Top news developments in Karnataka on August 25, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. As many as nine people have been killed and 14 injured in a road accident in Tumakuru district early this morning, after a collision between a lorry and a tempo, about 200 kilometres from Bengaluru. According to early reports, most of the deceased were labourers hailing from Raichur district and the tempo in which they were travelling was overcrowded. This stretch has seen several fatal accidents. Further details are awaited.
2. All eyes are on further moves of Karnataka Contractors’ Association after Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai challenged them to go to Lokayukta on their charge that bureaucrats and politicians seek 40% cut to clear contracts and bills.
3. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will chair cabinet meeting today.
4. Confederation of Indian Industry Karnataka is organising its 18th India Innovation Summit 2022 titled “CII Innoverage 2022 - Engineering Imagination.” Key speakers at the summit include Kris Gopalakrishnan, past president, CII and Chairman, Axilor Ventures and Co-Founder of Infosys Ltd. The event will be held at West End Court, Taj West End, from 10 a.m. onwards.
5. Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association is organising a programme to inaugurate Poultry Training Center and Diagnostic Laboratory. Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Prabhu Chauhan will be participating in the event as chief guest. The programme will be held at Veterinary College campus, Hebbal from 10 a.m. onwards.
6. Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy will announce the winners of 2022-23 Karnataka Kalashree honour and annual awards today.
7. Sharada Pratistana is presenting Kannada play Akkai Jeevana Horata based on the life of Akkai Padmashali, trangender activist. The play is written by Dr Belur Raghunandan. A book on Akkai will also be released on the occasion. The programme will be held at Kalagrama, Mallatthahalli, from 5 pm onwards.
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