The Hindu

Institution of Agricultural Technologists has suggested that the government should establish a dedicated Karnataka Drought Resilience Mission

The programme will be implemented through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) and it will offer start-ups early market opportunities

Traffic on the Outer Ring Road, especially near Marathahalli Junction, crawled as multiple waterlogging points slowed the movement of vehicles.

Labour Minister Santhosh Lad has convened a meeting with all stakeholders on Thursday to discuss the issue

The Minister inspected the stretch following recurring complaints, including an incident earlier this month in which schoolchildren were stuck in traffic for more than two hours.

The nomination process for the election to Karnataka West Graduates Constituency has begun from September 29 and October 6 is the last date for filing nomination papers, Election Officer and Belagavi Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki said on Wednesday.

They alleged that the Chief Minister was making promises during visits to different parts of the State without ensuring the availability of funds for their implementation

Officials also discussed integrating the Transport Departments Sarathi database with Bengaluru Traffic Polices e-challan system to enable real-time access to a motorists licence status and previous violations.

Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath mega cleanliness drive on October 1

Congress had promised to repeal anti-farmer laws introduced during the BJP regime, referring to amendments to Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, and Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) Act, 1966

The controversy arose when a recorded version of Vande Mataram was played at the beginning of the meeting, following the rendition of the State anthem

Members complained that their voices were inaudible or distorted, hampering discussions

For a commuter driving the nine-km stretch of State Highway-35 between Varthur Kodi and Sarjapur-Ambalipura Road, the journey is an exercise in navigating one hurdle after another.

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh attributes the financial strain on the transport corporations to rising diesel prices.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have also cautioned people against taking shelter in underpasses during heavy rain if it obstructs the movement of vehicles and other road users.

Earlier, a tremor measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was recorded around 12.26 a.m. on Tuesday