Top news developments in Karnataka on January 1, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The Environment Support Group is organising a programme titled ‘Celebrating K.P. Sasi - a chronicler of our troubled times’ to pay tribute to Sasi. The venue is Bangalore International Centre, Domlur at 11.30 a.m.
2. Sangeeha Sambhrama, an Institution of Music and Dance is organising the 13th National Music and Dance festival titled Nirantharam. It will be held at Seva Sadan, 14th Cross, Malleswaram, from 9.30 a.m. onwards.
3. Surabharathi Sanskrit and Cultural Foundation will present a Carnatic vocal concert by Dr. Sumithra Vasudev and party. The programme will be held 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. Union minister Pralhad Joshi to address press conference about national youth festival in Hubballi at 1 pm
2. Koli community leaders Shivasharnappa Kobal and Ravindra Verma will address press about Scheduled Tribes reservation at 11 am
3. Bheema Putri Brigade Women Unit President will address about the brigade’s activities and conference at 11.30 am
1. A temple in Mysuru is distributing 2 lakh laddoos to devotees to mark the New Year
Salman Khan completes shooting for ‘Sikandar’
Marking World Sleep Day, which fell on March 14, 2025, and to highlight the importance of sleep health, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram, organised a ‘sleep chain’ on Friday, at the Vanagaram junction.
BRS members boycott Telangana CM's speech, protesting against his remarks against KCR. The BRS members appealed to the Speaker to revoke the party MLA G Jagadish Reddy’s suspension.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy challenges KCR for debate on Krishna water dispute, accuses previous government of neglecting State's interests.
He will be accompanied by Nishanth Chandran on the violin, K.U. Jayachandra Rao on the mridangam, and Ranganatha Chakravarthy on the ghatam.
CPI(M) member criticizes financial package for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, demands allocation of captive mines and merger with SAIL.
Information on financial aid for students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the State Agriculture Budget for 2025-26, with a total allocation of ₹45,661 crore, has a slew of announcements that would enhance the lives of farmers.
Man booked for pronouncing talaq over phone, assaulting wife, demanding dowry in Kerala; faces legal action.
Participation in the event will be restricted to selected persons. Registration is free, but mandatory. The online link for registration is available on CSIR-CFTRI website.
Rescue teams in Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel divide last 200 meters into three stretches for efficient debris clearing.
The thief was arrested. He is a habitual offender from Bhadravati. He had sold the stolen jewellery at a store in Jayanagar. The jewellery has been recovered.
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