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KARNATAKA Board to submit report on making state liquor-free A report recommending complete ban on liquor in Karnataka, akin to the Bihar model, will be submitted to the state government soon, informed Karnataka State Temperance Board chairman H C Rudrappa. The effort of creating awareness among people to stay away from liquor is being held continuously in every district. … Read more
KARNATAKA K’taka begins clearing debris at Kalsa site After stopping work on the Kalsa project for more than two weeks, Karnataka has started clearing debris near the inspection bungalow in Kankumbi. As soon as the Goa government filed an application before the Mhadei Water Disputes Tribunal seeking necessary orders against Karnataka for … Read more
KARNATAKA Board to submit report on making state liquor-free A report recommending complete ban on liquor in Karnataka, akin to the Bihar model, will be submitted to the state government soon, informed Karnataka State Temperance Board chairman H C Rudrappa. As per him,the effort of creating awareness among people to stay away from liquor is being held continuously … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka not in favour of controversial rly. project in Kodagu’ Amidst opposition by the people of Kodagu, the State government on Wednesday made it clear that “In principle, it is not in favour of the Mysuru-Thalasserry railway line that passes through Kodagu. It may be noted that opposition to the … Read more
KARNATAKA Soon, an online certificate course in skill development Akkamahadevi Women’s University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with State University, New York, to begin an online certificate course in skill development. The university plans to start the course within the next four months by identifying colleges that have adequate resources. … Read more
KARNATAKA · Forest Department to get a 24×7 helpline More than 154 years after the formation of the department, there will finally be a helpline and control room to receive complaints and queries. A 24-hour helpline, ‘1926’ — a standardised number across the country — is expected to be operational by Republic Day this … Read more
KARNATAKA Two-day National Cultural festival in Namma Kudla from January 19 A two-day cultural extravaganza – Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsava – featuring all states is set to captivate residents of this coastal district starting January 19. The respective states – Karnataka included in this case – will co-host the festival, an initiative of union … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka looks to embrace new agricultural production, marketing tech Karnataka is trying to use technology to improve farm productivity and ensure better prices for farmers. Among other steps, it is encouraging startups that work on technologies that cut out middlemen in agricultural marketing and provide real-time weather and other data that can help … Read more
KARNATAKA likely to drop plan to set up six new medical colleges The State government’s ambitious plan to set up medical colleges in every district is not likely to materialise as the Finance Department is not convinced with the proposal. The proposal to set up these colleges at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore … 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