1. Opposition BJP is holding protest, led by former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, against “anti-people policies” of State government at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.
2. Assessment of drought situation in various taluks of Karnataka continues. Cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to take a final call on drought-hit taluks in the next meeting. Meanwhile, farmers continue to protest against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, as per Supreme Court directions, despite the prevailing dry spell in Karnataka. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and local BJP leaders to visit KRS dam today from where Cauvery water is being released to Tamil Nadu.
3. Nimhans set to launch a suicide loss survivors’ forum. It is an interactive platform for sharing and caring for the plight of families of those who have lost their dear ones to suicide.
