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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
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“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
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The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
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The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”