Top news developments in Karnataka on October 26, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on October 26, 2023
1. The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy continues, with the latter calling a press meet today. Yesterday, Mr. Shivakumar proposed that Ramanagar district, where Janata Dal (Secular) has a strong hold, be renamed “Bengaluru South district.” There has been a running turf war between the two Vokkaliga leaders for control over this region.
2. Twelve persons died and one was injured when an SUV rammed into a parked tanker on the outskirts of Chikkaballapur, near Bengaluru, this morning. The deceased — three women, eight men and a child — were heading from Andhra Pradesh towards Bengaluru when the driver failed to notice the parked tanker and crashed into it.
3. There are traffic restrictions around Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru in view of the World Cup match in Bengaluru today.
4. The newly appointed Additional Judge of High Court of Karnataka Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy was welcomed today by Chairman of Karnataka State Bar Council, Bengaluru. The programme was held in Court Hall No 1, Principal Bench, High Court of Karnataka, this morning.
5. Hamsajyothi Trust is organising the 60th birthday felicitation of R. Srinivas. Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao will inaugurate the programme. Former Minister and MLC M.R. Sitaram will release the felicitation volume titled “Koustuba”. The programme will be held at Ravindra Kalakshetra on J.C. Road, from 4.30 p.m.
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Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, to hold district development coordination and monitoring committee meeting, zilla panchayat hall at Mangaluru today.
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Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
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