Karnataka villagers reduce carbon emissions by using biogasDODDAPALLI - At a time when the world pressure is on India to rein in its ‘carbon intensity’, a non-descript village in Karnataka has set an example by choosing biogas over the conventional firewood hence, unknowingly pitching in its bit towards reducing carbon emissions. No CCTV video to facilitate Kaiga nuke plant probeMALLAPUR - Investigating agencies are finding it tough to probe the alleged leak at the Kaiga nuclear plant here, as no CCTV cameras were placed near the water cooler, the place where the leak took place. Kaiga nuke leak, a malevolent act: KakodkarMALLAPUR - Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Sunday said the leakage at the Kaiga nuclear plant here, which left 55 persons sick with radioactive poisoning, appears to have been a malevolent act of a disgruntled employee. Radiation leak at Kaiga nuke plant leaves 55 sickMallapur (Karnataka), Nov 29 (ANI): A radiation leak at the Kaiga Nuclear Plant in Karnataka’s north Kannada district has left 55 employees in the maintenance unit falling sick in a case of suspected radiation poisoning. Former Union Minister Shankaranand passes awayBELGAUM - Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister B. Shankaranand died at a private hospital here this morning. India’s first aviation SEZ opened in BelgaumBELGAUM - Global aerospace majors such as Europe’s SABCA and Canada’s Magellan Aerospace will set up shops in India’s first special economic zone (SEZ) devoted exclusively for the aviation industry here. Air India to receive first tranche of Rs8 billion equity by Dec: PatelBELGAUM - Cash-strapped carrier Air India will be receiving its first tranche of equity of eight billion rupees by December, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said on Saturday. ‘Flights from Belgaum airport will resume soon’BELGAUM - Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Saturday said flights will resume operations from the Sambra airport here in three months. Government to infuse Rs.800 crore into Air India soonBELGAUM - The government will infuse Rs.800 crore of equity into the cash-strapped national carrier Air India in two months, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said here Saturday. Karnataka Police launches massive anti Naxal operation in MalnadKARKALA - Karnataka Police on Friday launched a massive anti Naxal operation in the four districts of the Malnad region. Karnataka political crisis to be resolved today: YeddyruppaBANGALORE - The political crisis in Karnataka will be resolved by this evening, claimed Chief Minister B S Yeddyruppa after a meeting with senior BJP leader L K Advani in New Delhi. Indian Coast Guard Station to be commissioned at Karwar todayKARWAR - The Government will commission the Coast Guard station at Karnataka’s Karwar district today for strengthening maritime and coastal security. Indian Coast Guard Station to be commissioned at KarwarKARWAR - The Government will commission the Coast Guard station at Karnataka’s Karwar district on Wednesday for strengthening maritime and coastal security. Chidambaram praises corporates for helping flood hitBAGALKOT - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Monday lauded the corporate sector for coming forward to build houses and other facilities for the flood affected in north Karnataka. City youngsters play good Samaritans to Karnataka flood victimsGADAG - Like scores of other villages in north Karnataka, Amaragol and Hole Hadagali also suffered death and destruction in floods. But these two villages consider themselves lucky as a group of youngsters has come to their aid. American Hindu monk opens India’s first surfing ashram near MangaloreMANGALORE - The world’s first surfing swami has set his sights on popularizing the pursuit across the Indian subcontinent, a land he claims has waves as attractive as those in the surfing mecca of Hawaii. Floods dampen Deepavali spirits in KarnatakaRAICHUR - Even as people across the country are celebrating Deepavali, the recent floods in the villages of Karnataka’s Raichur district have left no joy for the affected people. PM ducks question on Nobel for ObamaRAICHUR - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday deftly tossed back a question on whether US President Barack Obama was the right choice for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Manmohan Singh announces 1,000 crore aid to KarnatakaRAICHUR - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced Rs. 1,000 crore package for the flood hit regions of Karnataka. PM grants Rs.1,000 crore relief to flood-hit Karnataka (Lead, Changing Dateline)RAICHUR - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in north Karnataka and announced an interim relief of Rs.1,000 crore (Rs.10 billion). Rescue efforts on as flood toll claims 240 lives in Karnataka, APHYDERABAD/KARNATAKA/BANGALORE - Heavy rains and floods over the past week have spread havoc across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, and so far have claimed over 240 lives. Karnataka to construct 2,00,000 homes for flood affectedBELLARY - Karnataka Chief Minister B.Y.Yeddyurappa on Monday announced that his government would construct over 2,00,000 houses for flood affected people. Sonia, Chidambaram to undertake aerial survey of Bellary todayBELLARY - Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will today undertake an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Karnataka’s Bellary district. Classical vocalist Gangubai Hangal passes awayHUBLI - Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Gangubai Hangal passed away at a hospital here on Tuesday after a brief illness. People flock to ‘Niagra of India’: Hogenakkal waterfall in KarnatakaHOGENAKKAL - Known as the ‘Niagara Falls of India‘, the Hoegnakaal waterfall in the Dharmapiri district in Karnataka is a popular tourist destination. Karnataka silk weavers fret over falling profits due to globalisationDODDABALLAPURA - Silk weavers in Karnataka lament over falling profits due to globalization and liberalisation policies. Nuke scientist Mahalingam’ body handed over to familyKAIGA - The recovered body of Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant scientist Lokanath Mahalingam was handed over to his family on Sunday after due identification by his wife. No nuke secrets with missing Kaiga scientist: officials (Lead)KAIGA - Lokanath Mahalingam, the senior scientific officer of the state-run Kaiga atomic power plant in coastal Karnataka who is missing since Monday, had no access to sensitive documents or nuclear secrets, top officials said Friday. Nuclear station scientist goes missing from KarnatakaKAIGA/MANGALORE - A probe has been ordered after a senior scientific officer posted at the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India in Karnataka went missing. Karnataka engineering students take part in UAV design competitionKOLAR - Engineering students from across the country participated in a design competition for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), organised by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) here on Tuesday. |
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