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KARNATAKA Falling sex ratio in Karnataka The sex ratio at birth in Karnataka has dropped to 898 in 2016 from 917 in 2014, but not a single person has been convicted under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, till date. Enacted in 1994 to stop female foeticide, the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and … Read more
KARNATAKA · Karnataka to get management varsity by 2020 ð To keep tabs on decreasing admissions to management institutes and to provide an affiliating body for the institutes, Karnataka is all set to get an International Management University by 2020. The proposal for the university has been submitted to the higher education department. ð The university will work … Read more
KARNATAKA 500 schools in rural, semi-urban areas to get Akshaya Patra boost In the first phase of Akshaya Patra Foundation’s school rejuvenation programme, 100 schools in rural and semi-urban areas from across India will get a makeover. It will be scaled up to 500 schools in the second phase. The initiative, School and student transformation … Read more
KARNATAKA With over 14k cases, Karnataka tops dengue list in the country Over 35,079 cases of dengue have been reported from across the six states in south India till October this year, with the maximum number of them coming from Karnataka. Karnataka tops the list of the states that has reported the maximum number of … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka to speed up Mahadayi project The Centre has notified the final Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal award, Karnataka has decided to expedite the long-pending Kalasa-Banduri Nala drinking water project in Kanakumbi, Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district. State water resources minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has sought an allocation of at least Rs 200 crore in the budget to resume … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka Gramin Bank initiates ‘mobile ATMs’ to push digitisation in rural areas In a move to boost digitisation in rural areas, the Karnataka Gramin Bank (KGB) has launched ‘mobile ATMs’ in Kalaburagi among several other districts in the state. The special vehicle includes an ATM and a screen to show videos of different banking … Read more
KARNATAKA State elections made easier with these BBMP apps In an effort to bring poll-related information to voters on their mobile screens, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) has launched four Android apps that cover general information, directory, navigation and complaints on code of conduct. Developed by the BBMP IT cell, the apps will aim to … Read more
KARNATAKA Study: Many schools don’t follow no-detention policy Only 19% of government school principals across Karnataka are aware of the no-detention policy in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009. The policy stipulates that no child can be held back for a year until he/she completes elementary education. A recent … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka Govt launched the Jal Amrutha scheme Jala Amrutha will be major water conservation scheme that will focus on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. State government has sanctioned grant of Rs 500 crore. Under it, state government aims to rejuvenate 14,000 waterbodies and building 12,000 check-dams in next two years. Karnataka government … Read more
KARNATAKA Now, transport department wants bus ticketing platforms to obtain licence The transport department has ordered online bus ticketing platforms including RedBus to obtain a licence. The move is being seen as an attempt to rein in private bus operators from fleecing passengers, especially during festivals and on weekends. The Central Motor Vehicles Act mandates that any agent … Read more