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KARNATAKA     Anti-superstition Act finally comes into force in Karnataka   Three years after the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Bill was passed, it has finally become an Act.   The state social welfare department issued a gazette notification on January 4 to implement the controversial Act. Draft … Read more

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more

KARNATAKA Three more airports in Karnataka Government has got in-principle approvals from the civil aviation ministry for airports in Hassan, Shivamogga and Vijayapura. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said his ministry has given “in-principle” approval for airports at Vijayapura (Rs 150 crore), Hassan (Rs 592 crore) and Shivamogga (Rs 39 crore). newer and smaller airlines … Read more

KARNATAKA   K’taka pays less than 5% edu budget outlay towards RTE fees, says report Karnataka accounted for the third highest number of children studying in private schools under the 25% Right To Education quota, but was seventh when it came to the fee reimbursed by the government to each beneficiary student. This is according … Read more

KARNATAKA Karnataka government likely to ammend Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 to allow Upa Lokayuktas to step in as the competent authority if a complaint is lodged against the Lokayukta or his family. The amendment is aimed at increasing transparency within the quasi-judicial system. The proposed amendment comes in the wake of a number of serious … Read more

KARNATAKA ‘Invest Karnataka-Hubballi’ Submit Invest Karnataka Hubballi Conference, which was conducted to attract investors to invest in tier-II and III cities in north Karnataka over 1,500 business delegates from 50 companies. companies signed memoranda of understanding with the state government to implement projects worth Rs 72,000 crore in north Karantaka region. It is expected to … Read more

KARNATAKA     Anemia-free status: Karnataka ranked 4th   Karnataka has bagged fourth position in the country in anaemia-free status. In less than one year, the state has jumped 13 positions from 17th rank.   In the first quarter of 2019-20, the state stood 17th rank and moved up to 11th position in the second … Read more

KARNATAKA     Karnataka may frame rules for bike-pooling service The government is examining the possibility of legalising two-wheeler sharing/pooling in the state. Sharing/pooling is the third segment after rental bikes and bike taxis in the two-wheeler category. Currently, only rental bikes are allowed in the state under the Rent a Motorcycle scheme and firms … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to amend law to help industries acquire land easily The Karnataka government will soon simplify and expedite the procedure for industries to purchase agricultural land to attract more investors. The CM said the government will introduce amendments to Section 109 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 to facilitate industries purchase land … Read more

KARNATAKA   Mysuru to host Karnataka’s first tribal museum The Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI) is gearing up to set up state’s first tribal museum in Mysuru. Around 50 tribal communities have been identified in Karnataka. The museum will showcase culture, tradition and lifestyles of various tribal communities. Another feature of this museum will … Read more