February 2019

KARNATAKA ·         Bengaluru South has highest number of school dropouts ð  Bengaluru South has the highest number of students out of school, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Primary Education. Kalaburagi and Yadgir are the other districts with a high number of out-of-school students. ð  Migration and disinterest in studies were found … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka budget: Transport sector hopes for bigger budget slice this time   The transport sector is expecting a good deal in the state budgeton February 8. The areas which need focus are strengthening the public transport system, Rs 500-Rs 1,000 crore direct subsidy for BMTC so that it can slash fares and expand its fleet, aid … Read more

KARNATAKA   Sports Ministry demands Rs.500 crore for its promotion   The Karnataka Ministry for Youth Empowerment and Sportssaid that he has sought 500 crore for the sports promotion and to build infrastructure facilities in the State Budget for 2019-20. Four divisions, the coastal region, Bengaluru, North Karnataka, and Hyderabad Karnataka, have been identified for sports promotion. The State government … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka State Panel to submit drought report on 4 February   TheKarnataka State Cabinet sub-committees, formed to tour drought-hit areas, is to submit their report to Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy on February 4. The committee, comprising Mr. Kashempur, Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge, Mines and Geology Minister Rajshekar Patil, and MLA Ajay Singh, visited the Kodchi … Read more