Fuel on Fire: Modi doesn’t care!
Petroleum Fuel prices in India are hitting fresh highs on a daily basis. PM Modi is blaming “previous” governments for our imported oil dependence but doesn’t seem to care for facts available in the public domain. To unmask his false his narrative, here is official data on the cost factors making up the pump price of petrol...[By Philip Mudartha] [3 Comments]
63% will not pay more than Rs 600 for Covid vax
The poll tried to understand the tentative perception as to how much are people willing to pay for two doses if any of their family members is eligible for the vaccine in this next phase. In response, 17 per cent said “up to Rs 200”, 22 per cent said “up to Rs 300”,
Impersonating govt official commits suicide after arrest
The police had arrested him in connection with a case pertaining to impersonation of a government official working with Bengaluru Development Authority. He was facing charges of duping several people by luring them to allot a site in Bengaluru.
Recoveries higher than new Covid cases in Karnataka
Four patients, including three in Bengaluru and one in Hassan succumbed to the virus during the day, taking the state’s death toll to 12,320 till date. In Bengaluru, 368 fresh cases were reported on Thursday, taking the city’s Covid tally to 4,04,996, including 3,754 active cases,
K’taka to launch cargo services through its buses: Deputy CM
Addressing a press conference here, Savadi, who holds the transport portfolio, said: "We are starting this new service to increase our revenue. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will launch this service on Friday at the grand steps of the Vidhana Soudha here."
Mangaluru: Eshanya Beverages to produce betel-leaf drinks with knowhow from Nitte DU
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Technology Enabling Center at Nitte DU (NUTEC) has the mandate to facilitate development and transfer of technologies for commercialization.
K’taka lorry owners call for daylong strike on Friday
Addressing a press conference, KSLO&A president G.R. Shanmugappa said that exorbitant tax on oil is causing huge financial distress to the lorry owners. "The Union government should take immediate steps to reduce the cess while the state government should reduce the value..
Monitor room to trace DTC buses at ISBT
Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday inspected the newly setup monitoring room and other development and informed that initial trials of the project are underway and likely to be made operational soon. After inspection, the Minister tweeted,
Fares slightly higher to discourage inessential travel: Railways
In a statement, a Railway Ministry spokesperson said: “Recently, there have been some reports in the section of media about higher price being charged from those travelling in passenger trains over small distances.” He said that railways would like to inform that these..
New Covid cases dip to 334 in Karnataka
The pandemic, however, claimed 6 lives, including 4 in Bengaluru and 1 each in Mysuru and Tumakur, taking the state’s death toll to 12,309 so far. In Bengaluru, 174 fresh cases were registered on Tuesday, taking the city’s Covid tally to 4,04,357, including 4,379 active cases,
Udupi/M’Belle: Programme of Adoption of 38 Students of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium HS Held
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic the academic year 2020-2021 was delayed all over the country. With the reduction of the cases and on the advice of the state government regular classes commenced from February 2021.
5 dead in Karnataka mine blast
Mine owners successfully hid mining blast material twice in the last fortnight while raids were to be carried out. On Tuesday fearing another round of raid, the mine owner appears to have decided to dispose off the explosives in forested area adjoining the mine, where large gorges exist.
Delhi govt launches awareness drive to register workers
Sisodia, who also heads the labour department of Delhi government, said, “Delhi government has several welfare schemes for poor labourers but a large number of them are unaware about them. They do not know even how to proceed to avail the benefits which are there in place..
50% of all govt vehicles to be replaced with EVs, says DyCM
Speaking about regulating measures to improve charging infrastructure in high-rise buildings, metro stations, malls, IT parks, and apartments, he said, “A lack of charging infrastructure still remains a major concern and the state is working towards improving the situation.
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