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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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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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