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KARNATAKA 25 Ministers inducted into State Cabinet Two weeks after the formation of the Janata Dal (Secular)-Congress coalition government in Karnataka, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday expanded the State Cabinet by inducting 25 Ministers. The Congress and JD(S) inducted 15 and 10 Ministers respectively. All those sworn in are of Cabinet rank. With this, … Read more
KARNATAKA I-T net collection in Karnataka, Goa to cross Rs 1 lakh crore this year The net collection of income tax (I-T) from Karnataka and Goa region will cross Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time. As on date, the department has collected Rs 98,000 crore, up from Rs 89,500 crore last year. For evasion … Read more
KARNATAKA PM Modi to interact with Karnataka candidates, leaders on April 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Karnataka BJP leaders, including the party’s candidates for the May 12 assembly polls, elected members and office-bearers, through his mobile application on April 26. The BJP is locked in a tough fight with the ruling Congress in Karnataka and is … Read more
Information and communication technology We are in a digital era. It is difficult to think of any event in our daily life that is not using Information and Communication Technology. Our schools and classrooms are no exceptions. This course is meant for introducing you with these technologies with the intension that you meaningfully integrate technology … 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
KARNATAKA Photo voter slips to be sent to voters’ residences The State Election Commission will be dispatching photo voter slips to voter’s residences a week prior to the poll day on May 12. The slips will be delivered by booth-level officers to residences under the jurisdiction of the corresponding polling booths, according to … 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 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
INTERNATIONAL 26th BASIC Ministerial meeting of Environment Ministers in Durban The 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa for co-operation to protect the climate for present and future generations. The BASIC grouping is a bloc of four countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China – … Read more