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KARNATAKA Karnataka flood loss pegged at ₹6,000 crore The Karnataka government has estimated the damage to crop and public/private infrastructure by heavy rains and floods at ₹6,000 crore and has decided to seek immediate relief of ₹3,000 crore from the Centre. The death toll from various rain-related incidents across the State has touched 24. Chief Minister B.S. … Read more
KARNATAKA Anand Mahal may become tourism information centre The ancient Anand Mahal built during the Adil Shahi era could be turned into a tourism information centre if the government gives approval to a proposal being prepared by the district administration. The district has numerous enchanting monuments attracting a large number of visitors … Read more
INTERNATIONAL UAE adopts National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 The UAE Cabinet has adopted the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031. Its aims at positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 and to develop an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the country. The … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka: Fuel prices, Andhra Pradesh’s booze ban could boost state revenues Faced with a resource crunch, the Karnataka government is hoping for a rise in revenue thanks to rising fuel prices and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh’s move to prohibit liquor sales in some parts there. The Andhra government on Tuesday decided … Read more
KARNATAKA ‘Invest Karnataka-Hubballi’ Submit Invest Karnataka Hubballi Conference, which was conducted to attract investors to invest in tier-II and III cities in north Karnataka over 1,500 business delegates from 50 companies. companies signed memoranda of understanding with the state government to implement projects worth Rs 72,000 crore in north Karantaka region. It is expected to … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka State Cabinet approved four metro rail projects The Karnataka State Cabinetapproved three metro rail projects and a feasibility report by Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) on the suburban railway project. The Cabinet approved four suburban railway corridors at an estimated cost of Rs. 23,093 crore. The first route, Kengeri – Cantonment – Baiyappanahalli … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka’s first boat-shaped church inaugurated in Udupi The new building of the Stella Maris Church, which resembles a boat and has a bell tower in the shape of a lighthouse, was inaugurated in the presence of three bishops, several priests and a large number of devotees. This is the first boat-shaped … Read more
KARNATAKA HC quashes one year ban imposed on ads The Karnataka High Court quashed the August 6, 2018 resolution of theBruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Regional (BBMP) banning all forms of advertisements in open spaces in the city for a period of one year. Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav declared that it cannot be saidthe fundamental rights … 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 Annual Karaga festival celebrations prohibited There should be no public celebration, procession and no other public program can be done. Meanwhile, Dharmaraya Swamy Temple has agreed to cancel the celebration of Karaga festival after the High Court directed it not to assemble for any religious activity. Earlier, the Karnataka government … Read more