Top news developments in Karnataka on July 13, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the keys news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai continues his tour of regions hit by heavy and incessant rains in Coastal Karnataka. He will visit Sullia taluk and later Uppinangady, Bantwal, Ullal. He will leave from Mangaluru to Udupi at 7.30 p.m. after assessing rain damages. This is the second day of his visit to the region. Dams and rivers in North Karnataka are also running full.
2. Sahitya Akademi is organising a documentary film screening from July 11 to 15. On Wednesday, a documentary film on Jayanth Vishnu Narlikar (Marathi) directed by Anil Zankar will be screened. Show is at Sahitya Akademi (sales office-cum godown), 3rd Floor, Jeevan Sampige Building, near Mantri Mall, Malleswaram, from 5 p.m.
3. National School of Drama is organising the Poorvotthar National Theatre Festival. Manipuri play ‘Blood Spot 2.0’ directed by Oasis Sougaijam will be staged at Suvarna Samskrutika Samuchchya Bhavan, Jnana Bharathi campus, Kalagrama, Mallathahalli, from 7 p.m.
4. Guru Poornima is being observed today by various organisations. Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt is organising its 13th anniversary of Mahameru Panchaganapathi and Guru Poornima at Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasmsthana Mutt, Kengeri, at 11.30 a.m. Dattaguru Sadananda Maharajara Ashrama, Adhyatmika and Dhyana Kendra is celebrating the day at No. 24, 2nd Main Road, Chakravarthi Layout, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5. The Department of Life Science (Botany), Bengaluru University, is organising a workshop on conservation of National Medicinal Plants today at seminar hall Central College Campus, Bangaluru City University from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
1. Large and Medium Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani will visit rain-affected areas in Kalaburagi city. Later, he will hold a review meeting at the Deputy Commissioner office and visit to rain-affected places in Afzalpur taluk.
2. District in-charge minister for Dharwad, Halappa Achar to visit rain-affected villages in Kundagol and Navalgund taluks, to hold a review meeting.
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.