Top news developments in Karnataka on August 22, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 22, 2023
1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the landing of Chandrayaan-3 Lander on the moon surface tomorrow.
2. With rains scanty and reservoir levels plummeting in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is chairing a meeting with officials, ministers and other stakeholders this evening.
3. Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, seeking release of Cauvery water as per tribunal award, and SC has agreed to constitute a bench to hear the plea. Meanwhile, farmers and political parties are opposing releasing water, given the dire water situation in Karnataka. An all-party meeting is scheduled on Wednesday.
4. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chairs Wildlife Board meeting this evening.
5. Ministry of Tourism and Karnataka Tourism are jointly organizing World Folk Day celebrations. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurates the programme at Janapada Loka, on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, in Archakarahalli at 11 a.m.
6. Ulivala School of Drama will present a Kannada drama ‘Niluvangiya Kanasu’, directed by Ulivala Mohan Kumar, at Kalagrama in Mallathahalli at 6 p.m.
1. Valedictory of seminar on tribal transition in India conducted by Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute.
Parents of deceased Badlapur sexual assault accused withdraw case against Thane police in alleged encounter, citing difficulties in pursuing justice.
Deocha Pachami Coal Mining project in West Bengal begins with basalt mining, promising jobs and fair compensation for locals.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur byelection, declares Election Commission "dead" for failing to prevent malpractice.
AAP alleges BJP offered ₹15 crore to 7 candidates to defect after Delhi election; BJP denies, calls it baseless.
Protestors clash with police in Kolkata over SSC recruitment scam, demanding segregation of worthy and unworthy candidates.
Tragic accident involving ITI students at BHEL in Ranipet, Vellore; two run over by lorry, one injured, driver arrested.
R.S. Venkatraman, the voice of Independence for Tamil listeners, passes away at 102 in Chennai.
Nobel Laureate Aaron Ciechanover emphasizes the importance of democracy in science for progress and innovation.
Former Minister and three others convicted in bank fraud case, sentenced to 3 years; released on interim bail.
DMK President M.K. Stalin vows to retain power in 2026, emphasizing party's history of working for people's welfare.
India's EV charging market poised for growth with significant investment, but urgent expansion needed to meet ambitious targets by 2030.
Delhi court summons ED director over failure to provide documents in ₹88-crore SEBI fraud case, accused unable to defend.
Saamana editorial criticizes PM Modi's response to Trump's outsourcing remarks, warns of economic impact on Indian citizens abroad.