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KARNATAKA Karnataka cabinet approves transgender policy Karnataka state cabinet approved a policy which seeks to provide legal protection to the transgender community and thereby safeguard them from social and sexual exploitation. The objective of this policy is to remove the stigma attached to the transgender community and integrate them into the mainstream of the … Read more
KARNATAKA Lingayats to be given ‘religious minority’ tag In a significant move ahead of the Assembly elections, the State Cabinet decided to accord “religious minority” recognition to Lingayats and Veerashaiva-Lingayats who follow the philosophy of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara. The Cabinet also decided to recommend to the Centre to notify the status under … Read more
KARNATAKA Electric trains set to run on Mysuru-Bengaluru stretch Rail infrastructure on the 139-km-long Mysuru-Bengaluru section is set to receive a major impetus with the electrified double track between the two cities completed at a cost of nearly ₹210 crore. Three express and three passenger trains are expected to be hauled by … Read more
Railway,Roades And Ports of India Impact on The Indian economy The Indian Railways contributes to India’s economic development, accounting for about one per cent of the GNP and the backbone of freight needs of the core sector. It accounts for six per cent of the total employment in the organised sector directly and an additional … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka saw 5% dip in road accidents last year ð The state witnessed a 5% drop in the number of road accidents in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the corresponding period of 2016, reveal findings of the Karnataka Road Safety Cell. ð Last year recorded 31,658 road accidents till September, which led … Read more
UTTARAKHAND Now, an app for rainwater harvest queries People interested in installing rainwater harvesting plants in their homes would soon be able to do so with a smart phone app. The Uttar Pradesh groundwater department will soon launch an Android-based mobile application which will enable people to easily install rainwater harvesting plants. The app will also … Read more
UTTARAKHAND HC Seeks Action Taken Report On Hotels Without Parking Facility The High Court of Uttarakhand has sought details of action taken on hotels without parking facility in Nainital while directing that marked encroachment from the Malliltal area should be removed. In addition to this, the high court has also directed that noise … Read more
KARNATAKA EC launches initiative to help differently-abled voters The Election Commission has recently come up with a plan to help the differently-abled exercise their frachise this election season. For the first time, the Commission has decided to pay for all expenses incurred by differently-abled voters and bring them to booths to cast their ballot. The election body … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka HC stays ban on sub-100cc bikes The Karnataka high court stayed the operation of two Karnataka government circulars that had banned registration and use of sub-100cc two-wheelers with pillion seats. According to the petitioners, the power to effect any change vests with the Centre and Section 110 of the Central Motor Vehicle … 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