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KARNATAKA Transgender voters in Karnataka double in 5 years The recent draft electoral rolls have brought cheer to sexual minorities in Karnataka: 4,340 voters have registered as transgenders, up from 2,125 voters in the 2013 assembly elections. This is in addition to most sexual minorities who would have identified themselves as a woman … Read more
KARNATAKA Over 26,000 anganwadis in Karnataka have no drinking water facility Karnataka has 65,911 anganwadis, of which 26,701 do not have drinking water facility and 12,015 are without toilets. When it comes to drinking water, the state scores the worst, followed by West Bengal (25,891), Assam (23,068), Rajasthan (13,168) and Bihar (13,524). Data from the … Read more
KARNATAKA BMTC launches new app with trip planner live bus tracking Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation BMTC run bus service for Bengaluru and its periphery launched its new official mobile app titled My BMTC. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. The app made by Nihar previously relied on public information put … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka government to launch Green Mysuru drive on 15th August TheForest Department of Karnataka is to launch a Green Mysuru drive on 15th August 2018 under Hasiru Karnataka programme. The aim is to increase the tree cover of the city and the district. The program involves planting saplings in vacant spaces of government offices and schools, available … Read more
KARNATAKA · Karnataka to adopt policy to make roads safer for pedestrians ð To encourage walking and cycling, the government will soon come up with a non-motorised transport (NMT) policy. ð The Karnataka Non Motorised Transport Agency (KNMTA), which was recently formed under the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), is preparing the policy, which is likely … Read more
UTTARAKHAND Industrialists Urged To Join In State’s Growth Industrialists should carry forward the potential and inputs of local people to promote entrepreneurship in village areas of Uttarakhand, said Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) Director General Dr Rajendra Dobhal. He state this while addressing the industrialists in an industrial academia interaction … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka to build flatted factories that firms can rent Karnataka has identified some areas around Bengaluru and other districts to build flatted factories that can be leased out to industries for short or long periods. A flatted factory is a multistorey complex where groups of units/firms can run individual operations while sharing some common … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to fishermen The government has sanctioned Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to small scale traditional fishermen, who use motorized boats, in the state. The department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs had sent a letter … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka tourists to Australia doubles in 3 years The number of Karnataka tourists visiting Australia has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the latest international visitors’ survey carried out by the tourism department there. More than 3.5 lakh Indians visited Australia in 2019, of which 40,000 were from Karnataka. From 20,234 in 2016, … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka defends ban on registration of diesel autos The state government strongly defended the move to ban registration of diesel auto rickshaws. The state has taken the decision under Motor Vehicle Rules. Pollution levels are rising day by day and to control them, the state has taken this decision. The … Read more