Top news developments in Karnataka on May 25, 2022
The Hindu
1. With two authors — Devanur Mahadeva and G. Ramakrishna — withdrawing permission to include th
1. With two authors — Devanur Mahadeva and G. Ramakrishna — withdrawing permission to include their texts in school textbooks following the furore over syllabus revision in Karnataka, Government’s next move is being keenly watched.
2. Jagruta Naagarikaru Karnataka holds discussion with education experts regarding textbook preparation and revision. Among participants are Rajendra Chenni, T.R. Chandrashekar, Prajwal Shastri, Indudhara Hobnnapura, L. Hanumanthaiah, H.S. Raghavendra Rao, Banjagere Jayaprakash, Mavalli Shankar and B. Rajashekara Murthy. The event is at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road, 11 a.m.
3. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is in Davos to participate in World Economic Forum summit.
4. With all parties announcing candidates for Legislative Council elections, stage is set for unanimous elections. Announcement of candidates for Rajya Sabha polls is now awaited.
5. Minister for Housing and Infrastructure V. Sommanna to chair a meeting regarding precautionary measures to be taken for monsoon preparations such as maintenance, solid waste management, road closures and street lighting. MPS and MLAS and members of the western zone of the Greater Bangalore Metropolitan Area to participate, BBMP Central Office, 3 p.m.
After a gap of two years owing to Covid-19, Mango Mela is back in Mysuru with Horticulture Department planning to bring best fruits from major-growing areas.
1. Transport Minister and Ballari In-charge Sriramulu to chair KDP review meeting in Ballari.
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.