Top news developments from Karnataka on August 8, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Rains continue to lash Coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, while the skies remain overcast in Bengaluru. One rain-related death was reported this morning at Channarayapatna in Hassan district.
2. Political activity in all parties has picked up in light of the impending Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike elections, even though there is a strong likelihood of parties approaching court against delimitation and reservation exercises.
3. BJP continues its Har Ghar Tiranga programme. This morning BJP leaders, including party president Nalin Kumar Kateel, met Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep and presented him with a flag.
4. Karnataka State Backward Castes Federation is organising the golden jubilee celebration of the L.G. Havanur Commission. It will be inaugurated by leader of the Opposition in Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah. Dr K Veeramani, President of Dravidar Kazhagam, will be the chief guest at the event at Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan on Millers Road in Vasanth Nagar from 4 p.m. onwards.
5. The last day of the Silk Mark Expo 2022 organised by the Silk Mark Organization of India will be held at Rangoli Art Metro Centre on M.G. Road from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1. Programme by District Congress Committee to mark 75 years of Independence at Tagadur in Mysuru rural which produced freedom fighters like Tagadur Ramachandra Rao who promoted Khadi in the region.
2. Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University to spell out details of the forthcoming Adivasi Kala Mahotsava to be held in the city.