Top news developments in Karnataka today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Karnataka on March 26, 2022
Here are the key news developments in Karnataka to watch out for today:
1. With SSLC (Class 10) exams starting on Monday, the Department of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a circular stating that uniform is mandatory for students writing them. This gains significance in the light of the recent hijab row in Karnataka and the High Court ruling related to it.
2. The leaders of Panchamasali Lingayat sub-sect, which is demanding reservation under 2A category of OBC reservation, is holding a press meet today to reiterate its demand.
3. Forum for Democracy and Communal Amity, Karnataka Chapter, is organising a round table conference on the “Role of civil society in promoting constitutional values” today. Keynote address is by Prof. Ravivarma Kumar, former Advocate General and Senior Counsel, Karnataka High Court, Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das, former Judge of Karnataka High Court.
4. Divisional level conference of the Federation of Unorganized Workers Association and CITU today will deliberate on the condition of workers in the unorganized sector in the present times. The conference will also discuss challenges confronting protection of child rights - of children whose parents are in the unorganized sector.
5. Animal Husbandry Minister to offer Bhumi Puja for the construction of a Goshala in Bidar. The project is a part of the government’s plan to open a Goshala in every district.
6. Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyasa Kamath will lay foundation stones for building two over head drinking water storage tanks in the city. They will supply water to five wards and both will have the capacity to store 60 lakh litres of water. It will cost Rs 8.50 crores to build them.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.
NCCP(I) and ICS urge Union Government to reinstate respiratory medicine in MBBS curriculum for public health impact.
Singer Sunitha Upadrasta's debut performance in Visakhapatnam on December 6 at MGM Park, sharing insights into her illustrious music career.
10th edition of India Photo Festival begins in Hyderabad