Top news developments in Karnataka on June 4, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments in Karnataka to watch out for today
1. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai late on Friday announced that the government plans to re-look some of the content related to 12th century philosopher-poet-social reformer Basaveshwara in the revised school textbooks, which have kicked up a controversy. Further discussion and debate around this issue is expected today from various quarters.
2. Rastrakavi Kuvempu Pratistana is set to release English translation of Kuvempu’s classic work Malegalalli Madumagalu. It will be released by poet Dr. H.S. Shivaprakash at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, 11 a.m.
3. Kannada Sahitya Parishath celebrates the 138th birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar today. Retired Judge of Karnataka High Court A.J. Sadashiva to inaugurate the event at Parishath premises, Chamarajpet, at 5.30 p.m.
4. Several programmes have been organised to mark World Environment Day today. Among them is inauguration of E-Waste At Gallery to mark World Environment Day at Orion Mall at 3 p.m.
5. Bangalore Lalithakala Parishad and Ramasudha Charitable Trust are organising Dr. H. Narasimhaiah Memorial Cultural Festival. Vocal recital by M S Sheela and party today at Dr. H.N. Kalakshetra, 7th Block, Jayanagar, at 6.30 p.m.
1. Hindutva groups have threatened to lay siege to the Jamia Masjid at Srirangapatna claiming right to offer worship on the ground that it was once a temple. Security has been intensified and prohibitory orders clamped to prevent any untoward incident.
2. District administration celebrates the birth anniversary of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, reckoned to have laid the foundation of modern Mysuru. There is a special lecture on the maharaja's contribution, organised by History Department, University of Mysore.
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.