Top news developments in Karnataka on May 12, 2024
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka on May 12, 2024
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are participating in a meeting to decide on the Congress candidates for the forthcoming biennial elections to the Legislative Council.
2. COMED-K exams are being held today.
3. Heavy rains are expected for the second day today in north Karnataka.
4. Alliance University and Anglo Indian Unity Centre are jointly organising International Nurses’ Day celebration and rally at Vidhana Soudha. Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council, Basavaraj S. Horatti to preside over. Dr. G. Parameshwara, Minister for Home, will be the chief guest. The event will be held at Vidhana Soudha, 8.15 a.m.
5. Basava Vedike, Bengaluru, is celebrating Basava Jayanthi today. During the event, it will give away Basavasri and Vachana Sahityasri awards. Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will inaugurate the event and honour former Minister Dr. R. Leeladevi R. Prasad with Basavasri award. Former ISRO Chairman, Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar will release Basavajyothi Magazine and present Vachana Sahitya Sri award to Hindustani vocalist Ambaiah Nuli. The programme will be held at Gandhi Bhavan on Kumarakrupa Road, at 5.30 p.m.
6. Old Students Union of Bengaluru Idigara Vidyarthi Nilaya will distribute scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024 today. Dr. M. K. Nayak, Retired Vice Chancellor of Keladi Shivappa University of Agricultural Sciences, Shivamogga inaugurates. The programme will be held at Karnataka Pradesh Arya Idigara Sangha, Idiga Bhavan, 185, Rajiv Gandhi Circle, Seshadripuram, at 10.30 a.m.
7. Malancha Institute of Performing Arts will present Rabindrasangeet on May 12 to commemorate the 163rd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The programme will be held at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, Malleswaram, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Government removes roadside encroachments in Puducherry's Bharathi Street to improve traffic, traders protest, removal put on hold temporarily.
Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh distributed the Swaraj Media Awards at Guruvayur on Wednesday. S.R. Praveen, Principal Correspondent, The Hindu, received the Swaraj Media Award (Print Media) for his report “Foot soldiers of Kerala’s silent revolution against waste.”
AIMIM urges Maharashtra government to allow Muslim employees and students to leave an hour early during Ramzan.
Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) plans a massive strike on March 7 over suspended workers, amid ongoing negotiations with management.
Health Minister inaugurates development projects worth ₹1.60 crore in Virugambakkam, Chennai funded by MP and MLA.
Uttar Pradesh jails to bring holy water from Maha Kumbh to all prisons for inmates to participate.
NGT criticizes UPPCB for lack of data on faecal coliform levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers during Maha Kumbh.
Voorhees College wins All India Football Tournament at VIT's Riviera-2025, with principal congratulating team.
Retteri lake restoration project near completion, increasing storage capacity for fresh water supply in Chennai by next monsoon.
Delhi High Court advocates understanding over punishment in cases of adolescent love, prioritizing safety and well-being of young individuals.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasizes accountability and strengthening party organization in a meeting with AICC office-bearers.
Karnataka High Court upholds ₹1.28 crore compensation ruling for victims of electricity accidents, including minors, during 2017-18.
Residential building in Thippasandra tilts in East Bengaluru, occupants narrowly escape; authorities take swift action to prevent further damage.