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KARNATAKA State’s revenue collection post-GST up by just 1% Revenue collection after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime came into force since July 1 last year has not seen a substantial increase in Karnataka.Contrary to the GST Council’s presumptive growth of 14% over the 2015-16 collections, the State has reported a growth of … Read more
KARNATAKA NHAI urged to construct overbridges, underpasses Expressing ire over the alleged attitude of officers of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for neglecting construction of overbridges and underpasses at different places in Chitradurga. Zilla panchayat president Soubhagya Basavarajan alleged that NHAI officers have not taken steps for proper maintenance of … Read more
KARNATAKA Open book exam system for primary education on anvil in Karnataka The state government is contemplating to bring changes in the elementary education examination system. It is mulling to introduce open book exam systems from Std I to V. Currently, students write exams without seeing books. This makes the students look guilty … Read more
KARNATAKA Maternal mortality rate drops 19% in Karnataka The number of women dying during childbirth has sharply declined in Karnataka and stakeholders are crediting the push for institutional deliveries for it. Maternal mortality rates (MMR) in the state fell from 133 (per one lakh births) during 2011-13 to 108 during 2014-16, a 19% dip, according … Read more
KARNATAKA 115 stations in State get free Wi-Fi In an initiative to bridge the digital divide and complement Railways’ mobile applications, 115 railway stations in Karnataka are now equipped with Wi-Fi facilities. According to a release by South Western Railway, railway commuters will now be able to make use of various railway … Read more
KARNATAKA Coming soon, Mysore Silk saris at ₹4,500! The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) has proposed to launch Mysore Silk saris at a price of ₹4,500 to make them affordable and available even for the poor. The ‘budget’ silk saris are expected to be launched during Varamahalakshmi festival in August, and the weaving of … Read more
INTERNATIONAL India improves its childhood index global ranking India has been placed at 113th position in the list of 175 countries in “End of Childhood Index 2018” indexed by global child rights group, Save the Children. The overall score of India in 2018 rose by 14 points from 754 in 2017 to 768 on … Read more
KARNATAKA Government schools to have English-medium classes With the objective of making Kannada-medium government school students ready to compete with those from private English-medium schools, the Education Department here has taken a significant decision to start English-medium classes in government schools on pilot basis in the district. The classes would be introduced … Read more
KARNATAKA · Private schools oppose policy on fee structure in Karnataka ð Private school managements in Karnataka have taken objection to the State government’s new policy on fee structure. The Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka on Tuesday called an emergency meeting of its members to discuss the matter. ð Last month, … Read more
KARNATAKA KSIC to step up production of silk saris to meet demand The State-owned Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC), which enjoys a reputation of manufacturing pure silk saris, will be stepping up its production to meet the growing demand. KSIC is presently producing about 80,000 to 85,000 saris every year, which is not enough … Read more