Top news developments in Karnataka on March 13, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Karnataka Media Academy and Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Karnataka will present TSR Memorial, Mohare Hanumantharaya, Development and Environment Journalism awards for the last four years. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Revenue Minister R. Ashok will present the awards at Ravindra Kalakshetra, J.C. Road, from 4 p.m. onwards.
2. University of Agricultural Sciences-Bangalore and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, are jointly organizing the 21st All India Inter – Agricultural Universities’ Youth Festival, at Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad International Convention Centre, UAS-B, GKVK campus, from 9 a.m. onwards.
3. A Puppet festival is being jointly organized by Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan today. It features a lecture on Navarasa in paintings and sculptures by Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal, art historian and UNESCO scholar, 5.30 p.m.; Puppet show Lanka dahana directed by Dalavayi Tirupalu, from 6 p.m. The programmes will be held at ESV Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on Race Course Road.
1. Union Minister A. Narayanaswamy to participate in conference of beneficiaries of Union and State government schemes at Raichur at 11.30 a.m.
2. Justice Shivaraj Patil to participate in an interaction on women and Constitution organised to celebrate Women’s Day, at Kannada Bhavan in Kalaburagi at 11 a.m.
3. Media meet by EPS 95 Employees’ Federation on their demands, in Hubballi
4. Media meet by Raita Sena on their convention in Hubballi at 12 noon
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels abduct 130 patients from hospitals in eastern Congo, escalating conflict and sparking international concern.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin increases financial aid for fishermen affected by Sri Lankan Navy, urges lasting solution.
Smooth SSLC exam day in Ernakulam with easy Malayalam paper, proper revision sessions, and over 32,900 students across 325 centers.
Ash Monday dissent by Catholic Nazrani Sangham against Syro-Malabar Church circular on Mass celebrations.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
‘Sati Sulochana’, the first Kannada talkie, was remembered in a session during the ongoing 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival