Dec 2019

KARNATAKA   Gabbur in Raichur is Karnataka’s best police station: Survey Gabbur police station in Raichur district has been ranked the best in Karnataka and figures among the top 10 in the country. In October, the Union home ministry appointed Grant Thornton to survey 79 police stations across the country and rank them. Aberdeen police station in … Read more

INTERNATIONAL International Tea Day 2019 The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago. … Read more

KARNATAKA Mysore University to set up separate Department of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Studies The University of Mysore (UoM) is to set up a separate Department of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Studies (DDRS) on its campus at Manasagangotri. It was approved by the University of Mysore Academic Council. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor G Hemantha Kumar. With this, UoM … Read more

KARNATAKA Sakala scheme: Bengaluru is the worst performer Bengaluru Urban district emerged worst performer in implementing Sakala, a flagship scheme that ensures time-bound delivery of government services to citizens. Bengaluru urban finished last among 30 districts in October, and secured the 29th rank in November. Vijayapura was at the bottom of the heap in the … Read more

KARNATAKA     Karnataka: Industry-friendly uniform taxation system on anvil Responding to the long-pending demand of industrialists, the government announced a uniform tax collection system for industries. The new system, which will be transparent and industry friendly, will be rolled out after obtaining cabinet nod. At present, different local bodies have adopted different methods of … Read more

KARNATAKA     DK dist tops state with 65% FASTag collection: NHAI   Dakshina Kannada district continues to be top in FASTag implementation in the state, with 65 per cent of electronic toll collection through the RFID-enabled tag. Two out of three toll booths in the district have been collecting nearly 70 per cent of toll through FASTag, according to … Read more

KARNATAKA   Bengalurus University of Agricultural Sciences to host Indian Science Congress University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru planned to host the 107th Indian Science Congress from 3rd to 7th of January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the conference to be attended by over 15,000 delegates, including Nobel laureates, scientists, academicians, students, farmers, among others. Indian … Read more

KARNATAKA     Mining rehab plans unviable, Karnataka can’t access Rs 25,000 crore The government literally has Rs 24,997 crore on tap to develop three mining-ravaged districts of Ballari, Tumakuru and Chitradurga, but it cannot lay hands on the cash as it has not been able to present a viable revival plan to the Supreme … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka Bank launches tab banking service Karnataka Bank digital initiative launched KBL Xpress SB Accounts a digitized version for opening Savings Bank account through TAB Banking on the spot. The TAB banking account opening process, the Bank can on-board the prospective customer and open the Savings Bank Account. The Bank official visit the customer’s place and open … Read more

KARNATAKA   BLR airport started its function on the new South Runway   The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru started its operations on the new South Runway. The operation began with the landing of the first flight on the 4,000-metres long and 45-meters wide airstrip. With this, the BLR Airport has become the first in the country to operate independent parallel … Read more