Top news developments in Karnataka on October 25, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. Deepavali is being celebrated across Karnataka, the mid-day of the three-day festival today being the Lakshmi Puja day. After two years of COVID-19, this year’s festival is being celebrated with a renewed fervour, though, with new awareness on sound and air pollution, many are opting out of the tradition of bursting crackers.
2. KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar is holding a press conference today to give an overview of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, that traversed 500 kilometres in Karnataka before moving to Telangana. The Yatra evoked good response in Karnataka.
3. Bengaluru residents will be able to experience the solar eclipse for about 45 minutes on Tuesday. Only 10% of the eclipse will be visible between 5.12 pm to 5.49 pm. Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has come out with short YouTube reels explaining the solar eclipse in local languages, including Kannada, to dispel myths surrounding the phenomenon and inculcate scientific temper. In Mysuru too IIA and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium will facilitate solar eclipse viewing at Arivu School to promote scientific temper.
1. CFTRI-Mysuru will hold programmes to mark World Food Day.’
2. There is tension in parts of Shivamogga today following attack on an individual and its communal overtones.
1. Kitturu Utsav will conclude in Belagavi district today.
2. Two person died and more than 40 persons fell ill after consuming contaminated water in Hotpeth village in Yadgir district.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy updates on the rescue efforts for eight trapped persons in Srisailam tunnel.
AIADMK takes credit for increasing Mullaperiyar reservoir storage level, criticizes DMK government, promises to fight for Tamil Nadu's rights.
Telangana faces intense summer with above-normal temperatures, potential heat waves, and increased pressure on public health and resources.
Tamil Nadu Governor emphasizes society's role in addressing mental health issues, urging compassion and care for the less fortunate.
Authorities reject commercial ventures near BRT Tiger Reserve, emphasizing conservation efforts and adherence to environmental protection guidelines.
MLC elections: All set for vote counting today, 800 counting staff deployed in Karimnagar
Congress intensifies efforts to strengthen organization in States with upcoming elections, focusing on ground-level organization and alliance dynamics.
Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu on Sunday reiterated the State government’s commitment to the two-language policy and also dismissed allegations about the all-party meeting on delimitation.
Coastal erosion threatens Kulasekarapattinam while land expansion due to accretion poses challenges in Manappad, Thoothukudi district.
University of Kerala researchers discover two new jumping spider species in India's Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, expanding Epidelaxia's range.
Mukul Saran Mathur, new GM of South Western Railway, brings 30+ years of experience in Indian Railways.
Clarification on false reports of Blue Flag certification revocation for Rushikonda Beach by Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad.
Over 500 locations raided in Cyberabad for drug abuse, gambling, prostitution, and traffic violations by multiple police wings.