1. While several parts of Karnataka continue to face rain deficiency, including Cauvery basin and north Karnataka, coastal and Malnad regions are seeing heavy rains. India Meteorological Department has sounded orange alert for coastal districts. Schools and pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts continue to remain closed for the second consecutive day.
2. The third day of budget session continues today and the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is also Finance Minister, is set to present the budget tomorrow. While the first day of the session after Governor’s address was washed out with BJP stalling proceedings with protests, both Houses transacted some business on July 5 despite disruptions. Among other things, government has rolled back amendments brought to APMC Act during BJP regime.
3. Institute of Public Health, in collaboration with the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, is organizing a national consultation on tobacco control policies in India, a two-day programme, from today. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, will inaugurate the event, which will be held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on Residency Road in Ashok Nagar, from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
