Top news developments in Karnataka on October 23, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Maha Bodhi Society, Bengaluru, is celebrating the birth centenary of Acharya Buddharakkhita Mahathera. Inauguration of a 25-feet Buddha statue by Panyaloka Thero, meditation teacher, author and director of the publication wing of Mahabodhi, Bengaluru. Member of Parliament for Bangalore Central P.C. Mohan and MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao will be attending the event as chief guest. The programme will be held at the Maha Bodhi Society premises, 14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar:
2. Karnataka Veerashaiva Vidyabhivruddhi Samsthe is organising Sri Basaveshwara birth anniversary and Shivakumaraswamy remembrance programme. As part of the programme, there will be a talk by Dr. Rudresh Adarangi, Assistant Professor, Kannada, Government Arts College Bengaluru. The event will be held at Sri Basaveshwara Sujnana Mantapa, 17th Cross, Magadi Chord Road, Vijayanagar from 10 a.m.
3. Aneka Theatre Group, Bengaluru, is staging a play titled ‘Navilu Purana’ at Bharat Scouts and Guides premises, Palace Road, near Maharani Science College, from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
1. Karnataka Rajya Kooli Kabbaliga Sangha will address a press conference about OBC Conference in Kalaburagi at 11.30 am.
2. Residents of Ramateerth locality will address press regarding Lakshadeepotsava programme in Kalaburagi at 11.30 am.
1. Candle light march in the evening to highlight the fate of heritage buildings in Mysuru and drum up support to save them
2. Kodagu District Administration and ZP to celebrate International Day of Ayurveda
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.