Top news developments in Karnataka on March 12, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate various projects in the State today. He will visit Mandya and inaugurate the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project, and will lay the foundation for Mysuru-Kushalnagar four- lane Greenfield highway. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate IIT Dharwad campus at 3 pm.
2. Last rites of KPCC Working President Dhruvanarayan, who passed away on Saturday, is being held in his native district of Chamarajanagar today.
3. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is organizing a programme to launch pilot Trial of MD 15 buses and Prototype of M100 (100% Methanol). Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, will flag-off the Pilot Trial of MD15 buses and Prototype launch of M100 (100% Methanol).
4. Navakarnataka Publications and Samakaaleena Samajika Samskrutika Vedike will launch the book ‘A glimpse into the Bhagavad Gita’ written by Dr. G. Ramakrishna, translated from Kannada by Dr. B.R. Manjunath. Renowned musician and scholar T.M. Krishna will release the book. The event will be held at Dr. H.N. Multimedia Hall, National College, Basavanagudi from 4.30 p.m. onwards.
5. Nadoja Dr. Baraguru Pratishtana, Bengaluru, is organizing Srimathi Rajalakshmi Baraguru award presentation ceremony. Film actress Bhavana will present the award. Former Chairman of Karnataka Janapada Academy Pichchalli Srinivas will be participating as the chief guest. The programme will be held at Government Arts College auditorium, opposite Central College, from 5 p.m. onwards.
6. Sahitya Akademi, Southern Regional Office, Bengaluru, is organizing a Foundation Day lecture to mark Sahitya Akademi’s Foundation Day. The lecture on ‘Contribution of Sahitya Akademi to Society’ will be delivered by eminent Kannada writer B.R. Jayaramaraje Urs. The programme will be held at B.M. Sri Smaraka Pratishtana, 3rd Main Road, N.R. Colony, from 4 p.m. onwards.
From North Karnataka:
IndiGo flight disruptions lead to a five-fold increase in charter jet demand, especially from Hyderabad, as travelers seek alternatives.
Setting up ‘happiness centres’ is a poll plank put forth by E.S. Rakesh Pai, the LDF candidate for Chathari ward (no.16) in Tripunithura municipality
Riyan Parag expresses confidence in returning to India colors once fully fit, despite recent struggles in domestic cricket.
Nagercoil Corporation supports local startups by offering subsidized workspaces, fostering innovation and growth in the Kanniyakumari district.
IndiGo flight cancellations force newlyweds to attend their Hubballi reception virtually, connecting with 650 guests via video call.
All IndiGo flights at Bengaluru airport are cancelled until 10.59 p.m. on December 5; passengers advised to check status.
Supreme Court emphasizes judges' vigilance against AI risks, ensuring it won't dominate the judicial process amidst concerns over bias and inaccuracies.
Supreme Court rules temple funds must be protected for religious purposes, not used to support struggling cooperative banks.
Chinnaiah remains in prison despite bail granted, pending sureties for his release in the Dharmasthala perjury case.
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Telangana Revenue Minister highlights HILTP's origin during BRS regime, criticizing KTR's land use decisions
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Quack A. Venkatesan arrested in Chennai for operating an unauthorized ayurvedic hospital and prescribing allopathic medicines without training.