Top news developments in Karnataka on July 16, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the keys news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Following criticism from several quarters, the Karnataka government has withdrawn the order banning public from taking pictures, videos in its offices. The new order came around midnight by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is touring North Karnataka today. He is to attend a series of programmes in Hubballi and Shiggaon in Haveri district starting from 9.30 a.m.
3. Heavy rainfall continue in many parts of Karnataka. In northern Karnataka, outflow from Alamatti has increased to 1.5 lakh cusecs.
4. A State-level convention of Left and secular parties is organised today by CPI, CPI (M), CPI (ML) Liberation, SUCI, All India Forward Block, Republican Party of India (Prakash Ambedkar), Swaraj India, Karnataka State Chapter. The convention is being held to formulate alternative policies and forge a mass movement to fight for a peaceful and progressive Karnataka. The event is at Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan, Vasant Nagar from 11 a.m. onwards.
5. The Department of Kannada and Culture is organising its monthly interaction programme 'Maneyangaladalli Maathukathe' on Saturday. This month's chief guest is senior Ayurvedic doctor and writer from Mysuru, Dr. N. Anantharaman. The event will be held at Nayana Auditorium, Kannada Bhavana, Ravindra Kalakshetra Complex, J.C. Road, from 4 p.m. onwards.
6. Jana Prakashana is organising a book release programme on Saturday. 'Avala Arivu' written by Dr. Geetha Vasant will be released by noted Kannada writer Baraguru Ramachandrappa. The programme will be held at Dr. H.N. Multimedia Auditorium, National College, Basavanagudi, from 11 a.m. onwards.
7. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Nupura School of Dance and Karnataka Bharathagama Foundation, will present Bharatanatyam recital by Bharathi and her students. The programme will be held at the Bhavan's premises on Race Course Road from 6 p.m. onwards.
Encroachments around Tiruchi's Fort Gateway cleared by ASI following a Madras High Court order, enhancing heritage protection efforts.
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.
AIDSO leads protests against Karnataka's proposed school closures.