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KARNATAKA Mysuru drags its feet on ‘Stand Up India’ The Union government’s flagship programme to boost entrepreneurship and employment — ‘Stand Up India’ — has failed to gain traction in Mysuru district even after 20 months of its launch. The programme was launched on April 5, 2016, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Every bank … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka third in crimes by foreigners ð Karnataka ranked third in the country in the number of crimes committed by foreigners in 2016, after West Bengal and Delhi, according to NCRB data. ð West Bengal reported 689 criminal cases involving foreigners, while 176 such cases were registered in Delhi and 130 in … Read more
KARNATAKA Committee likely to favour separate flag for Karnataka Karnataka is inching closer towards getting a separate flag as the committee looking into the matter is likely to give recommendations favouring such a symbol. Chief minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly followed up on his Rajyotsava speech on November 1, in which he reiterated that Karnataka … 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 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 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
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
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
Karnataka has a well-developed transport system. Bengaluru city has one of the busiest airport in india and well connected with domestic and international flights. It is also the headquarters of the airlines Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines. Roads are the arteries of Karnataka State and many state and National Highways pass through the State. In case of Rail transport … Read more