Bengaluru: Following public outcry against hefty fine amount for not wearing face mask and experts’ suggestion, the State Government has slashed the fine amount in urban areas from Rs.1,000 to Rs.250 and from Rs.500 to Rs.100 in rural areas. In a press release here, Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa has said the State Government was making all…
State Government to come out with Cyber Security Policy soon
October 7, 2020Bengaluru: The State Government will soon come up with a Cyber Security Policy as the digital transaction is expanding its scope on each passing day and cyber security becoming a subject of paramount importance, said Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, who is also the Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, Science and Technology (IT,…
Govt’s COVID-19 bulletin is accurate and transparent: Dr. Sudhakar
October 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Dismissing allegations of releasing fudged up COVID-19 figures, Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar clarified that the daily media bulletin being released by State Government was accurate and transparent. He was speaking at a function organised in connection with donation of Rs. 51 lakh worth COVID-19 materials and medical equipment to JSS Hospital by…
NLSIU Amendment Act: HC quashes domicile quota
September 30, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the 25 percent horizontal domicile reservation introduced by the State Government in National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, through the NLSIU Amendment Act, 2020. A Division Bench, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice B.V. Hosmani, held that only the Executive Council of the Law School can…
Govt. slashes RT-PCR rates for early detection of COVID-19
September 27, 2020Now Rs. 1,600 per test in Private Laboratories; Rs. 1,200 for samples sent by Govt. to Private Labs Bengaluru: In a bid to encourage more and more people to undergo test for early detection of COVID-19, the State Government has put a ceiling rate for RT-PCR testing in private laboratories including screening test and confirmatory…
One-time COVID cash relief: Over 2.15 lakh auto, cab drivers benefited
September 27, 2020Bengaluru: Even as auto drivers are complaining that many of them are yet to get one-time COVID cash relief announced by the State Government a few months ago amidst the COVID-induced lockdown, the Government on Thursday told the Assembly that 2.15 lakh auto and cab drivers have been benefited by the scheme. Law Minister J.C….
New Bill allows women to work in night shift at Malls, Bars, Clubs
September 25, 2020Bengaluru: The State Government has permitted women to work in night shifts, if they wish. Thanks to passing of Karnataka Shops and Business Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2020 in the State Legislative Council, working of women in night shift is now allowed. The Bill will become legislation once the Governor Vajubhai R. Vala gives his assent,…
Govt. concedes demands; Docs seek time till Friday
September 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The striking Government doctors have sought time till Friday to convey their decision on the assurance by the State Government to meet all their demands despite the financial crunch due to Covid-19. The doctors are demanding a hike in pay, promotion and other emoluments. Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Branch President Dr. Suresh Rudrappa…
Mekedaatu Project: Minister favours delegation to Delhi led by CM
September 15, 2020Ramanagar: Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said the work on the much ambitious Mekedatu Dam across River Cauvery on Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border will start after the approval of the Union Government for Rs. 9,000 crore Detailed Project Report (DPR). Speaking to reporters after visiting Ontegundlu — the proposed dam construction spot in Kanakapura taluk yesterday,…
Public libraries reopened
September 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Further easing COVID-19 restrictions, the State Government has ordered reopening of public libraries across the State from yesterday (Sept. 12). While all public libraries will be open for readers, the public libraries in Containment Zones will remain closed. Following the order, all 39 public libraries in Mysuru city, including Mysuru District Central Library and…
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