Meet on Science and Technology
A conference on “Science and Technology in Karnataka: past, present and future” will be inaugurated by the chief minister at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium at 10 am on August 23.
 About 800 scientists, vice-chancellors, heads of departments and others have been invited for the conference organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy.
Besides, Prof C N R Rao and Prof U R Rao, many eminent scientists will deliver speeches on various topics. “Our aim is to take Science to nearer to the common man,” the minister added.

Amendment to VAT rule opposed
Karnataka State Tax Advocates Association has opposed recent amendment to VAT rule 2007, which does not allow tax advocates to audit accounts of dealer whose turnover exceeds Rs 40 lakh.
In a memorandum to Mr Harish Gowda, commissioner of commercial taxes, the association has said that tax advocates are qualified enough to audit accounts as they have studied both accountancy and law.
“We have acquired vast knowledge of accountancy. By the new amendment we have been deprived of our privilege to certify accounts of our clients”, the memorandum said.