1. The first annual examination for II pre-university students began this morning. A total of 6,98,624 students from 5,912 PU colleges have enrolled, including 3,30,644 boys and 3,67,980 girls. Today, Kannada and Arabic exams are being held from 10.15 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in 1,124 examination centres.
2. While the budget session of Karnataka legislature ended yesterday, the BJP is expected to press on with the allegation that supporters of Rajya Sabha member Naseer Hussain shouted “pro-Pakistan” slogans after he was declared victorious in the election on Tuesday, in the corridors of the Vidhana Soudha. They petitioned the Governor yesterday demanding dismissal of the government for alleged failure to maintain law and order. Police have questioned seven persons so far in connection with the case and have promised action if anyone is found guilty of raising pro-Pakistan slogans.
3. Screenings of movies at Bengaluru International Film Festival begin at Orion Mall in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.
