Top news developments in Karnataka on March 7, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on March 7, 2024
1. Days after three persons were arrested for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans inside Vidhana Soudha following the victory of Congress candidate Syed Naseer Hussain in the Rajya Sabha elections last week, a group of retired civil service officers have written to Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, urging him not to administer the oath of office to him until the investigation in the case is completed. The opposition BJP too has made a similar demand.
2. A new study by consortium of 11 institutes, led by scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), has found that the Covishield vaccine demonstrated more robust immune responses compared to Covaxin.
3. The 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival concludes today with a set of film screenings and an event in which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present awards. The final ceremony will be held at Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha at 6 p.m., while screenings will continue at Orion Mall. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy, and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.
4. National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, is organising a day-long conference titled “D.D. Kosambi: Revolutionary Scientist for our times” on the life and work of D.D. Kosambi (July 31, 1907 to June 29, 1966). The programme will be held at Ectoderm, The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore Life Sciences Cluster campus, GKVK, from 9 a.m.
5. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, will present a vocal concert by Lavanya Krishnamurthy on the eve of International Women’s Day. She will be accompanied by Shruthi C.V. on violin, Ranjani Venkatesh on mridangam, Sukanya Ramgopal on ghatam and Bhagyalakshmi on morsing. The concert will be held in ESV Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan premises on Race Course Road at 6 p.m.
1. Ministry of Tourism does live screening of the foundation stone laying ceremony at Mysuru zoo by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Chamundi Hill Development under PRASAD scheme. Foundation for heritage tonga ride heritage experience zone under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. Mysuru Ecological Experience Zone under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 are also on the agenda.
2. Writer Jayanth Kaikini will attend National Theatre Festival Bahurupi in Mysuru.
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