Top news developments in Karnataka on April 8, 2023
The Hindu
key news stories to watch our for from Karnataka on April 8
1. The BJP’s Parliamentary Board will hold a meeting in New Delhi today to finalise the list of candidates for the May 10 Assembly polls. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa have left for New Delhi to participate in it. The party’s State Election Committee is said to have shortlisted three names per constituency for the polls. Meanwhile, the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) too are finalising their final list of candidates.
2. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, is holding a Vote Fest in view of Elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Kumar Meena, will inaugurate the festival. Ujwal Kumar Ghosh, Special Commissioner (Elections), BBMP, will preside over the programme, which will be held on Church Street, Brigade Road corner, close to M.G. Road, from 11 a.m. onwards.
3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute for Good Governance will present Dr. K.M. Munshi memorial lecture on “New dimensions of Indian Citizenship” by R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India. The programme will be held at KRG Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on Race Course Road, from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
4. Samvaad Centre for Speech Therapy and ABA is organising an International seminar on “Navigating through Autism”, a parent-empowerment webinar today between 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
5. Sri Ramotsava music programmes continue in Bengaluru:
a) Vocal concert by Trichur Brothers and party, Sri Ramaseva Mandali pandal, Old Fort High School ground, Chamarajpet, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
b) Violin duet by Mysore Nagaraj and Mysore Manjunath and party, Sree Seshadripuram Rama Seva Samithi, Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Street, from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.