Top news developments in Karnataka on August 12, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Mines Safety Association is organising a national mining conclave at J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc. campus from 9.30 a.m. Prabhat Kumar, Director General of Mines Safety, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Dhanbad, will be the chief guest.
2. Noted singer Shivamogga Subbanna’s body would be kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra for the general public to pay their last respects 11 am onwards
3. Department of Public Libraries, Bengaluru, is organising Librarians Day and award presentation ceremony. The event will be held at City Central Library premises, West Zone, Hampinagar from 11 a.m. onwards.
4. Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, is organising the 915th birth anniversary celebration of Sri Kuluva Nulia Chandaiah. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will inaugurate the event that will be held at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, at 5 p.m. As part of the celebrations, there will be shehnai recital by Pt. Dr. S. Balesh Bajantri, Vachana Gayana by Raju Emmiganuru and a programme by various folk groups between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
5. Press conference by Karnataka Pollution Control Board Chairman Dr Shyam A. Thimmaiah regarding environmental friendly Ganesh festival, at Parisara Bhavan, 4 pm
From north Karnataka
1. KBJNL continues to release water to Krishna river following more inflows
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.
Karnataka High Court upholds ₹1.28 crore compensation ruling for victims of electricity accidents, including minors, during 2017-18.
Residential building in Thippasandra tilts in East Bengaluru, occupants narrowly escape; authorities take swift action to prevent further damage.
Rekha Gupta named Delhi's Chief Minister after BJP's victory, defeating AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes.