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KARNATAKA State gets a climate change lab The State now has a climate change laboratory to monitor the vagaries of nature. The lab, which was inaugurated by Forest Minister R. Shankar on Tuesday, has been developed by the Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI). The institute was designated as the State … Read more
KARNATAKA South runway of Bengaluru airport now CAT III B compliant Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru now has a CAT IIIB compliant South runway that can be used by aircraft even during inclement weather and foggy conditions. The South runway in the airport has installed an advanced instrument landing system, airfield ground lights, … 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 CAG report points to under-assessment of revenue by Karnataka State departments A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed under-assessment/short-levy/loss of revenue aggregating to ₹750.43 crore by State Excise and Land Revenue departments apart from other departmental offices. The CAG report, placed before the State legislature, said this … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka’s first int’l travel expo on Feb 28 Over 1,000 delegates from nearly 25 countries will participate in the Karnataka International Travel Expo (KITE) from February 28 to March 2. With 400 international and domestic buyers, the expo – a first for Karnataka – will bring together travel agents, tour organizers, wedding planners, hoteliers … Read more
KARNATAKA Biometric attendance system to be installed in all govt. colleges In an attempt to clamp down on students playing truant from class, and reduce teacher absenteeism, the Higher Education Department has decided to instal biometric attendance system in all government colleges in the State by the end of this academic year. … Read more
KARNATAKA State’s medical education hub set for regional centre of RGUHS Work on the third of four proposed regional centres mooted by Bengaluru-based Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) got under way at Mangaluru. Kalaburagi regional centre of RGUHS is ready for inauguration. Preliminary work on Davangere regional centre has been initiated and the regional … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka govt cancels Tipu Jayanti celebrations In an order, Kannada and Culture department has stated that the Hazrat Tipu Sultan Jayanti, which was being celebrated since 2016, has been cancelled “with immediate effect”. The Tipu Jayanti celebrations, which began in 2016 under the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, had been marked by protests … Read more
KARNATAKA Government to give hand loans to cart vendors In a populist initiative, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced that the government would soon launch mobile banking for the benefit of micro business entrepreneurs and end the menace of money lenders. Mr Kumaraswamy said that through these mobile banks the government would dispense … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka govt has to decide on restarting midday meals by April 8: HC The high court said the government has to decide to reintroduce midday meals from April 15, as long as classes 6-10 students are going to school. Earlier, in its status report, the government said it will continue providing food security … Read more