Jan 2020

KARNATAKA   Karnataka plans centre to sort out AI misuse, unethical trade practices Karnataka is likely to have a ‘Centre for Internet of Ethical Things’, perhaps, the world’s first, which will seek to ensure ethical practices in trade and businesses, besides addressing issues like misuse of artificial intelligence, a concern that has been bothering business leaders across … Read more

KARNATAKA   Lingayats may soon move court to secure separate religion status   The contentious issue of according minority religion status to Lingayats is set to resurface with many leaders of the community deciding to pursue their demand in court.   A majority of Lingayat mutts and organisations have banded together to move the Karnataka … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Soon, heli-hop to tourist spots like Hampi, Kabini   After luxury trains and hi-tech buses, tourists will soon be able to take choppers to reach some destinations in the state. Places like Hampi, Kabini and the Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal belt are likely to be part of the heli-tourism circuit. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) is making preparations … Read more

Budget Highlights   Expenditure: The government proposes to spend Rs 30,42,230 crore in 2020-21, which is 12.7% higher than the revised estimate of 2019-20.   Receipts: The receipts (other than net borrowings) are expected to increase by 16.3% to Rs 22,45,893 crore, owing to higher estimated revenue from disinvestments.   GDP growth: The government has … Read more

KARNATAKA     Breakfast scheme for over 2,400 pourakarmikas to be scrapped   The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to cancel the tender of the breakfast scheme for over 2,400 pourakarmikas.   The breakfast scheme for the pourakarmikas was launched in November 2019. A few members raised the issue saying that the quality of … Read more

KARNATAKA Agriculture will get priority in Karnataka Budget Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the next State Budget will accord priority to agriculture. the farmers of the country have not been able to lead a life of financial security and respect, even seven decades after Independence. Heavy rains lashed the State, causing floods … Read more

KARNATAKA     Indian Coast Guard commissions high speed interceptor boat in Mangaluru   Indian Coast Guard commissioning a high-speed interceptor boat in Mangaluru on January 29. The water-jet-propelled vessel deployed for patrolling and rescue operations. The 500 nautical miles at 20 knots and is capable of doing speeds of up to 45 knots. The boat … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Govt moots second airport in Tumakuru or Kolar   The state government on Wednesday sounded off a proposal to build a greenfield airport in either Tumakuru or Kolar to ‘decongest’ Bengaluru air traffic in the years to come. With the HAL airport looking relatively ‘bleak’ in opening itself for civil aviation, the state is scouting for … Read more

KARNATAKA Karnataka ranked 4th in Anemia-free status iron and folic acid tablets to School and colledge students. regular health check-ups and pregnant women being given iron supplements Former Chief Engineer M. Bangaraswamy as the Principal Coordinator and Adviser to Inter-State Water Disputes. Will focus on Cauvery dispute and the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal. 85th Kannada … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Govt moots second airport in Tumakuru or Kolar   The state government on Wednesday sounded off a proposal to build a greenfield airport in either Tumakuru or Kolar to ‘decongest’ Bengaluru air traffic in the years to come. With the HAL airport looking relatively ‘bleak’ in opening itself for civil aviation, the state is scouting for … Read more