Top news developments in Karnataka on October 10, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is holding its 26th Convocation ceremony. Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, and President, NIMHANS, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, is among those who will be attending the convocation. It will be held at the Convention Centre, Nimhans premises, from 2 p.m. onwards.
2. Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi continues in Karnataka. He is currently in Tumakuru district and will next move to Chitradurga district.
3. The National College, Jayanagar, is starting a Computing and Collaboration Laboratory, a project supported by LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation. It will be inaugurated by M. Jagannath, zonal manager, South Central Zone, LIC, Hyderabad. The programme will be held at B.V. Jagadish Science Centre, The National College, Jayanagar, 10 a.m. onwards.
4. Windice Pvt Ltd, Kanshi Foundation and Sakya Foundation are jointly organising an awareness campaign about the Constitution and legal systems of India.The programme will be inaugurated by former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and presided over by Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri. The event will be held at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5. M S Dhoni Global School launch programme and digital literacy. M.S. Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, to participate at MSD Global school premises, Kudlu Gate, 10.30 a.m. onwards.
1. BJP national organising secretary B.L. Santosh to address a party office bearers rally in Belagavi at 6 pm.
2. Transport workers to take out bicycle procession in Ballari pressing for their pending demands.
In 2021, five women from Mayithara, four of them MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) workers, found a common ground in their desire to create a sustainable livelihood by growing vegetables. Rajamma M., Mary Varkey, Valsala L., Elisho S., and Praseeda Sumesh, aged between 70 and 39, pooled their savings, rented a piece of land and began their collective vegetable farming journey under the Deepam Krishi group.