Top news developments in Karnataka on September 22, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on September 22, 2023
1. The discussion between Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders over an understanding ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections is expected to make headway today at a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda. The regional party is negotiating for four seats.
2. Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene in the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the State is now looking at the next window of opportunity to present its distress situation and inability to comply with directive to release 5,000 cusecs of water. Protests by farmers are intensifying in Mandya and other Cauvery basin districts. Among other things, farmers have threatened to block drinking water to Bengaluru. Cabinet meeting will discuss this issue.
3. Mysuru in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa has hinted at scaling down the famous Dasara celebrations in Mysuru this year, given the drought situation.
4. Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry is organizing Dakshin Bharat Utsav - Investors Summit in Tourism Sector for Small and Medium Enterprises. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be the chief guest. Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism, Kapil Mohan, and Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, Director, Department of Tourism, will be the guests of honour. The event will be held in Sir M.V. Auditorium, FKCCI premises, K.G. Road, at 4.30 p.m.
5. As part of the Ganesha Utsava organised by Sri Vidyaranya Yuvaka Sangha, there will be Bhakthi Sangeeth by Kaushiki Chakraborthy and troupe today. The programme will be held at Sringeri Shankara mutt in Shankarapuram from 7 p.m.
1. Minister for Urban Development Suresh to review infrastructure and project implementation with local officials in Mysuru.
2. Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao to inaugurate conference to mark International Pharmacy Day at JSS College of Pharmacy in Mysuru.
Telangana Legislature's winter session on December 9, 2024 to focus on new legislation, rectifying past Acts, and addressing social indicators and financial issues.
Central government officials raise concerns over vague replies on vacancies and recruitments in Central ministries, highlighting data discrepancies.
Supreme Court directs five states to provide facts on illegal sand mining activities, emphasizing the need for control.
Vazhndhu Kattuvom scheme in Tiruchi district empowers women entrepreneurs through vocational training and e-commerce platforms for business growth.
Chennai airport passengers face challenges with defective trolley wheels, but improvements are underway by AAI officials.
J&K leaders oppose new railway lines cutting through agriculture and horticulture land in south Kashmir, citing ecological and livelihood concerns.
Preliminary study at IIT Madras' Vana Vani School raises concerns over unauthorized clinical trials on students.
Shortage of clinical psychologists in India due to discontinuation of MPhil program raises concerns about education and accreditation standards.
Producers of Tamil movie Amaran apologize for displaying student's number, leading to legal action and removal of scene.
Telangana Chief Minister initiates recruitment of transgender Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad Police for inclusivity and representation.
Forest Minister K. Ponmudy launches 60 mobile medical units for Cyclone Fengal relief in Villupuram district.