Top news developments in Karnataka on March 31, 2024
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on March 31, 2024
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is participating in Congress election campaign meetings in Kolar.
2. BJP is holding a workshop for its election and legal committees in Bengaluru
3. The Mythic Society will be presenting the R.H. Deshpande Memorial Endowment lecture today on “The Scientific Basis behind Indian Temples Architecture” and story behind “Ayodhya Rama Lalla” by renowned sculptor Ganesh L. Bhat. The programme will be held in Centenary Auditorium Mythic Society premises on Nrupathunga Road, at 11 a.m.
4. Abhiruchi Prakashana, Mysuru, will launch a book titled Hindu Rashtradedege Himseya Hejjegalu written by Latamaala. The programme will be held at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumarakrupa Road, at 10 a.m.
5. Sri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha is celebrating Foundation Day today and presenting special awards. The programme will be held at Havyaka Bhavan in Malleswaram at 4 p.m.
6. Karnataka Sugama Sangeetha Parishath will present Mareyalagada Mahaniyara Nenapugalu — a tribute through songs to D.V. Gundappa, Santa Shishunala Sharif and Pu. Ti. Narasimhachar on March 31. Y.K. Muddukrishna, Dr. Kikkeri Krishnamurthy, Nagara Srinivasa Udupa and Seema Raikar will render songs of Shishunala Sharif. B.V. Praveen, B.V. Pradeep, Sunita Murali and Sriraksha Arvind will render songs of Pu. Ti. Narasimhachar. The programme will be held in Bugle Rock Park, Basavanagudi, at 5.30 p.m.
1. Upa Lokayukta K.N. Phaneendra will inaugurate a legal awareness programme on the role of Lokayukta and Legal Services Authority in good governance in Kalaburagi.
BJP internal feud escalates as rebels accuse party leadership of collusion with Congress, prompting warnings from loyalists.
The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.
Advocates in North Andhra unite for agitations to establish a High Court Bench in Visakhapatnam.
Telangana government leads rescue efforts for trapped workers in collapsed tunnel, with support from various agencies and experts.
Congress leaders in Karnataka continue public discourse on Chief Minister change despite central leadership intervention, urging unity and discipline.
Suvendu Adhikari demands NRC implementation in West Bengal amid concerns over 'false voters' raised by Mamata Banerjee.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has booked 112 cases against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water collecting fines up to ₹5.6 lakh in the last week.
East Coast Railway extends Bhubaneswar-Yasvantpur weekly special train services with nine additional trips for passenger convenience.
Over 1,400 pilgrims from coastal Karnataka complete Maha Kumbh Mela yatra via special train with some shortcomings.
Divine Touch School walkathon promotes fitness and gratitude with Police Commissioner as chief guest at Ramakrishna Beach.
MSRTC bus service between Maharashtra and Karnataka suspended indefinitely due to safety concerns after driver assault in Karnataka.
District police conduct extensive cordon and search operations to maintain law and order during Maha Sivaratri celebrations in Sri Sathya Sai district.
The rise in gold prices in recent months has severely hit the families who have marriages scheduled in the next few days in Tiruchi