Karnataka

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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Karnataka Mandates Reporting of Snakebite Deaths

February 20, 2024

On February 20, 2024, the Health Department of Karnataka state directed all government and private health facilities to compulsorily notify snakebite envenoming cases and resultant fatalities by invoking provisions of the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act enacted in 2020. The Policy ..

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Fatalities Reported in Karnataka’s Kyasanur Forest Disease Outbreak

February 12, 2024

The Shimoga district of Karnataka state in India reported two deaths in 2024 due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) – a viral hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. With origins traced to Kyasanur forest, it is a re-emerging health ..

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Sphaerotheca varshaabhu: New Burrowing Frog Species Discovered in Karnataka

February 3, 2024

Researchers from various national and international organisations have discovered a new species of burrowing frog in Bengaluru. Named as ‘Sphaerotheca Varshaabhu’, this previously unknown species of frog has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. The newly unearthed amphibian ..

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Karnataka Government Launches ‘Digital Detox’ Initiative

February 2, 2024

The Karnataka government recently announced a new ‘Digital Detox’ initiative in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF). The programme aims to spread awareness about the negative impacts of excessive technology use and encourage more mindful digital habits. ..

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Agumbe Loses Rainfall Crown to Other Karnataka Towns

September 21, 2023

Agumbe Rainforest Complex (ARC) in Karnataka, famed for its high rainfall, has seen a decline in its monsoon rainfall over the past two years, resulting in it losing its crown to lesser-known towns in Udupi district. What has been the ..

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