Top news developments in Karnataka on January 14, 2024
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on January 14, 2024
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are visiting Manipur today to participate in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
2. BJP state leaders are cleaning the premises of various temples in all the districts of the State today in response to the call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clean the premises of temples ahead of the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
3. Surgical Society of Bengaluru is organising CPR/First Aid training programme today. Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao will inaugurate. Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil will preside over the event while Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, B. Dayanand will be the chief guest. Additional Commissioner of Police, East and Administration, Raman Gupta will participate as the guest of honour. The event will be held at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, at 9 a.m.
4. Bharatiya Academy of Linguistics and Communications is celebrating National Youth Day — Bal Sankalpa 2024, Prof. M.V. Rajiv Gowda, former Rajya Sabha Member, MLA Pradeep Eshwar, film actress Bhavya to participate. The event will be held at Thimmakka Patel Venkatappa Kalyana Mantapa, Sunkadakatte, at 11 a.m.
5. Oman Kannadigara Vedike and Chaya Sahitya Prakashana are jointly organising a book release programme of “Arabara Naadinalli Kannadigaru“ edited by P.S. Ranganath. The programme will be held at Kannada Sahitya Parishath, Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet at 10 a.m.
6. Vishwa Dharma Chetana Manch - Bengaluru Kendra is organising Sri Anand Mahotsav in the presence of Siddhaguru, Siddheswar Brahmarishi Gurudev, from Tirupati. The programme will be held at the Royal Senate, Palace Grounds, Gate No. 6, near Mekhri Circle, Bellary Road, at 4 p.m.
7. Vidwan R.K. Srikantan Trust is organising a two-day 28th Annual Sankranti Music festival to commemorate the 104th birth anniversary of R.K. Srikantan from today. Today’s programme will feature Nadaswara by Surendra and party at 5.15 p.m.; followed by Swagatham dance by Preethi Prasad, festival inaugural ceremony, and felicitation function. The day’s programme will conclude with a vocal concert by Rudrapatnam S. Ramakanth and party from 7.15 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. The event will be held at Seva Sadan Hall, 14th Cross, Malleswaram.
Autopsy report of Manipur family says victims were shot multiple times before bodies dumped in river
The autopsy report of three of the six members of a Meitei family who were allegedly abducted by armed militants during an encounter with security forces in Jiribam district of Manipur on November 11, 2024, reveals that they were shot multiple times before their bodies were dumped in a river.
3,000-odd volunteers participate in clean-up drive, which covered a five-kilometre stretch of the AS Canal
Bharatnatyam performance by 550 dancers in Mysuru Kala Divas, a grand classical dance festival choreographed by Vasundhara Doraswamy.
Ammapet residents urge Salem Corporation to speed up culvert works
Psychic Star lives up to the billing in Golconda 1000 Guineas
Participants at the Scheduled Castes/Tribes grievances meeting with the city police on Sunday said the presence of a large number of construction workers in the morning affects the movement of people and vehicles in the Urwa Store area in Mangaluru.
J&K Traffic Police crackdown on underage driving after tragic accident sparks debate on road safety and parenting.
Supreme Court judge advocates for using Telugu in district courts to preserve language and enhance judicial processes.
Vaigai river faces pollution issues due to sewage and waste, impacting wildlife and cultural significance, urging conservation efforts.
Anaimalai Road railway station faces neglect with lack of amenities, posing safety risks for passengers, urging urgent maintenance.
Current water levels in Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams, along with inflow and discharge rates, and total storage in Periyar.