Top news developments in Karnataka on December 4, 2022
The Hindu
1. Today is second and final day of the ongoing Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF), which will have
1. Today is second and final day of the ongoing Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF), which will have parallel sessions all day. Check out the sessions at Lalit Ashok here. The festival was inaugurated yesterday.
2. Bengaluru Collective is organising a public discussion on “Phony debate on Freebies - a coordinated attack on democracy and Welfare” with Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac, former Finance Minister, Government of Kerala. The event will be held at Insurance Corporation Employees Union, Souharda, No. 1, Ist Cross, CSI Compound, Mission Road, Subbaiah Circle, from 11 a.m. onwards.
3. Combing operation continues to catch the elusive leopards on the outskirts of Bengaluru and Mysuru that have created a scare among people living in these parts by straying into human habitation.
4. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is on a tour of his home district Haveri to participate various programmes.
5. Blossom Book House and Penguin are jointly organising a programme to celebrate P. Sainath’s latest book “The Last Heroes - Foot Soldiers of Indian freedom.” The programme will be held at Blossom Book House, #2, above Matteo Coffee, Church Street, at 3 p.m.
6. The Mythic Society is organising two lectures today. First one is on ‘’Taking a close look at the Tulu-Tigalari script” by Vaishnavi Murthy, independent designer and researcher, at 11 a.m.; lecture on “Celestial interpretation of Asva Sukta in the Rigveda” by Sudarshan H.S., Research Associate, Center for Ancient History and Culture, Jain University, 12 p.m. The programme will be held at Centenary Hall, 2nd Floor, The Mythic Society premises on Nrupathunga Road.
7. Grama Bharata is organising a seminar on Shantaveri Gopala Gowda. Writer Prof. Kalegowda Nagavara will inaugurate the event that will also be attended by Banjagere Jayaprakash, at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, 10.30 a.m.
Chennai Metrowater raises tanker tariffs and removes trip caps to address rising production costs and enhance bulk water supply.
Tamil Nadu commits to enhanced collaboration with the National Green Tribunal for effective environmental governance and protection initiatives.
On Ambedkar's death anniversary, CM Rekha Gupta highlights his enduring ideals of social harmony, equality, and justice.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.
MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, with 104 matches across North America.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to five years for money laundering, causing ₹1.20 crore loss to the government.
The Dr. Mrs. YGP Centenary Annual Festival of Music and Dance launched at PSBB, celebrating classical arts and education.
CMC hosts a torch rally with 125 volunteers in Vellore to celebrate 125 years of dedicated service.
Government Women's Polytechnic in Nellore faces urgent repairs, yet funds remain unrequested due to budget constraints, risking student safety.
Author Salma and ‘Ervadi’ S. Radhakrishnan honored with Kaviko award at a ceremony in Vellore, receiving recognition and cash prize.
Mangaluru police arrest four individuals and seize half a kg of MDMA worth ₹50 lakh intended for local youth.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.