Top news developments in Karnataka on October 12, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Following a meeting with Transport Department yesterday, taxi aggregators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido are supposed to stop auto services from today. Transport Commissioner has said that they will have to apply and get new licences before they can restart services. It remains to be seen today if indeed all app-based auto hailing services will be unavailable.
2. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and his predecessor B.S. Yediyurappa continue their Vijaya Sankalpa Yatre. Today they are set to address meetings in Belagavi, Vijayanagara and Koppal districts.
3. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi continues his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka. He is currently in central Karnataka and heading towards north Karnataka, with several meetings along the way.
4. Kannada Sahitya Parishath is organising a seminar to discuss the implementation of the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill, 2022. The seminar will be attended by Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy, Minister for Energy and Kannada and Culture, V. Sunil Kumar, former Minister H.K. Patil, Jnanpith award recipient Dr. Chandrasekhara Kambara, senior writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, poet and lyricist Doddarangegowda among others. It will be held on the Parishath premises in Chamarajpet from 11 a.m. onwards.
5. The Association of People with Disability is organising 5th N.S. Hema Memorial lecture and 6th N.S. Hema Memorial award 2022 presentation programme for outstanding NGOs in the disability sector in south India. Dr. B. Ramana Rao, philanthropic physician, K.S. Latha Kumari, Director, Department of Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, are chief guests. Preethi Srinivasan, founder of Soulfree, will deliver a lecture on disability and inclusion. The event will be held at India Campus Crusade for Christ, No. 1407, Hennur Main Road, St. Thomas Town, Lingarajapuram from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
6. Bangalore Gayana Samaj is organising a music concert as part of the 52nd music conference. There will be a percussion ensemble directed by M. Vasudeva Rao. The programme will be held on the Gayana Samaj premises on K.R. Road, from 6 p.m. onwards.
7. National Gallery of Modern Arts, Bengaluru, and Ministry of Culture, Government of India, are organising a landscape painting demonstration, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibition titled ‘Reflections: Man and Nature’ on the paintings of Bireswar Sen (1897 - 1974). It will be inaugurated at 3 p.m. The exhibition will be on till October 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on its premises, NGMA, No. 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road.
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.