Top news developments in Karnataka on July 8, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. As rains continue to pound Coastal Karnataka and Malnad region, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is holding a meeting with deputy commissioners of 13 districts that are the worst hit to review the situation. Three people have died in a building collapse in Mangaluru. Schools have been shut in many districts owing to incessant rains.
2. The 30th anniversary of the Kannada Development Authority will be held today with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture Department, V. Sunil Kumar and others participating. The Chief Minister will release the book “Kannada Ratha - Kayaka Patha”. The event will be held at Ravindra Kalakshetra on J.C. Road from 5 p.m. onwards.
3. B.PAC will hold an online panel discussion on the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) with focus on the need to provide commuter-centric, seamless and inclusive mobility in the context of city transport planning, administration and governance. The panel will meet over Zoom through the link https://bit.ly/3yLfOOS. The event is from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
4. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is organising a farewell in honour of outgoing students of BE., B. Arch., M. Tech, M. Arch., MBA and MCA courses at RIT premises, M.S. Ramaiah Nagar, Mathikere, 10.30 a.m. Nandhini K.R., IAS, alumna of RIT, will be chief guest.
5. WeBhinna continues its 93rd birthday celebrations of filmmaker M.S. Sathyu. K.M. Chaitanya will interact with students on Sathyu and theatre movement while the programme “Sathyu mattu Naavu’‘ will see senior theatre personalities talk about the filmmaker, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at A.D.A. Rangamandra on J.C. Road.
6. Samskrithi, a school of dance, is organising a two-day Rasaabhinaya Festival on July 8 and 9. As part of the programme, there will be a Bharatnatayam presentation by Seshadri Iyengar and Kiran Subramanyam on Friday. The event will be held at Vyoma Art Space, 126/A, 8th Main Road, above Lenus Hospital, Third Phase, J.P. Nagar, from 5.30 p.m. onwards.
7. BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA) is holding “Malleswaram Parichaya,” an exhibition of documentation of Malleswaram, from 10 am to 6 pm at HVN Heritage Bungalow.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.
District Collector urges collective action against TB during World TB Day rally, highlighting screening efforts and patient support initiatives.
DMK finalises seat-sharing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, contesting 175 seats with allies DMDK and VCK.
Collector V. Saravanan and Police Commissioner Kamini promote voter awareness through outreach programs and traditional events in Tiruchi.
Mysuru DC stresses precautionary measures to reduce road accidents, urging officials to identify and address high-risk areas.
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Telangana MP urges quick approval and funding for Musi River and 7,444 km sewerage projects during AMRUT review meeting.
Former Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat, who had launched an indefinite dharna in front of the Udupi Urban Development Authority (UUDA) office on Monday against the Authority’s alleged illegal refusal to grant single site approval for 1.1 acres of his land at Badanidiyur, ended his dharna on Tuesday.