Top news developments in Karnataka on January 8, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on January 8, 2024
1. Three fans, all aged below 25, of Kannada actor Yash lost their lives while trying to erect a cut-out for his birthday in Surangi village in Lakshmeshwar taluk in Gadag district. The trio is believed to have succumbed to an electric shock while three others sustained injuries.
2. A delegation of Veerashaiva-Lingayat seers is to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this evening. This gains significance in the light of their concerns about the caste survey report, which is expected to be submitted soon. The community leaders say the survey is unscientific and needs to be redone.
3. Lok Sabha election planning meeting of the BJP at Hotel Ramada. State unit president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, Central Parliamentary Board Member and former CM B.S. Yediyurappa, national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh, Leader of Opposition R. Ashok will participate.
4. Karnataka Postal Circle is organising the valedictory of 13th State-level philately exhibition KARNAPEX 2024. Governor Thawarchand Ghelot to be the chief guest. Preeti Agarwal, Director, (Philately), Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, will be the guest of honour. The programme will be held at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Kasturba Road from 4 p.m.
5. Alternative Law Forum will present writer, activist and poet Hulikunte Murthy in conversation with writer and translator Samvartha Sahil. They will discuss Sahil’s latest translations. The programme will be held at Varna Art Gallery, Kannada Bhavan, Ravindra Kalakshetra complex, on J.C. Road, at 6 p.m.
6. High Court of Karnataka will pay tribute to Justice N.K. Patil, former judge of Karnataka High Court, at Hall No. 1, Principal Bench of High Court of Karnataka at 4 p.m.
1. Chief General Manager of NABARD, Karnataka, T. Ramesh to inaugurate initiative of Raitha Mithra, a farmers’ produce company, to directly sell farm produce to consumers through vans at APMC premises in Mysuru.
East Bengal FC dominates Nita FA 5-0, securing the top position in the Indian Women's League standings.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin receives a warm welcome in Tiruchi during his “Samathuva Nadaipayanam” event, causing traffic disruptions.
Cyberabad police register 53 cases against illegal Chinese manja sellers in 2025, warning of serious risks to riders and wildlife.
A motorist was killed when a lorry overturned while fleeing police in Tirupattur; two arrests made in connection.
The Irrigation Consultative Committee of the Bhadra Command Area Development Authority (CADA), which met on Friday, resolved to release Bhadra waters for summer cultivation through the left bank canal from Saturday, January 3, and through the right bank canal from January 8.
A portion of the Panjapur integrated market in Tiruchi is set to open by January, featuring around 100 shops.
Krishnagiri District convenes Mental Health Monitoring Committee to assess treatment facilities and discuss rehabilitation strategies for the mentally ill.
TTD utilizes AI-driven technology to streamline crowd management, significantly reducing wait times for devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadasi festivities.
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) launched a drive to collect property tax by physically inspecting properties on Friday.
Southern Railway to soon issue a tender for the Athipattu to Gummidipoondi track doubling project, enhancing rail capacity and speed.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Friday stood at 131.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with inflow of 429 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.
Nellore MP announces 19 new drinking water plants before Sankranti, enhancing access to clean water in the district.
Join thousands of devotees at Chidambaram's Natarajar temple car festival, celebrating Arudra Darshan with vibrant processions and rituals.