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KARNATAKA Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passes away Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away. He had made his debut with the movie ‘Vayuputra. He has featured in films such as Samhaara, Aadyaa, Khaki, Sinnga, Amma I Love You, Prema Baraha, Dandam Dashagunam and Varadhanayaka among others. He was last seen in the Kannada action-drama Shivarjun. … Read more
KARNATAKA Deccan Sultanate bid for global heritage tag headed for UNESCO The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has given green signal to the joint proposal by Karnataka and Telangana for ‘global heritage’ tag for monuments of the erstwhile Deccan Sultanate. The Centre will now make a recommendation to Unesco. Monuments from Karnataka that will … Read more
KARNATAKA · Farmers in Karnataka increase income through e-trading ð Farmers in Karnataka are banking on technology to market their produce and double their income. They have been realising 38% to 40% per cent more income with the help of the e-trading interface, Unified Market Platform (UMP) run by Rashtriya e-Market Services, to facilitate bulk online … Read more
KARNATAKA Giant earthworm found at Kollamogaru, Karnataka A giant earthwormwas found at Kollamogaru, the foot of Western Ghats, Mangaluru, Karnataka. The earthworm measured 3 ft 5 cm. The earthworm is being preserved in chemical solutions at the laboratory of the department at the Mangalagangotri campus of the university. The giant earthworm is being studied at the … Read more
KARNATAKA Just 48% of Karnataka kids in 5-6 age group vaccinated against diphtheria Only 48% of the Karnataka’s children in the age group of 5-6 have been vaccinated with DPT-booster 2 against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. TD coverage at 10 years in the state is 47% and at16, it’s only 39%, according to data … Read more
KARNATAKA Agricultural land to be acquired for cement factory, solar plants in Karnataka The State Cabinet has decided to allow two private companies to acquire 1,256 acres agricultural lands directs from farmers for setting up a cement factory and solar power plants in the State. The industrialists will acquire lands at … Read more
KARNATAKA Taiwanese company to invest ₹3,000 crore in State Taiwan-based company Wistron Technologies has come forward to invest ₹3,000 crore in Narasapura industrial area of Kolar. The Chief Minister welcomed the idea of this huge investment in the State and asked the company to submit a proposal for grant of land, … Read more
KARNATAKA South Interior Karnataka receives more than twice the normal rainfall Following the belated monsoon showers that lashed South Interior Karnataka last year, this part of the state continues to receive excessive rain in the pre-monsoon season. Data compiled by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) shows that South Interior Karnataka, which includes Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar INTERNATIONAL · Official … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Nepal first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma Nepal has become the first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma, world’s leading cause of preventable blindness of infectious origin, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Trachoma was the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the Himalayan nation in the … Read more
KARNATAKA ISRO sets up academic centre in Karnataka to provide 2 crore The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) set up a regional academic center for space at the National Institute of Technology (NITK) at Surathkal in Karnataka’s southwest Dakshina Kannada district. The center at NIT-K will conduct joint research and development in space technology applications to … Read more