- A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) begins its visit of 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for four days from Thursday to assess the drought situation. Karnataka government has declared drought in 195 taluks out of 236 taluks in the State owing to deficit rainfall during the Southwest monsoon
- Karnataka cabinet meets today. It is likely to discuss drought situation and the demand for release on caste census, among other things.
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore is holding its 58th Foundation Day on Thursday. N. Chaluvarayaswamy, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of UAS-B, will inaugurate.
- Namma Yatri and EnAble India are launching today an inclusive auto service and a disability friendly website.
From South Karnataka
- Mandya district in charge and Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy to launch a programme to extend cardiological services at the door steps of villagers under Hrudaya Vaishalya scheme in the district today.
- Logo for Srirangapatana Dasara will be launched today.
- The 31st graduation day of Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy will be held at Mysuru.