Top news developments from Karnataka on August 6, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai tests positive for COVID-19, his Delhi trip has been cancelled.
2. Heavy rains continue to lash parts of the state. The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority has issued yellow and orange alerts for several North Karnataka districts, as well as coastal and malnad districts.
3. Karnataka Savita Samaja Development Corporation Limited is organising a hair care salon and spa expo, a four-day event from August 6. The event will be held at Manpo Convention Centre, No. 90/6, Nagawara Outer Ring Road, near Manyata Tech Park from 10 a.m. onwards.
1. A two-day jackfruit festival introducing 30 varieties of the fruit to the public is being held in Mysuru.
2. Day 2 of the Mysuru Startup Conclave will entail expo of new products and concepts and a series of discussions by policy experts and stakeholders.
1. KPCC Working President Eshwar Khandre and KPCC Kalyana Karnataka In-charge Sridhar Babu to address a media conference in Kalaburagi.
2. Agriculture officers in Yadgir to conduct raids on illegal chemicals and fertilisers storages after Minister Prabhu Chavan's warning.
College teachers in Chennai protest for career advancement benefits, condemning unequal treatment between government and aided colleges.
Dredging of Kallai River in Kozhikode begins to restore natural flow and reduce waterlogging, long-awaited project.
Government removes roadside encroachments in Puducherry's Bharathi Street to improve traffic, traders protest, removal put on hold temporarily.
Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh distributed the Swaraj Media Awards at Guruvayur on Wednesday. S.R. Praveen, Principal Correspondent, The Hindu, received the Swaraj Media Award (Print Media) for his report “Foot soldiers of Kerala’s silent revolution against waste.”
AIMIM urges Maharashtra government to allow Muslim employees and students to leave an hour early during Ramzan.
Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) plans a massive strike on March 7 over suspended workers, amid ongoing negotiations with management.
Health Minister inaugurates development projects worth ₹1.60 crore in Virugambakkam, Chennai funded by MP and MLA.
Uttar Pradesh jails to bring holy water from Maha Kumbh to all prisons for inmates to participate.
NGT criticizes UPPCB for lack of data on faecal coliform levels in Ganga and Yamuna rivers during Maha Kumbh.
Voorhees College wins All India Football Tournament at VIT's Riviera-2025, with principal congratulating team.
Retteri lake restoration project near completion, increasing storage capacity for fresh water supply in Chennai by next monsoon.
Delhi High Court advocates understanding over punishment in cases of adolescent love, prioritizing safety and well-being of young individuals.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasizes accountability and strengthening party organization in a meeting with AICC office-bearers.