September 2019

KARNATAKA   ·       State govt. to cancel some old schemes to fund relief works ð Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said that the government will cancel some of the old schemes of the previous governments and divert the funds to carry out flood-relief works. He, however, did not specify which schemes will be stopped. ð … Read more

KARNATAKA   IAF LCA Tejas to have a special pilot to fly in the fighter in Bengaluru India’s indigenous defence sector, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be flying in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in Bengaluru. The skies in a twin-seater version of the Tejas combat aircraft. Tejas designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Aeronautical … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka plans to buy land in Jammu & Kashmir for tourism   More than a month after the Union government revoked the special status of Jammu & Kashmir paving the way for non-residents to buy land there, the Karnataka government has proposed a luxury hotel in the Valley.   The government plans to buy land … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to follow Gujarat order on cut in penalties under Motor Vehicles Act   A day after the Gujarat government announced a drastic cut in the penalties for traffic violations under the amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said the same will be implemented in the state also.   On July 31, Parliament … Read more

KARNATAKA Government releases Karnataka State Universities Rating Framework   Manipal Academy of Higher Education has been ranked #1 among the established universities under the Karnataka State Universities Rating Framework 2019. JSS University, Mysuru is #1 under Young Universities category, PES University under New Universities and University if Agricultural Sciences, Dharward under Specialist universities.   The … Read more

KARNATAKA     Giant earthworm found at Kollamogaru, Karnataka   A giant earthwormwas found at Kollamogaru, the foot of Western Ghats, Mangaluru, Karnataka. The earthworm measured 3 ft 5 cm. The earthworm is being preserved in chemical solutions at the laboratory of the department at the Mangalagangotri campus of the university. The giant earthworm is being studied at the … Read more

KARNATAKA Just 48% of Karnataka kids in 5-6 age group vaccinated against diphtheria   Only 48% of the Karnataka’s children in the age group of 5-6 have been vaccinated with DPT-booster 2 against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.   TD coverage at 10 years in the state is 47% and at16, it’s only 39%, according to data … Read more

KARNATAKA   Maharashtra, Karnataka to jointly oppose A.P. plea on water-sharing formula   Maharashtra and Karnataka have jointly decided to oppose Andhra Pradesh’s application against the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal order given in the wake of the bifurcation of the Andhra and Telangana divisions.   The States have also decided to form a high-level committee for better … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to set up exclusive body to boost innovation   Karnataka has decided to set up an exclusive body to boost innovation ecosystem and also to take the knowledge industry to the next level of growth.   The State would also set up a vision group for start-ups, in partnership with the industry and … Read more

KARNATAKA   ·         State govt. to release ₹1,000 cr. to build houses for flood victims ð  The State government decided to release from its coffers ₹1,000 crore for construction of houses and ₹510 crore for repair of damaged roads. ð  The amount would be released to Deputy Commissioners in the next few days. A total … Read more