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KARNATAKA Unhappy with services, govt to snap ties with 108 ambulance operator Karnataka’s free ambulance service, 108 Arogya Kavacha, is set for a major makeover, with the government planning to replace the operator, augment the fleet, expand operations and address problems dogging the system. Dissatisfied with GVK EMRI, the firm which runs the 108 … Read more
KARNATAKA · 56% decline in Karnataka’s maternal mortality rate, thanks to Singapore initiative ð The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Karnataka has come down by 56% in five years. While 143 women died for every 1 lakh deliveries in Karnataka in 2014, the number stands at 62 in 2019, according to data with the government. ð … Read more
KARNATAKA Panel suggests changes in water management in Karnataka Switching to a micro-irrigation system, use of recycled water for irrigation, and improving rainwater harvesting are among the recommendations made by a high-level committee appointed by the government to suggest ways to implement the Israeli model of agriculture in Karnataka. Among the policy changes the … Read more
Cabinet to discuss NGT order on Western Ghats Karnataka’s objections to the K. Kasturirangan Committee report on demarcation of ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs) got a major blow after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently directed the State, along with five other west coast States, not to clear projects affecting the Western Ghats. … Read more
KARNATAKA Important temples on Mysuru palace premises to be restored The district administration has authorised the restoration and renovation of major temples on the Mysuru palace premises that are managed by the Muzrai Department. This is the first time in recent years that the restoration measures have been approved on this scale and will extend the … Read more
KARNATAKA HGS and NASSCOM to launch centre of excellence for PwDs in Bangalore Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) partnered with National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Foundation to launch a centre of excellence in Bengaluru for training differently-abled persons (PwDs) which will train a minimum of 100 PwDs making them industry-ready over … Read more
KARNATAKA · ICICI Bank launches centre for MSMEs in Bengaluru ð ICICI Bank launched a centre in Bengaluru to provide business solutions exclusively to start-ups and MSME sector. ICICI Bank along with Viral Rupani, Retail Business Head South, ICICI Bank inaugurated the centre. ð The services offered include working capital loans upto ₹20 crore, business … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka sends fewer students abroad than its neighbours The number of Indian students choosing to study abroad has steadily increased since 2017, barring the pandemic-triggered slump. Karnataka, however, has been sending fewer students compared to other southern states, according to government data. In 2019, 29,314 students from Karnataka flew out as against 69,465 … Read more
KARNATAKA Coast Guard Karnataka all geared up for Sagar Kavach from Nov 21 Comprehensive coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ involving all land and sea related stake-holders and agencies will be conducted in Karnataka under the aegis of the state government on November 21 and 22. Coastal security has come to forefront after Mumbai … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka takes historic decision to have separate State flag Karnataka government, on Thursday, took a historic decision to have separate State flag. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss the recommendations of the nine-member flag committee. The committee had recommended yellow, red and white with … Read more