Top news developments in Karnataka on November 26, 2022

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today

1. A day after Election Commission of India suspended two electoral officials in relation to allegations of voter fraud and the allegedly illegal collection of voter data by a private firm in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) area, the civic body has the task of examining deletions and additions in electoral rolls following reports that there were illegal deletions misusing this data.

2. Constitution Day is being celebrated today in educational and other institutions. This year, under the direction of Karnataka Governor’s Secretariat and the State government, all universities and higher educational institutions in Karnataka are focusing on the theme “Bharat: Loktantra ki Janani” (India: The Mother of Democracy). The theme has been chosen under the direction of University Grants Commission (UGC). The High Court of Karnataka, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Karnataka Bar Council and Advocates Association, are also jointly celebrating the Constitution Day. Justice Alok Aradhe, Judge, High Court of Karnataka and President, Karnataka Judicial Academy, will be participating as the chief guests in the event on the High Court of Karnataka premises.

3. In an attempt to break stereotype and create awareness, Anwesha, a women’s rights groups, is releasing a calendar today that features 12 burns victims. The event is at Loyola Hall at St. Joseph’s University at 11 a.m.

4. Farmers’ groups, including Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association, are holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru in support of their demands, including fair and remunerative prices for produce.

5. Reverend Ferdinand Kittel Foundation is organising a programme to give away Rev. Kittel Awards to 10 eminent persons who have contributed to Kannada and Karnataka in various fields. The event will be held at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Krupa Road, at 3.30 p.m.

6. Institute of Health Management Research is organising the Digital Healthcare symposium on advancing digital health care management innovation research and entrepreneurship. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to inaugurate event at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, at 11 a.m.

1. A group of four to five persons have been accused of abusing, thrashing a male college student inside a private bus and forcing him to alight from the bus for travelling regularly with a girl student of another faith in Mangaluru on November 24. A case in this connection has now been filed.