Oct 2018

KARNATAKA   Karnataka is to organise the annual Organics and Millets International Trade Fair   The Karnataka State Department of Agriculture is set to organise the annualOrganics and Millets International Trade Fair in Bengaluru from January 18 to 20. The theme for this event is ‘K-Source, celebrating the State of Karnataka as the source for Next Gen Smart … Read more

KARNATAKA     Tribal and dalit literary study centre established at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Karnataka   Upon the approval of University’sAcademic Council (AC),Ramanika Gupta Centre for Tribal and Dalit Literary Studies and Development has been established at the Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University in Ballari, Karnataka. The Ramanika Trust donated 5 lakh for the purpose. The interest accrued will be … Read more

KARNATAKA   BRTS announces promotional fare of ₹5   In a bid to popularise the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), the trial run of which began two days ago, a promotional fare of ₹ 5 has been announced by Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS.   The fare would be common for all stations on the stretch and the … Read more

KARNATAKA     ₹178-crore relief to coconut growers for withered crop in Karnataka   As coconut palms cultivated on over 44,547 hectares in 11 major districts withered owing to severe drought in the State in 2015-17, the State government has decided to compensate growers by releasing ₹178 crore.     A large number of growers in Chamarajanagar, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Now, State govt. to examine private varsities   The Higher Education Department has decided to follow the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) footsteps and form several committees to review the functioning of all private universities in the State. The UGC, after receiving complaints from students regarding inadequate infrastructure and poor strength of teaching staff … Read more

KARNATAKA   BIAL chose L&T for Bengaluru airport T2 project   Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) gave L&T Constructionits project to construct its Terminal-2 (T2) at the Kempegowda International Airpor The project worth around Rs.3,036 crore. The 2,55,000 sq.mt Phase 1 of T2 will augment the capacity of the airport by 25 million passengers per annum.  The work includes design, … Read more

KARNATAKA   Isro satellite maps to help BBMP augment revenues   From January, the cash-strapped BBMP is expected to go for an overhaul and augment its revenues with the help of Isro in tax collection, clearing of encroachments, safeguarding lakes, violating of building bylaws etc.   The BBMP had signed an MoU with Isro in … Read more