Jan 2020

KARNATAKA   Bengaluru to get doorstep delivery of all govt documents a move that is going to resonate with the aspirations of Bengaluru’s busy lifestyle, the state government launched its ‘doorstep delivery’ application and web portal. From Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka health cards to BBMP Khathas and from domicile certificates to police verification certificates, Bengaluru will … Read more

Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU to resolve Bodo issue to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam, currently spread over four districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. villages dominated by Bodos that were presently outside the BTAD would be included and those with non-Bodo population would be excluded The … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka braces for likely cut in share of central taxes There are strong indications that the 15th Finance Commission will reduce states’ share of tax devolution, a prospect that would adversely hit Karnataka, which is already reeling from a shortfall in central grants due to the state. While the exact percentage decrease is … 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 fitted … Read more

Indian Navy launches ‘Operation Vanilla’ Indian Navy launches ‘Operation Vanilla’ to help cyclone-hit Madagascar INS Airavat has been deployed for ‘Operation Vanilla’ The ship is carrying five pallets each of victualing, clothing and naval stores along with three pallets of medicines   India successfully test-fires K-4 missile On January 19, 2020, India successfully test-fired 3,500 … Read more

KARNATAKA   Centre to auction 21 enemy properties in Karnataka Of the 9,400 immovable enemy properties that will soon go under the hammer, 21 assets are in Karnataka. Earlier this week, the Centre announced that a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by home minister Amit Shah would monitor the disposal of the enemy properties. The Centre, which has … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka government moots selling sand online   In a bid to cub over exploitation of riverbeds by the rampant illegal sand mining rackets and ensuring quality sand to citizens at fair price, chief minister BS Yediyurappa has embarked on preparing a new sand policy that would include modern features such as online procurement … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Census, NPR to begin on April 15 The eighth population census process along with the controversial National Population Register (NPR) will begin in Karnataka in April. In the first phase, officials will take a census of houses — also known as house-listing phase — between April 15 and May 29. Meanwhile, for the first … Read more

KARNATAKA   Centre to auction 21 enemy properties in Karnataka Of the 9,400 immovable enemy properties that will soon go under the hammer, 21 assets are in Karnataka. Earlier this week, the Centre announced that a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by home minister Amit Shah would monitor the disposal of the enemy properties. The Centre, which has … Read more

KARNATAKA   Yoga Science meet was organized in Bengaluru The Yoga Science meet was organized as part of the ongoing 107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Bengaluru on 5 January 2020. The meet was addressed by the head of SVYASA Yoga deemed University Dr. HR Nagendra. The 107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) is held from 3-7 January 2020 at the University … Read more