Karnataka CM urges PM Modi to approve 6 canal modernisation project proposals
The Chief Minister also sought financial support to take up initiatives under the National Educational Policy. The Union Government was also requested to provide ₹4,300 crores to create an optical fibre network to provide network connectivity to all government offices.
ANI, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 21, 2021 07:22 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve 6 proposals worth ₹6,673 crores under modernisation of canals project.
During the 6th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog chaired by PM Modi, Yediyurappa also urged him to declare Upper Bhadra Project and Upper Krishna Project as national projects.
The Prime Minister was requested to set up a mechanism to fast track disposal of litigation in courts as infrastructure projects are hampered due to litigations and environmental protests, according to a release by the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office.
The Chief Minister also sought financial support to take up initiatives under the National Educational Policy. The Union Government was also requested to provide ₹4,300 crores to create an optical fibre network to provide network connectivity to all government offices.
The Prime Minister was briefed about the initiatives taken by the State for Industrial development such as New Industrial Policy 2020-2024, Affidavit-based clearance system, steps taken to promote exports, MoUs made with e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart to boost marketing of local products.
Karnataka has been able to maintain one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 3.6 per cent.
Bengaluru airport installs disabled aircraft recovery kit
PTI, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 10:47 PM IST
The kit, with multiple components, and customised for the Bengaluru airport's requirement, includes ground preparation tools, aircraft lifting, de-bogging, tethering, towing, and all other associated aspects of both narrow- and wide-body aircraft, BIAL said in the release.
Karnataka govt to use new tech to survey mineral reserves: Minister
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 08:26 PM IST
The previous governments used old technology to survey the mineral reserves. We will use the latest technology and this will help get accurate information, Nirani was quoted as saying in an official press release.
India’s first hearing impaired female biker: I may not hear it, but I feel the wind
By Mallika Bhagat, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:56 PM IST
Bengaluru resident Archana Timmaraju, rides with a sticker on her bike that reads: Rider is deaf. Failure to cooperate with verbal commands means I am not hearing you.
Bengaluru bikers on a mission: Cleaning up is a joyride!
By Mallika Bhagat, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:27 PM IST
Bikers Troop Bengaluru collects trash that’s spoiling the beauty of the city, to give back to the society.
Kerala CM writes to PM over Karnataka’s mandatory Covid-19 test for visitors
By Sharan Poovanna | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 12:49 PM IST
- There are just four entry points connecting Kerala and the coastal districts of Karnataka and are always busy due to daily trips by truck and bus drivers as well as students who live across the borders.
Karnataka teachers, school officials take to streets against 30% fee cut order
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 09:11 AM IST
- Parents and private schools have locked horns after schools resisted the Karnataka government order, saying that they have to pay their staff despite loss of income due to Covid-19.
Panic over crackdown on illegal explosives led to Chikkaballapur blast
By Arun Dev , Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON FEB 24, 2021 09:05 AM IST
- The Karnataka Police had begun a state-wide crackdown on illegal explosives after a blast in Shivamogga, chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s home constituency
‘Didn't know what was in bag’: Driver who transported explosives before blast
By Arun Dev , Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 07:25 AM IST
- Villagers felt the vibrations from the explosion even a kilometre away
SDPI instigated mob, triggered B’luru riots: NIA charge sheet
By Sharan Poovanna, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 04:48 AM IST
The 301-page charge sheet details how the leaders of SDPI, a political group formed in June 2009, planned to use a provocative post by the relative of a prominent politician to stoke communal riots in the KG Halli and DJ Halli neighbourhoods of Bengaluru.
'No restrictions on inter-state travel': Karnataka govt clarifies
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 07:34 PM IST
According to Karnataka government order, the passengers from Kerala will have to produce a negative RT-PCR test taken not more than 72 hours before commencement of the journey, at the time of entry into the state.
Toolkit didn’t call for violence, says judge who ordered Disha Ravi release
By Richa Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2021 10:04 PM IST
- Delhi judge Dharmender Rana's order said "the offence of sedition cannot be invoked to minister to the wounded vanity of the governments'.
Everything you wanted to know about Darling Krishna and Milana’s wedding
By Somya Suresh, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 05:01 PM IST
The couple’s wedding planner tells us what went into planning the most awaited wedding in the film industry.
Marshals at Karnataka wedding halls to ensure Covid-19 rules followed
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 12:05 PM IST
- Karnataka says it does not want a situation like that in Maharashtra, where cases are on the rise and fresh curbs have been introduced in a few pockets to stop the infection from spreading.
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal acting as B Team of Congress, say 2 Karnataka ministers
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 12:01 PM IST
- Two Karnataka ministers, CC Patil and Murugesh Nirani, who belong to the sub-sect of the Lingayat community, hit out at the backers of an ongoing campaign by Panchamasalis for 2A category reservation status
Belagavi’s Marathis accuse BJP, Congress of ignoring region
By Sharan Poovanna, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 11:46 AM IST
- The Marathi speaking people in the region have sought the inclusion of Belagavi, Karwar, Balki, Bidar and Nipani with Maharashtra.
