Dec 2018

KARNATAKA   Global telecom to set up research centre in Bengaluru   Global telecom, British Telecommunications giant, said it plans to set up a research centre in Bengaluruin partnership with the Indian Institute of Science. The British Telecom Indian Research Centre will focus on the development of artificial intelligence, mobility and cyber-security technologies for use in the company’s programmes, products, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Centre turns down Karnataka minority-tag plea for Lingayats   The Centre has rejected the Karnataka government’s recommendation to accord minority status to Lingayats.   The Centre said that Karnataka’s March 23 request was examined by the ministry of home affairs and the National Commission for Minorities. While pointing out that the demand had been considered … Read more

KARNATAKA     ·        After 32 years, Chennai finally gets a statue of Karunanidhi ð  After nearly 32 years, Chennai city has a statue of former chief minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi. ð  Earlier, Chennai had a statue of Karunanidhi on Anna Salai at Wellington Junction but it was severely damaged during the violence … Read more

KARNATAKA     3rd Edition of Women’s national boxing championships begins   Third edition of women’s national boxing championships begins in Vijayanagara, Karnataka. Country’s top boxers will be vying for top honours as the tournament will be held at the JSW Sports-owned Inspire Institute of Sport till 6th of the next month.   World Championship … Read more

KARNATAKA     ·        Karnataka Cabinet approved a grant of Rs.8,037.87 crore for development works ð  The Karnataka State Cabinet approved a grant of Rs.8,037.87 crore for the development works in the city under the Chief Minister’s Nava Bengaluru Scheme. ð  The funds will be released over the next three years and the works will be executed by the Bruhat Bengaluru … Read more

KARNATAKA   GSI ore finds in southern states   Geological Survey of India recently augmented 89.22 metric tonnes of iron ore resources from Yerraballi, Arnakonda and Chandoli Ambaripeta blocks in Karimnagar, Rebbannapalli, Adilabad and Gurimalla, Dabripet, Abbapur and Mallampalli in Khammam and Warangal districts.   Taking stock of GSI’s work for the past 10 years, … Read more

KARNATAKA   State zoos to replicate Mysuru zoo model for wildlife conservation   The zoological gardens in the State will soon be taking up the challenge of educating the people in their surroundings on issues of human-animal conflict and conservation.   These zoos in North, Central and Southern Karnataka will be emulating the ‘Mysuru zoo model’, which has … Read more

KARNATAKA   Centre’s GST cut likely to cost Karnataka Rs 14,000 crore   At a time when revenue collection in Karnataka is stabilising after the launch of GSTin July last year, the Centre’s decision to slash tax rates and proposal to fix single standard rate below 18% has jolted the state administration as it is likely to dent its earnings.   … Read more

KARNATAKA   Kaiga power station-1 creates a world record yet again     Karnataka’s Kaiga has once again made the country proud by creating a world record for the longest uninterrupted operation for 941 days, thereby breaking the earlier record of 940 days by the United Kingdom.   Kaiga Generating Station (KGS-1) equalled the world … Read more

KARNATAKA Karavali Utsav to be inaugurated on 21st December in Mangaluru   The Karavali Utsavto be inaugurated on 21st December in Mangaluru. A host of cultural activities are set to enthral people during the festival. The district in-charge Minister U.T. Khader will inaugurate the exhibition at a formal function at 6 p.m., music director Gurukiran will inaugurate the festival … Read more