Top news developments in Karnataka on December 26, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Winter session of Karnataka legislature resumes at Belagavi after the weekend break today. Several bills are expected to be passed this week. SC/ST Reservation Bill, Comprehensive Development of Kannada Language Bill, Special Investment Zone Bill and Land Transport Bill to be taken up for discussion and consideration. Government is likely to hold a special cabinet meeting also today to discuss the issue of reservation demands raised by Panchamasali Lingayats and Vokkaligas.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is expected to leave for Delhi to discuss with top party leaders the long-pending cabinet expansion and reshuffle, besides the trick question of demand from various communities for enhanced reservation.
3. Takshashila and the HGV Family are jointly organising the 5th edition of Dr. H.G.V. Reddy Memorial Lecture by Nitin Pai. It will be held at Takshashila Institution, Church Street, Cobalt building - 2nd floor [above Social] from 11 a.m.to 12.30 p.m.
1. Green Ride on bicycle with model Milind Soman organised by Bank of Baroda to create awareness on cleaner air from Mumbai to Mangaluru via Pune, Bengaluru and Mysuru arrives in Mangaluru today at 4 p.m. The bank will observe its valedictory at 5 p.m.
2. The 25 th International Cultural Jamboree of Scouts and Guides will end in Moodbidri on December 27. M. Mohan Alva, District Commissioner, Scouts and Guides, Dakshina Kannada, the host of the event, will address mediapersons in Moodbidri at 11.30 a.m. today on the penultimate day of the week-long event.
3. Press meet by Jain Samaja, Dakshina Kannada, to announce protest against the Union Government’s move to make Sammed Shikharji, revered as Jain pilgrimage centre in Jharkhand, an eco-tourism spot.
1. Farmers’ Day being celebrated at District Agriculture Training Institute in Mysuru.
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.