Top news developments in Karnataka on December 16, 2023

Karnataka News Today: Read the key news stories and top news development to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on December 16, 2023

1. A protest seeking justice for Dasara elephant Arjuna, who was killed in combat with a wild tusker, will be held today at Freedom Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arjuna, the tamed pachyderm who was a star attraction in several Mysuru Dasara processions, died during an elephant capture operation in the Yeslur Range of forest on December 4.

2. The principal Opposition BJP is staging dharna in all the district centres of Karnataka on today to protest against the incident of a woman being stripped and tied to pole by the relatives of a girl who eloped with the woman’s son in Belagavi district. A BJP fact-finding team has arrived this morning from Delhi to Belagavi to look into the incident.

3. Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor Charitable Trust is organising the 16th Bengaluru Midnight Marathon today @ KTPO, Whitefield, full marathon, at 11.15 p.m.

4. Dementia India Alliance in association with NIMHANS, Nightingales Medical Trust, Apollo Hospitals and with support of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is organising a free dementia care workshop titled “Caring for Dementia across the spectrum - effective management strategies for different stage” today. Dr. Srikala Bharath, former Professor of Psychiatry and Consultant at NIMHANS, Dr. P.T. Sivakumar, Head of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, and Dr. Vyjayanthi Venkataramu, Assistant Professor, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, will participate in the workshop as resource persons. The workshop will be held on the premises of The Association of Physicians of India in Vasant Nagar from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

5. Selco Solar Light Pvt Ltd is organising a symposium on Solar Energy application building synergy for scaling up today at Hotel La Marvella, South End Circle, at 10 a.m.

6. Sahyadri Sangha, Bengaluru, is organising a programme to pay tribute to late B.S. Vishwanathan, international cooperative expert, and the late D.B. Chandregowda, Parliamentarian, at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium, Bharat Scouts and Guides premises on Palace Road, 5.30 p.m.

7. National Education Society of Karnataka will be conducting a two-day literary festival titled National College Literary Festival from today. The event features sessions on film and theatre appreciation, among other things. The programme will be held in Dr. H.N. Multimedia Hall, National College premises in Basavanagudi, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.