Oct 2018

KARNATAKA   Now, trade licence a must for medical establishments   A year after abolishing the requirement for medical establishments to obtain a trade licence for registration under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) Act, the State government has reversed its decision.     As of now, private medical establishments are required to obtain environment impact assessment … Read more

KARNATAKA     State government planning to launch new insurance scheme   Since farmers in many parts of the State have failed to get benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana within a stipulated time, the State government is planning to launch a separate insurance scheme to ensure quick compensation settlement to farmers.   The State government … Read more

KARNATAKA   Horticulture Department may stop procuring certified potato seeds soon   The Horticulture Department is expected to stop procuring certified potato seeds from next year.   The department procured certified seeds and sold the same to interested farmers with 50% subsidy.   The department had been encouraging farmers to take up re-plantation of coconut … Read more

KARNATAKA     Coal shortage begins to hit power generation   Karnataka’s power sector is facing concerns after a severe shortage of coal. The Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS), described as the “workhorse of the State power grid”, shut down three units owing to coal shortage.   The RTPS, which has a total installed capacity … Read more

KARNATAKA     AAI signed an agreement with Karnataka state to enhance Mangaluru airport   Airport Authority of India (AAI) signed a memorandum of agreement with Karnataka State government to enhancethe Mangaluru airport. According to AAI, Mangaluru International Airport is to get advanced air navigationaids and advanced security system. The airport will have Advanced Instrument Landing System (ILS), radar and Doppler … Read more

KARNATAKA     1 in 4 young Bengalurean at risk of colorectal cancer   For many decades, colorectal cancer was the seventh most common cancer to affect Indians, but today, it’s the third most common cancer after lung, breast and cervical cancers. In India, it stands fourth among men and third among women.   The … Read more

KARNATAKA     ·        Karnataka cleared Rs.198 crore drinking water project for Ullal ð  The Karnataka State government has cleared a Rs.198-crore drinking water project proposal for Ullal. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launched the Brand Mangaluru campaign and a village camp programme initiated by the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists Union. ð  Mr.Kumaraswamy said that the city has the potential to grow on … Read more

KARNATAKA     Karnataka CM announced formation of Kodagu Development Authority   Karnataka Chief Minister D.Kumaraswamyannounced the formation of the Kodagu Development Authority. The authority is to enable speedy reconstruction of the district, parts of which were ravaged by floods and landslips.  So far, the State government funded Rs.127 crore for the rehabilitation works in the district. The objective … Read more

KARNATAKA     BBMP introduced app for its health inspectors and medical officers   Karnataka’s Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) has developed an in-house app for its health inspectors and medical officers. The app will help the health department officials to levy fines on those found to be using banned plastic items. They will be able to take a photo of … Read more

KARNATAKA   ·        Karnataka Govt launches ‘Unnati’ Scheme ð  The Karnataka Department of Social Welfare has launched Unnati, a scheme to foster entrepreneurs working on rural and social impact technologies from SC/ST background. ð  As part of the scheme, the department will invest up to Rs 20 crore to create end-to-end support infrastructure for start-ups … Read more