Top news developments in Karnataka on September 5, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
1. The Gauri Memorial Trust as part of the Fifth Gauri Memorial Day is organising the Gauri Memorial Lecture on Monday. The lecture will be delivered by well-known film actor Prakash Rai, fact-checked and journalist Mohammed Zubair from Alt News and noted writer and activist Arundathi Roy. During the event, a campaign for withdrawing false charges against Teesta Setalvad and Prof. Ganesh Devy will also be launched. The programme will be held at Scouts and Guides Auditorium, next to Maharani’s College for Women, Palace Road from 5 p.m. onwards.
2. The Confederation of Indian Industry, ISRO, In-Space, NSIL are jointly organising the 7th Bengaluru Space Expo 2022, Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Tumakuru Road at 9.45 a.m.
3. On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, several organisations and institutions, including government departments, have organised programmes and events to be held at different venues across Bengaluru.
The Department of School Education, Literacy and Comprehensive Education Karnataka are jointly organising a State-level Teachers’ Day and state award presentation ceremony. The event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha at 10 a.m.
Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar will be the chief guest at a programme organised by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences at Dhanwantri Hall, RGUHS premises, 10.30 a.m.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will inaugurate the Teachers’ Day programme organised by Department of Higher Education And Technical Education at Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Central College campus, 11 a.m.
Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi, Vice Chancellor of Bengaluru City University will be the chief guest at the Bengaluru City University’s Teachers’ Day event to be held in Dr.C.V. Raman Hall, Central College campus, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi at 11 a.m.
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.