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KARNATAKA · Groundwater dips in 80% of wells in State ð Karnataka’s decline in groundwater levels is the worst among comparable States this year with over 80% of monitored wells in the State showing a drop in groundwater levels, says data from the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). ð The board monitors … Read more
KARNATAKA Fourth edition of Internet of Things India Congress 2019 held in Bengaluru The 4th edition of India’s largest confluence of digital technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress 2019 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The theme of Edition is ‘Mainstreaming the Internet of Things’. It was inaugurated by Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry … Read more
KARNATAKA likely to drop plan to set up six new medical colleges The State government’s ambitious plan to set up medical colleges in every district is not likely to materialise as the Finance Department is not convinced with the proposal. The proposal to set up these colleges at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore … Read more
KARNATAKA New industrial policy for Karnataka to be out soon A new industrial policy will be rolled out soon and priority would be given to the development of industries in the north Karnataka and backward regions of the state, said large and medium scale industries minister Jagadish Shettar. Located on the outskirts of Dharwad city, Durgadkeri … Read more
KARNATAKA State plans temporary townships at Shravanabelagola Karnataka government is offering shelter for devotees visiting Shravanabelagola, a major pilgrimage centre, during the anointment of Gomateshwara statue atop Vindhyagiri – Mahamastakabhisheka by spending a whopping ₹75 crore. As the temporary townships are planned to accommodate 26,000 people, the per capita expenditure is close to … Read more
KARNATAKA With 9 services under Sakala, Bescom bound to act on time Nine services of the power utility were recently brought under the ambit of the Sakala Act, which guarantees time-bound delivery of government services. Snapping of electrical wires, line breakdowns, distribution failures, meter-related complaints, application for new connections, additional load, transfer of … Read more
KARNATAKA With 88%, Hoskote tops in voter turnout Of 112 assembly segments under 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 18, Hoskote in Chikkaballapura seat recorded the highest — 88% — turnout. The assembly segment is located an hour’s drive from Bengaluru where assembly segments recorded a poor turnout. During the 2018 assembly polls … Read more
KARNATAKA · KCCI wants connectivity issues addressed between port and state capital ð The Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has written a letter to Mansukh L Mandaviya, minister of state for shipping, chemicals & fertilisers, to address issues and concerns of the Chamber favourably in the interest of NMPT, trade, commerce and … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka Bank launches tab banking service Karnataka Bank digital initiative launched KBL Xpress SB Accounts a digitized version for opening Savings Bank account through TAB Banking on the spot. The TAB banking account opening process, the Bank can on-board the prospective customer and open the Savings Bank Account. The Bank official visit the customer’s place and open … Read more
KARNATAKA West Bengal, Karnataka to have Indo-German pilot project to reduce man-animal conflict In the backdrop of killings of over 1,600 people by animals across the country in the past over three years, the Centre and West Bengal government have finalised a plan for setting up a Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) mitigation project. The Gorumara wildlife … Read more