July 2021

KARNATAKA Tenancy Act: Karnataka govt may face teething troubles, say experts   The new Model Tenancy Act (MTA), soon to be adopted by the state government, is expected to boost the real estate sector particularly in the rental space but its implementation may not be a cakewalk, say experts. Karnataka will be the first state … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka will continue to contribute significantly to India’s growth: BS Yediyurappa   Karnataka has always been a pioneer in science, technology, and innovation and will continue to contribute significantly to India’s growth, said caretaker chief minister BS Yediyurappa.   The chief minister was responding to Biocon chairperson Kiran Majumdar Shaw’s appreciation for ‘progressive development’ … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: New campaign in Udupi to collect smartphones for poor students The department of public instruction has launched a campaign in Udupi district to collect old or spare smartphones from well-off residents and distribute them among poor students. The initiative follows a survey, which revealed that 2,688 children in the district are unable … Read more

KARNATAKA   Conserve 14th century mandapam: Experts   Experts asked the Telangana government to conserve Bhogini Mandapam, the 14th century royal dance hall, on Rachakonda hills.   Kings who ruled from Rachakonda patronised Bhoginis, royal courtesans, who were talented in singing and dancing.   Bhoga Mandapam, which survived till date atop a hill in Rachakonda, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka releases more water from KRS, Kabini dams   The water pathways of the Cauvery recorded heavy inflow on Thursday with Karnataka releasing more water from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini dams to the state.   A public works department (PWD) official at the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur said Karnataka had increased … Read more

KARNATAKA   Film industry in Karnataka says cap on capacity must go     A week after the Karnataka government permitted cinema halls to reopen, the film industry in the state is still holding back on going ahead with exhibiting movies. It is citing the 50% cap on audiences and the lack of new movies … Read more

KARNATAKA   Over 1.3 lakh children not going to school in Karnataka: Survey As many as 1,26,245 children (3 to 6 years) living in rural areas and 8,718 kids (6 to 18 years) in urban localities are not attending school, the high court was informed. Senior advocate KN Phanindra, who is assisting the high court … Read more

KARNATAKA   Electric Bike Taxi scheme in Karnataka   Yediyurappa(Karnataka CM) has unveiled the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi scheme-2021. This taxi scheme will serve as a bridge between daily commuters and public transport. The scheme focuses on the reduction of travelling time and the inconvenience in reaching the bus, railway and also metro stations. Highlights: … Read more

KARNATAKA   Tamil Nadu CM urges Karnataka’s Yediyurappa to drop Mekedatu project   Responding to Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa’s letter urging not to oppose the Mekedatu dam project, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin reiterated that the project was against the interests of Tamil Nadu’s farmers and requested him not to pursue … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: KSRTC hopes to cash in on revenge tourism   After facing months of pandemic-induced challenges, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is hoping that the trend of ‘revenge tourism’ will lift its revenue. It plans to introduce 25 tour packages by August-end, offering to take people from the tech capital to various … Read more