Top news developments in Karnataka on October 8, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 8, 2023
1. The death toll in the Saturday’s explosion at a firecracker godown in Attibele has increased to 14 today
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is visiting the firecracker explosion spot in Attibele today
3. Kannada Janashakti Kendra, and Dr. Narahalli Prathistana, Bengaluru, are jointly organising the Narahalli award and Narahalli Dashamana Purskara presentation ceremony. Narahalli Award will be given to Ch. Ha. Raghunath and Narahalli Dashamana Purskara will be given to Jogi (Girish Rao Hatwar). The event will be held at Dr. H.N. Multimedia Auditorium, National College, Basavanagudi, at 10.30 a.m.
4. The Mythic Society is organising two lectures today. Dasara celebrations in Sringeri: Relationship with Vijayanagara by Dr. L.N. Swamy, Researcher, Editor, Puravrutha Samshodhana Patrike, Mysuru. Lecture 2 - Preface to Temple Architecture by M.N. Prabhakar, Researcher, and retired Bank officer, from Mysuru. The programme will be held in Centenary Auditorium, The Mythic Society, Nrupathunga Road, from 11 a.m.
5. Akhila Bharatiya Itihasa Sankalana Yojana, New Delhi, jointly with Surana College (Autonomous) and The Mythic Society (Knowledge Partner) is organising a Women Historians’ National seminar today. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Balmukund Pandey, National Organising Secretary, ABISY, New Delhi. The programme will be held at Vidyaranya Sabhagraha, Jana Seva Vidya Kendra, Chennenahalli, at 4 p.m.
6. Akshara Aaradhane published by Sawanna will be released today. Film actor and director Ramesh Aravind and Jogi, writer and editor, Kannada Prabha Puravani, will be the chief guests. Writers, Gangavathi Pranesh, Dr. Virupaksha Devaramane, Rangaswamy Mookanahalli, Dr. Shwetha B.C., Dr. Sharanu Hullu, Vasant Giliyar and Jagadish Sharma Sampa will attend. The programme will be held at B.P. Wadia Hall, Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi, from 10 a.m.
7. National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will be screening films on Gandhi, “Then Came Gandhi”, and “Gandhi Rediscovered” at the Auditorium, NGMA premises, No. 49, Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road, from 5.30 p.m.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
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.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.
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