KARNATAKA     Karnataka government launches drive to eradicate tuberculosis   The health and family welfare department has urged the over 28 lakh people in Karnataka who have recovered from Covid-19 to undergo voluntary testing to rule out tuberculosis infection. The state government is conducting a special TB test drive across Karnataka from August 16 … Read more

KARNATAKA   At 83,000 hectares, Karnataka has third highest forest encroachments   With more than 83,000 hectares of its forest land under encroachment, Karnataka has the third highest illegal occupancy of forests in India, behind only Madhya Pradesh and Assam, notwithstanding efforts by consecutive governments. According to data from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, … Read more

KARNATAKA KVGB launches ‘fruits’ portal to assist farmers avail crop loan   Farmers who are finding it difficult to avail crop loans and other facilities, can now easily get a loan, without the need to run from pillar to post from banks to the sub-registrar’s office to furnish details, as the Karnatak Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), Dharwad, launched … Read more

KARNATAKA   Tech glitches: Only 1% of taxpayers file returns in Karnataka   A large number of taxpayers in Karnataka have faced problems in filing their returns because of glitches on the new e-filing portal, which the Centre launched on June 7. Hardly 1 lakh of about 90 lakh taxpayers have been able to complete the process … Read more

KARNATAKA   Dharwad poised to be a major industrial cluster in Karnataka   The state government has embarked upon a new industrial policy which is focusing on development of the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. This corridor passes through Dharwad. As the district has ample scope for major players to set up their plants here, 5,200 acres … Read more

KARNATAKA   Centre, state must conduct caste census: Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah   Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah  said BJP leader Rama Jois filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging reservation to backward classes, dalits and women in local bodies. RSS leaders are against reservation and their hidden agenda is to change the Indian Constitution. Siddaramaiah … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka passes order on National Education Policy   Karnataka became the first state to issue an order to implement the National Education Policy, 2020 with effect from academic year 2021-2022. Higher education minister Ashwath Narayan announced this after convening a meeting with officials of the education department and state higher education council.   As per that, students … Read more

KARNATAKA   HC to Karnataka govt: Place on record orders passed on lawmakers   The high court directed the state government to place on record orders passed regarding withdrawal of cases against MPs and MLAs after September 16, 2020. This comes a day after the Supreme Court order stipulating that no case against an MP or MLA could be … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: 71% wells witnessed rise in water levels in last decade In the last decade, 71% of the wells analysed in the state have reported an increase in water level, according to data by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). In Karnataka, the Groundwater Directorate analyses the water level every month. The figure pertains to the period between November … Read more

KARNATAKA   New tourist hotspots added to Hassan’s list of getaways Last year, the tourism department had added many tourist spots to the list of go-to destinations in district, taking their number to 33. The additions included temples, hill stations, particularly trekking destinations with viewpoints, waterfalls and parks. According to sources in district tourist department, the newly … Read more