Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: Shooting for the Sun ISRO to launch India’s first solar mission, and more
Amidst all the excitement surrounding Chandrayaan-3, Bengaluru-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for another launch — a mission to study the Sun. Aditya-L1 would be the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun.
According to the ISRO, the spacecraft was assembled and integrated at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru and delivered to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota reportedly on August 14, 2023. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system — a special vantage point from which four of the total seven payloads would directly view the Sun.
The Halasuru gate police have served a notice to BBMP Chief Engineer (Road Infrastructure) B.S. Prahlad on August 14 asking him to cooperate with the investigation into the fire accident that occurred at the civic body’s Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) on August 11.
On the other hand, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has also ordered an Internal Technical Enquiry (ITE) and appointed Mr. Prahlad as the probing officer. According to the sources in the BBMP, the notice to Mr. Prahlad means he may be requested to grant accesses to files and police may seek information with regard to the case. However, the notice did not ask him to appear for questioning.
A day after Madhusudhan K.N., assistant director of Social Welfare Department, filed a complaint against Kannada actor Upendra under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for his allegedly casteist comment against the Dalit community during a social media live chat, a second FIR was filed on August 13.
Byrappa Harish Kumar, State president of Karnataka Ranadhira Pad, filed a complaint with Halasuru Gate police amidst high drama on Sunday. While the police maintained that an FIR has already been filed, Mr. Kumar was adamant and insisted that he needed to file a case against the actor.
A 70-year-old resident of Mary Hill in Mangaluru and a 30-year-old businessman from Laila village in Belthangady taluk are the latest victims of cyber fraud. The elderly resident lost ₹4.06 lakh while the businessman lost ₹57,801. RustDesk is a screen sharing app, which enables you to share your phone screen with other people.
Government increases commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output stabilizes, supporting key sectors and migrant workers.
Thirumavalavan defends VCK's electoral strategy, emphasizing long-term goals as applications for Assembly election candidacy open March 21-24.
Officials review counting arrangements in Gobichettipalayam, ensuring facilities and infrastructure are ready for the election process.
DG Prisons inspects Siddipet jail ahead of inauguration
Reformative initiatives at Hubballi's sub-jail show positive outcomes, reducing habitual offender recidivism through various programs and activities.
Twenty-five police officers recognized for their swift actions in the arrest of a suspect in a teenage girl's murder case.
Indore's biogas plant converts urban wet waste into fuel for 400 buses, promoting sustainability and reducing fossil fuel dependence.
Thousand Lights faces parking chaos and traffic congestion despite its political significance and ongoing development efforts.
Bengaluru's BWSSB launches OTS scheme, waiving interest on water bill arrears to assist residents in clearing dues.
A lorry carrying firecrackers caught fire after hitting a high-tension wire in Hyderabad, but drivers escaped unharmed.
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Senior Yakshagana artist Surikumeri K. Govinda Bhat, aged 88, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of performance and teaching.
Meet Nivrritii Mahesh, a Bharatanatyam dancer who dances with Cochlear implants