Karnataka

Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

February 25, 2025

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks the longstanding tensions rooted in linguistic and territorial claims. The dispute began ..

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Indian Railways to Redevelop 61 Stations in Karnataka Under ABSS

February 17, 2025

Recently, Indian Railways has chosen 61 railway stations in Karnataka for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This project aims to modernize and improve the facilities at these stations. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is initiative by Indian ..

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Karnataka’s Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030

February 15, 2025

The Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 was launched at the Global Investors’ Meet – Invest Karnataka 2025 by Energy Minister K.J. George. This policy aims to attract investments of ₹50,000 crore and create one lakh jobs in the state. Karnataka ..

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Karnataka’s Industrial Policy for 2025-30

February 12, 2025

Karnataka has revealed its new industrial policy for 2025-30. This policy aims to attract ₹7.5 lakh crore in investments and create 20 lakh new jobs. The focus is on equitable growth across all regions. It seeks to promote industrial development ..

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New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Crops in Karnataka

February 6, 2025

In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by the pathogen Pyricularia spp., poses threat to ginger cultivation. This is the ..

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Saffron Reedtail Damselfly Discovered in Karnataka

February 1, 2025

The saffron reedtail damselfly, scientifically known as Indosticta deccanensis, has been discovered in Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. This finding marks the first record of the species in the northernmost part of the Western Ghats. Previously, it was known to ..

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Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules

January 24, 2025

In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA Rules) and related Karnataka Regulatory Commission Regulations, 2022. Key Facts Related to ..

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Karnataka’s ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: Yadgir Fort Development and Ropeway Projects

January 1, 2025

Karnataka’s government is set to enhance tourism through investments in historical and religious sites. The recent announcement includes a ₹100 crore initiative focused on Yadgir Fort, part of the One District, One Spot programme. This initiative aims to promote regional ..

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Karnataka Assembly Passes Key Legislative Bills

December 20, 2024

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has recently passed eight Bills, addressing various issues from groundwater safety to financial accountability. These legislative changes reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and improving regulatory frameworks. Karnataka Groundwater Regulation Bill This Bill aims ..

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Karnataka’s New SWIFT City Initiative

December 17, 2024

The Karnataka government has revealed its ambitious plan to establish SWIFT City near Sarjapur in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance the start-up ecosystem and position the city as a leading industrial hub. The project follows the recent announcement of KWIN City, ..

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