Top news developments from Karnataka on August 15, 2022

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today

Students, Artists, during full dress rehearsal for 75th years of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (Independence day) celebrations, at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, in Bengaluru on August 13, 2022. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K.

1. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and the Government of Karnataka’s Independence Day programme at the Manekshaw Parade Ground, Bengaluru.

2. Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Trust is organising Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna birth anniversary and Independence Day programme at Devraj Urs Circle, near City Railway Station, Bengaluru. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to participate.

3. Congress to take out a padayatra (foot march) from Sangolli Rayana circle to Basavanagudi National College grounds in Bengaluru to mark the 75^th anniversary of Independence

75th Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru

On August 15, 2022, the 75th year of independence was celebrated at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, in Bengaluru as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. | Video Credit: K Murali Kumar

From North Karnataka

1. A nine-km-long national flag is being taken out in a procession in Kalaghatagi to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence.

From South Karnataka

1. Various programmes are being held in Mysuru and other districts in the region to mark the Independence Day celebrations.

From Coastal Karnataka

1. Minister for Kannada and Culture and Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada, V. Sunil Kumar hoisted the national flag at the Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru and delivered Independence Day address.

2. Minister for Ports, Fisheries and Inland Water Transport and Minister in-charge of Udupi District S. Angara hoisted the national flag at the Mahatma Gandhi stadium at Ajjarakadu in Udupi and addressed the gathering on the 75th anniversary of the country’s Independence.