Top news developments in Karnataka on April 13, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on April 13, 2023
1. Election Commission of India will issue notification for Assembly elections in Karnataka today, setting the stage formally for the poll calendar of events. Nomination filing process will start today.
2. With second list too announced and only 12 seats yet to be announced from BJP, the saffron party is contending with dissidence from disappointed candidates. Congress and JD(S) too are finalising the rest of their candidates.
3. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is organizing the appemidi mango (a fragrant variety of tender mango) diversity fair today. Vice-Chancellor of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Dr. S.V. Suresha, is participating in the fair on IIHR premises at Hesarghatta from 9.30 a.m. onwards. The fair will be held on April 12 and 13 on the IIHR campus in Hessarghatta..
4. Pustaka Preeti is organizing a monthly interaction programme on a book titled ‘Kutluru Kathana’. Artiste M.D. Pallavi will read the story. Vittal Malekudiya and Naveen Surajnje will share their experiences. The interaction will be held at Pustaka Preeti premises, II floor, next to Bayer’s Coffee, Netkallappa Circle, Basavanagudi, from 5 p.m. onwards.
5. Dhrushya will present Kannada play Poli Kitti by T.P. Kailasam. Design and direction is by Dakshayini Bhat A., at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, 7 p.m.
6. Kalathaana Art Foundation presents Ksavika, 6 th edition of group exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Gallery No. 1 and 2, Kumarakrupa Road, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
7. Rama Navami concerts in Bengaluru:
Gandhimathi, the beloved female elephant at Sri Nellaiappar Temple, passes away after battling multiple ailments.
Arvind Kejriwal warns Delhi voters of BJP's plan to demolish slums, prioritizing land acquisition over welfare. AAP seeks re-election.
Laurene Powell Jobs visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple before Maha Kumbh, accompanied by Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj.
Rakhi Singh, a minor girl given 'sannyasa', expelled from Juna Akhada for rule violation, guru also expelled for 7 years.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut discusses party's decision to contest local body polls independently, emphasizing organizational growth and unity.
Mumbai police arrest three in jewellery company scam involving Ponzi and MLM schemes worth crores.
Dewatering process ongoing in flooded Assam coal mine, with four bodies recovered and final stage expected soon.
Archbishop Joseph Pamplany appointed Metropolitan vicar of Syro-Malabar Church, arrives at Archbishop's House amidst rebel priests' presence.
Eight fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching, sparking concerns over safety and livelihood of Rameswaram fishermen.
HAL develops Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) with LCA Tejas as mother-ship platform, achieving milestone ahead of Aero India 2025.
Chairman of Twenty-Point Programme discusses achieving 'Vikasit Tirupati' through PM Modi's 'Vikasit Bharat 2047' and CM Naidu's 'Swarnandhra 2047'.