Karnataka

Karnataka Launches AI Tool Shiksha Copilot for Teachers

October 19, 2024

Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, launched “Shiksha Copilot,” a digital tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This tool aims to improve the education system in government schools, helping both teachers and students perform better academically. It was ..

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Karnataka Government Rejects Kasturirangan Committee Report

September 27, 2024

The Karnataka government has decided to reject the Kasturirangan committee report, which was created to protect important ecological areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats. Despite earlier indications that the report might be reviewed, the government, after a Cabinet meeting, decided ..

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Karnataka Launches Ovitrap Baskets to Combat Rising Dengue Cases

August 29, 2024

Karnataka has reported around 24,028 dengue cases and five deaths. To tackle this outbreak, the state’s health department started a pilot project on August 26, 2024, using Ovitrap baskets to attract and monitor mosquitoes. What Are Ovitrap Baskets? Ovitrap baskets ..

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Karnataka Leads Nation with 5,765 Public EV Charging Stations

August 20, 2024

Karnataka is leading India in the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with a total of 5,765 stations, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Most of these stations (about 85%) are in the Bengaluru Urban district, ..

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Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

August 7, 2024

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and ..

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What is the Karnataka MUDA scam?

August 2, 2024

The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is under investigation for possible unfair practices in giving out land as compensation for taking over private property. The issue became more serious when it was alleged that Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief ..

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Karnataka HC Favors of KPCL in Sharavathi Tender Dispute

April 30, 2024

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) against Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) regarding the tender process for the Rs 8,300 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Power Project. The court ruled in ..

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Respond to Karnataka’s Plea for Drought Relief Funds

April 9, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the importance of cooperation between the central and state governments in addressing the release of funds for drought relief. The court’s remarks came in response to a plea filed by the Karnataka government, ..

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