March 2019

KARNATAKA     Karnataka set to choke Krishna flows into TS, AP   As the two Telugu States — Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — are grappling with the issues in Krishna water sharing among themselves and continue their arguments before the Brijesh Kumar Tribunal to finalise their share, neighbouring Karnataka is quietly getting ready to … Read more

KARNATAKA   Bengaluru FC crowned ISL champions for the first time   Bengaluru FC clinched their maiden Indian Super League title as Rahul Bheke found a championship-winning header in the final against FC Goa   The two teams were locked 0-0 after 90 minutes.   FC Goa’s Ferran Corominas, with 16 goals, wins the Indian … Read more

KARNATAKA   Indias to fight hypothermia, Bracelets from Bengaluru saving babies in Papua New Guinea   Bempuis made in India Hypothermia alert device and the Bempu was invented in 2016 by Bengaluru-based Ratul Narain, who is an alumnus of Stanford University. Currently, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)is using the device extensively in PNG, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka Govt launched the Jal Amrutha scheme   Jala Amrutha will be major water conservation scheme that will focus on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. State government has sanctioned grant of Rs 500 crore. Under it, state government aims to rejuvenate 14,000 waterbodies and building 12,000 check-dams in next two years. Karnataka government … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka social sector spending jumped 268% in 10 years   Indicating efforts to attain greater inclusion in development, social sector expenditure in Karnataka jumped by about 268% in a decade—ending March 31, 2019—with the annual spending on the sector having nearly touched Rs 1 lakh crore in 2018-19. Among other things, social sector spending includes … Read more

KARNATAKA   Dholes in 49 habitats prone to extinction, says study   Rapid human-induced changes in land-use patterns and fragmentation of natural habitats have resulted in fractured, spatially structured dhole (Asiatic wild dog) populations, with the source population typically restricted to protected areas, a new scientific paper has revealed. It found that dholes in at least 49 … Read more

KARNATAKA   Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch development projects in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu   Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to launch various development projects. Mr Modi will dedicate the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Terminal at Bengaluru to the nation. He will also dedicate the ESIC Hospital and Medical College, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka sees surge in private vehicles; buses far behind   Transport department records show the number of private vehicles registered in the state almost doubled between 2011-12 and 2018-19 (till January): two-wheelers (77.4 lakh to 1.5 crore) and cars (12.7 lakh to 24.7 lakh). However, the number of buses (stage carriages, contract carriages, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Facebook announces AI for a social good summit   Facebook said it’s ‘AI for India Summit’ will be organised on March 26, 2019, in Bengaluru.   The summit focused on discussing inclusive growth and solutions to the most enduring social challenges.   The Summit will bring together key representatives from the AI (Artificial … Read more

KARNATAKA   Mysuru to be air-linked to Kochi in April   Mysuru, which is already air-linked to Chennai, will soon be connected to Kochi as well.   Though the date for the start of services was not mentioned in the release, sources at the Mysuru airport said air services will become operational between the two … Read more