Top news developments in Karnataka on January 10, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hubballi on January 12 to inaugurate national youth festival, in which over 7,500 youths from across India will participate. On January 19, the PM will inaugurate Narayanapura Left Bank Canal.
2. Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah is in the limelight for two reasons. Yesterday, he announced that he would want to contest from Kolar if high commands permits, and reasons behind this choice are being debated. Also, the release of a book on the former Chief Minister titled ‘Siddu Nija Kanasugalu’, with allegedly derogatory portrayal of him, was stayed by the court yesterday. Today, Mysuru city police have imposed prohibitory orders for 200 metres around Rangayana ahead of the plans to gherao the theatre repertory to condemn the efforts to show Mr. Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar in poor light through theatre.
3. Maj. General Ravi Murugan, AVSM, General Officer Commanding, Karnataka and Kerala Sub Area, will today give details on the Army Day to be held in Bengaluru.
4. Bangalore University History Museum, in association with Karnataka State Archives Department, is organizing a two-day exhibition of historical documents and photographs from today at the History Museum building of Jnana Bharathi campus, from 10 a.m. onwards.
5. Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs, in association of Department of Kannada and Culture, will be presenting a talk on life and achievements of Prof. L.S. Sheshagiri Rao by Prof. P.V. Narayana in the institute’s premises on Basavanagudi Road in Narasimharaja Colony from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
6. Surabharathi Sanskrit and Cultural Foundation will present a Carnatic vocal concert by Prince Rama Varma 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.
7. Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust will present music concerts between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. by various musicians, including Manasi Prasad (6.20 p.m.), Saralaya sisters (7.20 p.m.), Suma Sudheendra (7.40 p.m.), Pravin Godkhindi (8.40 p.m.) at Sri Sringeri Shankara Mutt, Shankara Mutt Road, Shankarapuram, Chamarajpet.
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.