Dec 2018

KARNATAKA   Panel suggests changes in water management in Karnataka   Switching to a micro-irrigation system, use of recycled water for irrigation, and improving rainwater harvesting are among the recommendations made by a high-level committee appointed by the government to suggest ways to implement the Israeli model of agriculture in Karnataka.   Among the policy changes the … 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   Only 5% of funds spent under Smart Cities project in two years   Just about 5% of the total allocation for the Smart Cities project has been spent in Karnataka over the last two years. While ₹1,772 crore has been allocated for the project being implemented in seven cities, only ₹91.34 crore has been … Read more

KARNATAKA   Mid-year review shows State has done well in tax collection   Karnataka has done well in tax collection in the first half of 2018-19 despite drought in some districts, according to the mid-year review (MYR) of State Finances 2018-19.   At the same time, the report notes that for the present year, there is … Read more

  Bill tabled on recruitment procedure in Karnataka   Laying down the procedure to be followed in recruitments, candidate ratio to be maintained at each stage, and the rules on preparation of list of candidates to be selected under direct recruitment conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).   The Bill lays down the procedure for … 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   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     Tamil Nadu to Karnataka: Don’t go ahead with Mekedatu report   Even as Karnataka is determined to go ahead with the Mekedatu reservoir project and preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR), the Tamil Nadu government on warned the state against going ahead with it.   The request of the Karnataka to discuss with the Tamil Nadu … Read more

KARNATAKA     Monsoons fail, 33% dip in food production likely   Karnataka has had another difficult year with both the southwest and the northeast monsoons failing. It has rendered drinking water scarce and is likely to drag down food production by 33%. Although the summer crop is pending, the state government has already revised its food production target for … Read more

KARNATAKA     500 schools in rural, semi-urban areas to get Akshaya Patra boost   In the first phase of Akshaya Patra Foundation’s school rejuvenation programme, 100 schools in rural and semi-urban areas from across India will get a makeover. It will be scaled up to 500 schools in the second phase.   The initiative, School and student transformation … Read more