Top news developments in Karnataka on December 30, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Union Home Minister and BJP’s key strategist Amit Shah to inaugurate a mega dairy at Gejjalgere, near Maddur. He will later address a public rally in Mandya. Department of Cooperation is organising a cooperation convention today at Palace ground in Bengaluru at 5 p.m.. This is part of his two-day visit to Karnataka, which is marked by not only official programmes but also poll-related meetings, with elections in Karnataka set for 2023.
2. Bengaluru is getting set for New Year celebrations with a note of caution, as some restrictions have been put in place in view of COVID precautions.
3. Bangalore City Institute is organising a photo exhibition on old Bengaluru at BCI photo gallery. S. Thippeswamy, renowned wildlife photographer and cinematographer, will inaugurate. K.N. Shanth Kumar, Director, Printers (Mysore) Ltd and BCI member, will preside over the programme. The exhibition begins on the BCI premises, 8, Pampa Mahakavi Road, opposite Makkala Koota, Chikkanna Garden, Shankarapura at 6 p.m.
4. Surabharathi Sanskrit and Cultural Foundation will present a Carnatic vocal concert by Vasudha Ravi and party on the foundation’s premises on 9th C Main, Service Road, next to BWSSB water tank, 1st Block, HRBR Layout from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
1. Former minister and AICC in-charge for Maharashtra H.K. Patil to speak on Mahadayi water issue in Hubballi. This comes a day after Central Water Tribunal gave its clearance for DPR, pending other clearances.
2. Divisional level youth mock parliamentary competition in Kalaburagi today.
3. Agniveer induction at IAF school in Sambra in Belagavi today.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.