Top news developments in Karnataka on August 3, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The stage is set for the 75th birthday event of former Chief Minsiter Siddaramaiah at Davanagere in which Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will participate, besides a host of State and national leaders of the party. Mr. Gandhi, who arrived in Hubballi last night, held a meeting with party leaders to underline the need for unity ahead of elections.
2. Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Bengaluru late tonight to participate in a CII event tomorrow. He is also expected to focus on the rebellion by BJP Yuva Morcha workers after the communal incidents and murders in Mangaluru.
3. Rains continue to batter parts of Karnataka and is expected to continue till August 6. Eight people have so far been killed in rain-related incidents in Coastal Karnataka and North Karnataka districts. Bengaluru also experienced heavy rains, with roads and low-lying areas inundated.
4. Valedictory programme of “Digital transformation: A big leap for women entrepreneurs and training 10K women” with Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries, Murugesh Nirani, as the chief guest at Hotel Lalit Ashok from 1 p.m. onwards.
5. Mysore Horticulture Society will give details about the Independence Day flower show today.
6. Viswakalayana Mission Charitable Trust, Rashtriya Basava Dal and Lingayata Dharma Mahasabha are jointly organising Basava Banchami programme today. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will inaugurate the event at Ravindra Kalakshetra on J.C. Road from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
7. Medico Pastoral Association, Centre for Mental Health Care is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Wednesday. The programme is between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Association’s premises, at No. 47, Pottery Road, Frazer Town.
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.