Top news developments in Karnataka on October 8, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 8, 2023
1. The death toll in the Saturday’s explosion at a firecracker godown in Attibele has increased to 14 today
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is visiting the firecracker explosion spot in Attibele today
3. Kannada Janashakti Kendra, and Dr. Narahalli Prathistana, Bengaluru, are jointly organising the Narahalli award and Narahalli Dashamana Purskara presentation ceremony. Narahalli Award will be given to Ch. Ha. Raghunath and Narahalli Dashamana Purskara will be given to Jogi (Girish Rao Hatwar). The event will be held at Dr. H.N. Multimedia Auditorium, National College, Basavanagudi, at 10.30 a.m.
4. The Mythic Society is organising two lectures today. Dasara celebrations in Sringeri: Relationship with Vijayanagara by Dr. L.N. Swamy, Researcher, Editor, Puravrutha Samshodhana Patrike, Mysuru. Lecture 2 - Preface to Temple Architecture by M.N. Prabhakar, Researcher, and retired Bank officer, from Mysuru. The programme will be held in Centenary Auditorium, The Mythic Society, Nrupathunga Road, from 11 a.m.
5. Akhila Bharatiya Itihasa Sankalana Yojana, New Delhi, jointly with Surana College (Autonomous) and The Mythic Society (Knowledge Partner) is organising a Women Historians’ National seminar today. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Balmukund Pandey, National Organising Secretary, ABISY, New Delhi. The programme will be held at Vidyaranya Sabhagraha, Jana Seva Vidya Kendra, Chennenahalli, at 4 p.m.
6. Akshara Aaradhane published by Sawanna will be released today. Film actor and director Ramesh Aravind and Jogi, writer and editor, Kannada Prabha Puravani, will be the chief guests. Writers, Gangavathi Pranesh, Dr. Virupaksha Devaramane, Rangaswamy Mookanahalli, Dr. Shwetha B.C., Dr. Sharanu Hullu, Vasant Giliyar and Jagadish Sharma Sampa will attend. The programme will be held at B.P. Wadia Hall, Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi, from 10 a.m.
7. National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will be screening films on Gandhi, “Then Came Gandhi”, and “Gandhi Rediscovered” at the Auditorium, NGMA premises, No. 49, Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road, from 5.30 p.m.
Actor Govinda joins 40-star campaigners for Shiv Sena in upcoming Municipal Corporation polls set for January 15.
New escalators are coming to foot over bridges at Chromepet and Taramani, enhancing pedestrian access and safety.
J&K Bank awarded ‘Best MSME Bank’ for excellence in MSME support and CSR initiatives at the 2025 MSME Banking Awards.
Over the decades, the Anglo-Indian Grand Christmas Ball in Chennai has stepped into many venues, from Railway enclaves to private halls. It has left an indelible mark on some of these venues, Faiz Mahal and Shiraz Hall, both in Egmore, counted among them. This Christmas Day (December 25), Faiz Mahal is playing host to yet another Grand Christmas Ball. The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves with a distinctive Anglo-Indian flavour, this event signifies an effort to preserve a cultural tradition that has enriched Chennai
Bombay HC criticizes BMC for neglecting air pollution, warns against approving new mega projects without compliance measures.
CBI to challenge Supreme Court suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in Unnao rape case, citing victim safety concerns.
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India push for Bengaluru plant after Rahul Gandhi touts Karnataka ecosystem
Vaishnaw credits Make-in-India for Bengaluru's success, acknowledging Rahul Gandhi's praise of Karnataka's thriving business ecosystem.
A special POCSO court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced accused, Kale Biswakarma, 35, from Assam, to undergo imprisonment for remainder of his natural life in case relating to abduction and rape of an eight-year-old girl in Arambakkam in Tiruvallur district
The ‘ban’ on films at the International Film Festival of Kerala is worrying
Minister Muthusamy defends DMK as a positive force, attributing its support to effective governance and public welfare initiatives.
Madurai residents embraced the festive spirit as Christmas eve celebrations unfolded across the city on Wednesday night. Iconic churches were transformed with vibrant illumination, shimmering ornaments, and elaborate nativity displays.
ED arrests Chandra Prakash Gupta in a $15 million illegal call-center scam targeting U.S. nationals, with ongoing investigations.
Light to moderate rain expected in Tamil Nadu until December 28, with dry weather in the south and possible rain on December 30.