaana” written by former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily today. Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji of Sri Adichunchungiri Mahasamsthana Mutt will release the book, in the presence of Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswami. There will be a talk on books by Prof. Purushothama Bilimale. The programme will be held in S.J.C. Institute of Technology Auditorium in Chikkaballapur between 3 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
7. Sidewing, Bengaluru will present a Kannada drama “Illa andre ide” written and directed by Shylesh Kumar M.M. at Kalagrama in Mallathahalli at 7.30 p.m.
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.