Top news developments in Karnataka on September 14, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Karnataka’s Legislature session continues, with discussion on encroachments and flooding in Bengaluru in focus. Opposition has been attacking the ruling BJP for allowing encroachments and not clearing storm water drains, while ruling BJP is insisting that it is a legacy issue and Congress during its time also failed to act. Meanwhile, encroachment clearance drive continues in rain-hit areas of Bengaluru.
2. Today is Hindi Divas and many Kannada organisations are opposing any move by the State government to celebrate it officially. JDS leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has written to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai opposing spending tax payers’ money to celebrate the event. Kannada Rakshana Vedike and Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha have planned protests today.
3. Meeting of civil society activists will today discuss the current political situation in the country. Swaraj India founder-member and renowned psephologist Yogendra Yadav will address the group followed by a question and answer session. The event is at Darus Salam Building, Queens road, from 12 noon to 4.30 p.m.
4. The India Advantage Summit will focus on sustainable development and global expertise in smart city space, banks and financial institutions. Keynote speakers at the event are Nandan Nilekani, chairman and co-founder of Infosys, and founding chairman, UIDAI, and B.V. Naidu, chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission. The event is at Taj West End on Race Course Road from 11 a.m. onwards.
5. I.S. Prasad, President, FKCCI, will give details about recent initiatives taken by the Government of Karnataka for the development of industrial sector and also major flagship events of FKCCI.
1. UNESCO team to visit historic town of Halebidu in Hassan today. The town is a probable for world heritage site tag.
2. Dasara elephant Lakshmi gave birth to a male calf on the Mysuru palace premises last night. Elephants are participating in rehearsal here.
Residents in Bangalore are rushing to apply for Cauvery water connections as groundwater levels continue to decline.
British Deputy High Commission celebrates King Charles III's birthday with guests from various sectors, emphasizing U.K.-India relations.
Government promotes public-private partnerships for tourism development in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on eco, adventure, religious and cultural tourism.
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Telangana High Court directs police not to arrest former officer in criminal case until February 12.
JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit highlights women empowerment and academic achievements at 8th convocation ceremony.
Delhi court defers defamation case hearing filed by Sandeep Dikshit against Atishi and Sanjay Singh to February 19.
Calicut University inter-zone arts festival at Majlis College, Puramannur, with 5,000 students from 5 districts participating.
AAP accuses BJP of trying to poach candidates with ₹15 crore offers, BJP denies allegations, calling them baseless.
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TATA Power inaugurates India's largest solar manufacturing unit, creating jobs and boosting solar power efficiency in Tamil Nadu.
Cabinet approves dynamic queue system, compensation for farmers, knowledge society policy and solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav join DMK protest against UGC draft regulations in New Delhi, amplifying student voices.