Top news developments in Karnataka on January 23, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is organizing a credit seminar today. Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner I.S.N. Prasad will be the chief guest. The event will be held at NABARD tower, No. 46, K.G. Road, from 10 a.m. onwards.
2. Anganwadi workers will stage an indefinite dharna from today seeking fulfilment of their demands, including implementation of gratuity. Venue: Freedom Park, Seshadri Road, 12 noon
1. Farmers to stage demonstration at Jewargi, Kalaburagi district, demanding implementation of Mallabad Lift Irrigation project. 11 a.m.
2. Car & bike rally on road safety awareness in Hubballi
1. Combing operations are on to capture a leopard in T. Narsipur following the death of two persons in back-to-back incidents last week.
2. Press conference of Sugarcane Farmers Cultivators’ Association to highlight issues plaguing farmers.
3. Press conference by KSRTC Chairman and MLA M. Chandrappa
Veterinary students in Vijayawada demand stipend hike, protesting since February 1 for fair compensation during internships.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers financial fraud involving distilleries and bottling companies, siphoning off over ₹1,000 crore in unaccounted-for cash.
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.