Top news developments in Karnataka on July 19, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The one-man committee set up to look at ways revival of road transport corporations (RTC), of retired IAS officer M R Srinivas Murthy, will submit its report to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. It was set up to review financial and performance improvements for RTCs.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will chair high-power committee meeting to plan Dasara festivities in Mysuru, which will be held in September.
3. Press Club of Bangalore is organising an interaction with Primary and Higher Education Minister B C Nagesh at its premises in Cubbon Park from 11 a.m. onwards.
4. Sri Gajanana Silks is organising handloom silk saree exhibition-cum-sale directly from weavers from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 pm. at Meghdoot Auditorium, Bangalore General Post Office, Raj Bhavan Road.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar to visit Mysuru and Chamarajanagar to carry out spot inspection for Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Gundlupet and meet district level office-bearers in Mysuru.
1. Leader of the Opposition in Legislative Council B K Hariprasad to begin his Dakshina Kannada tour by visiting rain-affected areas and areas hit by sea erosion in Surathkal, noon.
2. Dakshina Kannada district administration organises a programme at the town Hall to welcome 44th Chess Olympiad Torch, 10 a.m.
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.