Top news developments in Karnataka on October 29, 2023
The Hindu
Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 29, 2023
1. A delegation of BJP leaders from Belagavi meets Governor Thaavarchand Gehlot and complains against Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi‘s alleged interference in Belagavi City Corporation’s affairs.
2. All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation, State Committee-Karnataka is organising the second State-level convention. Minister for Transport and Muzrai Departments, Ramalinga Reddy inaugurates and H.S. Manjunath, general secretary, KSRTC Employees Federation will preside over. The event will be held at Sri Gundurao play ground in Seshadripuram, at 11 a.m.
3. Sagar Brain and Spine Institute organised a Bikeathon ride for stroke awareness to mark World Stroke Day 2023. The programme commenced at National College Grounds, Basavanagudi at 6.30 a.m.
4. The Bangalore Gayana Samaja is organising its 53rd Music Conference, former Ambassador of India to UNESCO, Chiranjiv Singh inaugurates, Dr. Kabbinale Vasanth Bharadwaj, Kannada Scholar and Yakshagana Astaavadhaani, will participate as the guest of honour, 10 a.m.; Violin duet by Mysore M. Nagaraj and Dr. M. Manjunath and party, Gayana Samaja premises, K.R. Road, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
5. Niranthara School of Dance will present Bharatanatyam by Ashvitha S and Lipi Mahendran today. The programme will be held in JSS Auditorium, Shivarathreeswara Centre, JSS Educational Complex, JSS Circle, Gate No. 2 and 3, 1st Main, 38th Cross, Jayanagar 8th Block, at 5.30 p.m.
1. Union Minister Bhagwanth Khuba to flag off Bidar-Yeshwanthpur weekly train today at Bidar Railway Station at 3 p.m.
2. Former minister and BJP leader S.A. Ramadas to address media in Kalaburagi today.
“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”