Top news developments in Karnataka on July 6, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Investigation into PSI recruitment scam set to continue, after the arrest of ADGP Amrit Paul, who is being questioned by the police. Parallelly the arrest has also set off sparring between political parties with Congress and BJP at loggerheads.
2. Rains continue to lash coastal Karnataka districts and Malnad region, with schools in many places shut. Weather has been cloudy in Bengaluru too today. In North Karnataka, heavy rainfall is expected in some places in Belagavi. Maharashtra could release some water in the Krishna.
3. CWC member Abhishek Manu Singhvi and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar to address a joint press conference in the evening today in Bengaluru.
4. The Department of Social Welfare is organising the 36th death anniversary of Dr. Babu Jagjeevan Ram. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary will garland the statue of Jagjeevan Ram at Vidhana Soudha west entrance, 10 a.m.
5. Vishwamanava Krantikaari Mahakavi Kuvempu Horata Samithi is organising an interaction on textbook revision. Retired judge Justice Nagamaohan Dan, Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa, Prof. Rajappa Dalavai, Dr. Niranjan Aradhya, B.M. Haneef and K.R. Sowmya will participate. The event will be held at Gandhi Bhavan, Seshadripuram, 11 a.m. onwards.
6. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is organising a two-day project exhibition titled 'Pradarshana 2022', Ravindra Balkrishna Shet, Senior Director IoT Team Samsung R&D Institute India Bangalore Pvt Ltd will be the chief guest. The event will be held at the RIT premises, from 10.30 a.m. onwards.
1. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to restart excavation at Sannati in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district on Wednesday. This was a major Buddhist site in India from which the only surviving image of Emperor Ashoka was retrieved. Kalaburagi Lok Sabha Member Dr. Umesh Jadhav will participate in the inauguration of the excavation.
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.