Top news developments in Karnataka on November 1, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The 67th Karnataka Rajyotsava is being celebrated across the State today. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the State’s name changing from ‘Mysore’ to ‘Karnataka’ when Devaraj Urs was Chief Minister back in 1972. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai hoisted the flag at 9 a.m. to mark the day and a slew of events are being held across the State to mark the special day. Several people who have contributed to various fields will be conferred Rajyotsava award in the evening.
2. Today the late actor Puneet Rajkumar will be conferred Karnataka Ratna award in the presence of film stars Rajnikanth and Junior NTR, besides writer and philanthropist Sudha Murthy.
3. Kannada Sahitya Parishath has organised a lecture on the role of Parishath in the unification of Karnataka by historian Dr. H.S. Gopala Rao. The programme will be held on the Parishath premises on Pampa Mahakavi Road in Chamarajpet at 11 a.m.
4. Janata Dal Secular is launching Pancharatna Rathayatre today, ahead of Assembly elections next year. The launch event is at Mulbagal in Kolar district.
5. A running river is all legs, a film on the lives of three citizens of Bengaluru — a photo journalist, a sales girl and an elderly prisoner — is going to be screened today at 6 p.m. at Bangalore International Centre. Film-maker Babu Eshwar Prasad and sociologist Chandan Gowda will speak on the film.
Minister for Higher Education C.N. Ashwath Narayan to participate in the soil collection campaign at Talakadu in Mysuru district ahead of the unveiling of Kempegowda’s statue at KIAL
People are unhappy with the condition of Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 between B C Road and Periyashanthi (Dharmasthala Cross) as the NHAI widens the busy road. Safety norms have been ignored, with no barricading of 2-km stretch in Kalladka where a flyover is coming up while NHAI has failed to provide a motorable carriageway all along the stretch.
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“Judicial time is a valuable public resource. Every frivolous or misconceived invocation of constitutional jurisdiction results in diversion of time from genuinely deserving litigants,” said the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court while imposing a cost of ₹50,000 on a man from Theni district who filed a petition with an unusual prayer: permission to conduct daily protests till the ‘World War’ ends.
The Mangaluru city police on Wednesday, arrested Pavan Acharya, 22, of Moodubelle village in Kaup Taluk in Udupi district, on the charge of posting inflammatory content on the social media.
Bengaluru corporations will present five separate budgets on March 27-28, focusing on infrastructure and community funding.
A humorous exchange in the Legislative Assembly highlights CM Siddaramaiah's choice of a Mysore silk shawl over a towel.
Karnataka's fiscal deficit is under control, better than neighboring states, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid revenue challenges.
Capt. S. Divakar takes charge as MD and CEO of Dredging Corporation of India, following board approval for his appointment.
Nara Bhuvaneswari inaugurates a job mela in Kuppam, promoting job creation and welfare initiatives for local youth and women.
Walajah residents protest by hoisting black flags, threatening to boycott elections over poor civic amenities and infrastructure issues.
The Railway Ministry has decided to regularise the services of Surat-Mangaluru Junction-Surat bi-weekly Special Express along with nine other special trains.
Training held for zonal election officers in Thoothukudi
Defence Minister highlights BRO's vital role in enhancing border infrastructure, national security, and socio-economic growth in India.
Andhra University celebrates its 91st and 92nd convocations, honoring graduates and distinguished personalities for their contributions and achievements.