To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for…
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC
May 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online…
Govt. to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ if Corona cases rise rapidly: Health Minister
May 25, 2020Chitradurga: Amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the State, Health Minister B. Sriramulu said that the State Government is planning to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ since there are indications of a rapid spurt of the deadly pandemic in June and July. Speaking to presspersons at Molakalmuru in the district, which Constituency he represents in…
Education Department’s app, website to aid CET, NEET students
May 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: GetCETgo – Online CET and NEET Crash Course 2020, content powered by Deeksha, is a Government of Karnataka initiative to help all students of Karnataka prepare for CET 2020 and NEET 2020. Comprehensive study material in the form of Synopsis, Practice Questions, Chapter-wise Tests, Mock Tests and Revision Videos are available free to all…
Process on to resume stalled social security pensions
May 24, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has begun the process of distributing social security pensions like widow pension, old age pension and other financial aids. The process was stalled since January this year due to the merger of smaller banks to bigger financial entities and COVID-19. Due to the merger of banks, the direct account transfer or…
New Sand Policy guidelines notified in State Gazette
May 24, 2020Bengaluru: The Department of Industries and Commerce has notified the guidelines in respect of the State Government’s New Sand Policy-2020 in the State Gazette. The State Cabinet had approved the new sand policy during the Cabinet meeting on April 30 and subsequently, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala has given his consent. As per the guidelines detailed…
Will hotels stop parcel service in protest?
May 23, 2020Decision hinges on hoteliers’ meeting with CM in Bengaluru today Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government is in a dilemma over responding to the demand of hotels and restaurants to re-start full operations as the Centre is yet to provide guidance on the issue. The cash-strapped industry has threatened to halt food takeaways if hotels and restaurants…
State allows sports activities to resume barring swimming, kabaddi and boxing
May 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has now allowed sports activities barring swimming, kabaddi and boxing to resume in the State without spectators. Sports Minister C.T. Ravi said that the Government will take a decision on opening gyms and swimming pools after June 1. Sports Clubs are required to follow the safety guidelines including thermal screening, use…
City Clubs offer discounts to clear beer stocks
May 17, 2020Some Clubs suffer losses due to Government’s limited window period for sale and expiry date for beer Mysore/Mysuru: Litres of beer is set to flow down the drain as some of the reputed sports and recreation clubs in city have not been able to sell their beer stocks and are staring at revenue loss. Even…
Govt. forms Task Force to attract MNCs leaving China
May 13, 2020Bengaluru: With many Multi-National Companies (MNCs) opting to leave China following the outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the Karnataka Government has wasted no time in constituting an Investment Promotion Task Force to attract companies and manufacturers leaving China. Large and Medium Scale Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar had held a meeting in this regard a…
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