February 2019

KARNATAKA   Karnataka budget: Transport sector hopes for bigger budget slice this time   The transport sector is expecting a good deal in the state budgeton February 8. The areas which need focus are strengthening the public transport system, Rs 500-Rs 1,000 crore direct subsidy for BMTC so that it can slash fares and expand its fleet, aid … Read more

KARNATAKA   Drought effect: Karnataka likely to see 26% slump in food production Karnataka is staring at a huge fall in food production after having seen severe drought conditions during both kharif and rabi seasons in 2018-19. Officials in the agriculture department have estimated the slump in food grains and pulses production to be around 26%. The state … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka launches digital platform for Agro land conversion   Karnataka government introduced a dedicated digital platform for the speedy processing of land records. Karnataka Revenue Minister R V Deshpande on Wednesday officially launched a single window service ‘landrecords.karnataka.gov.in’ for the hassle-free processing of agricultural land. The newly launched eco-system will complete the required process within … Read more

KARNATAKA   Indias First Agromet Forecast Centre Inaugurated In Karnataka   Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan, inaugurated the North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre (NKAFC),India’s first agreement forecast centre, at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Dharwad, Karnataka. The main objective of the centre … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka launched a major water conservation scheme Jalamrutha   Karnataka State government launched a major water conservation scheme titled‘Jalamrutha’, which focuses on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. The scheme was initiated by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department and was cleared by the State Cabinet. Chief Minister D. Kumaraswamy launched the scheme in Bengaluru. Jalamrutha will deploy … Read more

KARNATAKA ·         Bengaluru South has highest number of school dropouts ð  Bengaluru South has the highest number of students out of school, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Primary Education. Kalaburagi and Yadgir are the other districts with a high number of out-of-school students. ð  Migration and disinterest in studies were found … Read more

KARNATAKA   Drones, Balloons Banned In Bengaluru Ahead Of Aero India 2019   Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, aircraft systems and balloons have been banned in Bengaluru for security reasons during the five-day Aero India 2019 show.   Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be participating in show and will be showcase around … Read more

KARNATAKA   Drought pulls down Karnataka growth to 9.6% from 10.4%   Farmers’ distress has rubbed off on the state’s economic performance, and is expected to pull down the overall growth to 9.6% from 10.4% in the previous year, even as other sectors are poised for decent growth. The 2018-19 Economic Survey released Friday estimates agricultural sector … Read more

KARNATAKA   Muzrai temples to come under three categories   All temples coming under the Hindu Religious Endowment Department would be categorised into ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ categories based on their revenue generation.   “Under Muzrai, there are over 34,000 temples. Those generating more revenue will be under ‘A’, those generating little less revenue will … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka State Panel to submit drought report on 4 February   TheKarnataka State Cabinet sub-committees, formed to tour drought-hit areas, is to submit their report to Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy on February 4. The committee, comprising Mr. Kashempur, Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge, Mines and Geology Minister Rajshekar Patil, and MLA Ajay Singh, visited the Kodchi … Read more