Revamp varsity act: BKC Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Prof B K Chandrashekar on Thursday suggested that the State government should revamp the Karnataka State University Act as autonomy conferred on the colleges has little impact because of the rigid calendar.
JD(S) blames 'media hype' on power transfer issue With less than two weeks left for handing over of power to the BJP in the state, JD(S) State president Merajuddin Patel on Thursday claimed that the entire episode was the 'creation of the media.'
Depts told to prepare annual action plans The State government has directed all the departments to prepare annual action plans as specified in the recommendations made by D M Nanjundappa Committee on Regional Imbalances.
'Take steps to counter depleting farm income' Eminent agriculture scientist Prof M S Swaminathan on Thursday called for nation-wide programmes to ensure non-farming employment in the rural areas, to counter the impact of depleting agricultural incomes.
50 years... From left: Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha, Vice-President and MLA G V Srirama Reddy, Akhila Bharata Kisan Sabha, National President S Ramachandran Pillai and KPRS President Maruthi Manpade at KPRS’ Suvarna Mahotsava celebrations in Bangalore on Thursday DH Photo
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