Karnataka

Karnataka’s Proposed Gig Worker Welfare Fund Levy

Karnataka is set to implement a differential levy on app-based platforms to establish a social security scheme for gig and platform workers. This initiative, if approved, could shape policies in other states of India. The proposed framework aims to create ..

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Karnataka Caste Census

The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within the state. The report is based on data from the 2015 socio-educational ..

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Karnataka’s Controversial Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project

The Sharavathi pumped storage hydroelectric project (PSHP) in Karnataka has sparked controversy. The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of electricity while also supplying drinking water to Bengaluru. However, it faces fierce opposition from environmentalists and local communities concerned about ..

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Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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