EIB provides €300-million loan for Bengaluru suburban rail The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €300 million loan to support the development of a new suburban railway network in Bengaluru. This project aims to cover four dedicated rail corridors, spanning a total of 149 km and includin...
K’taka was second largest direct tax contributor in FY24 According to a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI), Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest direct tax contributor in the fiscal year 2023-24. Key Highlights: Contribution: Karnataka contributed 11.9% of the total direct tax rev...
Bengaluru City's first air taxi Sarla Aviation a city-based startup, in collaboration with Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), plans to offer air taxi services from Electronics City to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Named in honour of Sarla Thakral, the first Indian woman to obt...
In historic first, Great Indian bustard chick born through AI In a historic first, a Great Indian Bustard chick was born through artificial insemination at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Key Details: Method: The chick was born using artificial insemination...
New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka and Kerala Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India. The sanctuaries are located in Adichunchanagiri, Karnataka, and Choolannuar, Kerala. Key Highlights: Purpose: These sanctuaries a...