1. Following allotment of alternative Bangalore Development Authority sites to political VIPs, including Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, in violation of Supreme Court orders, BDA Commissioner Rajesh Gowda is likely to lose his post. The Supreme Court came down heavily on the violation in a hearing and issued oral instructions to shift him. Government’s action is expected today.
2. Kannada Sahitya Parishat is inaugurating the renovated Sri Krishnaraja Parishat Mandira in Chamarajpet. It will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Renowned writers including Dr. Chandrashekara Kambar, Kamala Hampana, and Doddarange Gowda are special guests. The event will be held at the Parishat's premises on Pampa Mahakavi Road, from 5 p.m.
3. The Institution of Engineers (India), Karnataka State Centre, is organising a talk on ‘Being Entrepreneurial and the Role of Organisations’ by Uma Reddy, Managing Director, Hitech Magnetics and Electronics Pvt Ltd and Director and Chairperson of international Affairs Committee - FKCCI. The programme will be held at the IE (I) premises on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, from 6 p.m. onwards.