Karnataka ahead of other Indian states in job creation, industrial growth

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March 20, 2018

R.V. Deshpande, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, said that Karnataka was at the forefront in the entire country as far as industrial growth and generating employment was concerned.

Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the establishment of an one million ton steel plant in Hosapete taluk by Sandie Manganese & Iron Ores (SMIORE) Ltd, he said that Congress government was committed to build infrastructure needed for attracting investment and overall development of the State.

“Karnataka has always been a visionary State. It was the first to frame a policy for Information & Technology in 1995. It also pioneered in the start-up field to give a boost to a varied sectors including tourism, small scale industries and the like, and organised the Global Investors’ Meet. It would continue to do so besides giving thrust to infrastructure development leading to industrial growth generating employment opportunities and overall development of the State,” he said.

He said that but for huge investments, the State could not have prospered and also thanked the people for welcoming it for industries, agriculture among others. “If Ballari could emerge as a steel district it was because of the cooperation of the people. My appeal to the people of the State is that they welcome investments to ensure overall development of their district and State,” he said.

Mr. Deshpande assured the investors coming forward for setting up industries of complete cooperation and support from the government. “I would like the Jindals, who are producing steel, to consider establishing a battery/electric manufacturing unit in the State. The government would extend all support for this,” he said.

Stating that the biggest challenge was to generate employment, he called upon industrial leaders to set up skill development centres to enable youth to get employment. Sajjan Jindal, chairman, JSW Steel, who was the chief guest paid tribute to late M.Y. Ghorpade for his social concern and the welfare of the people. Shivajirao Rao Ghorpade, chairman, SMIORE, explained about the project. Nazim Sheikh, Managing Director, also spoke.

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March 15,2024

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Bengaluru, Mar 15: Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis. People across various neighbourhoods have been forced to order food from restaurants and take bath on alternate days due to the water scarcity.

Even those in high-rise apartments equipped with water harvesting systems now find themselves reliant on water tankers for basic needs, leading to stringent usage restrictions.

Eateries are mulling over use of disposable cups, glasses and plates to avoid excess use of water.

Educational institutions are also feeling the pinch. Recently, a coaching centre in the city asked its students to attend classes online due to an 'emergency' for a week. Similarly, a school on Bannerghatta Road was also closed, asking students to attend classes online just like they did during the Covid pandemic.

Residents have come with up new methods to try and conserve water. With temperature rising, it is difficult to avoid a daily shower but they are left with no option but to take bath on alternative days, said Sujatha, a resident of KR Puram.

"What to do? Clean vessels, cook food, wash clothes....so, we have started using paper plates, that way we have cut down on our water usage. And we order food twice a week. We are using the washing machine only once in a week now," she said.

Some others have resorted to visiting a mall to take a shower or use the toilet facilities.

Lakshmi V, an IT professional living in Singasandra, has been requesting her firm to allow WFH option so that she and her family can temporarily shift to her native place in Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu until the situation becomes better.

"If the situation persists, we are thinking of seeking a work from home option. We are planning to move to our native place in Tamil Nadu temporarily till rain arrives here," she said.

Bengaluru primarily gets its water supply from two sources - Cauvery river and groundwater. For most non-drinking uses, recycled water processed by sewage treatment plants is used. With no rain for a while now, the primary sources have been stretched to their limits. Bengaluru needs 2,600-2,800 million litres of water daily, and the current supply is half of what's required. The result is a daily struggle for the city's residents.

The brunt is also being borne by people living in the outskirts of Bengaluru, especially in 110 villages that were merged with the city in 2007.

The crisis has also turned into a political battle between the state's ruling Congress government and the opposition BJP with Lok Sabha just weeks away. While the BJP has held several protests blaming the government, the Congress has accused the BJP-ruled federal government of not providing financial assistance to drought-hit Karnataka.

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March 19,2024

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Mangaluru: The Mangalore International Airport (MIA) will connect to a new domestic destination with the introduction of a non-stop flight to Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Tamil Nadu. 

The non-stop service, once-a-week, will operate on Wednesday (from TIA) and Thursday (from MIA), starting April 3. Air India Express will operate the flight.

The flight is expected to help those taking up a pilgrimage to Vailankani shrine.

Sources from the AIE said that the airline carrier decided to fly non-stop between the two southern Indian cities as a flight to Jeddah, which will start from April 3, arrives from Tiruchirappalli International Airport. 

“It is a ferry or positional flight from TIA to MIA. Instead of flying empty, the management has decided to run it as a commercial flight. This will help both passengers and the airline. The airline will deploy Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a 186-seater all-economy configuration on this route. 

The same flight, after landing in MIA, will further fly to Jeddah,” a source said. 

The flight IX 1498 will depart every Thursday at 5am from MIA to TIA. The TIA-MIA flight IX 1499 departs at 12.50pm. It is a one-hour nonstop flight. The same flights will also operate nonstop between Jeddah and MIA. 

The non-stop flight IX 499 will depart MIA at 2.50pm and reach King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah at 6.25pm. The IX498, will depart from Jeddah at 7.25pm and reach MIA early at 3.40am.

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March 7,2024

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Adhur: Adhur Syed Ashraf Thangal has been selected as a member of the Karnataka State Hajj Committee. He is from Manjampara, Mulleria. Ashraf Thangal popularly known as 'Sharafu sadat' is the Vice President of Samasta kasaragod District and the Chairman of Majlis Institutions in Manjampara and Majlis Edu-Park in Mudipu Karnataka.

Ashraf Thangal’s new title is also a recognition of the excellence of its work in the field of education, social and welfare, which has been carried out in Karnataka for two and a half decades. He also act as patrons of many Mahals. Ashraf Thangal is also the first Malayali to be elected as a member of the Karnataka Government's Hajj Committee.

On Friday, the Karnataka State Hajj, Waqf and Minority Welfare Department Under Secretary issued an order appointing new Hajj Committee members.

Syed Naseer Hussain MP, Rizwan Arshad MLA, Abdul Jabbar MLC, Sameeullah Madiwale, Sheikh Muhammad Saeed, Waseel Khan, Zainul Abideen Rashadi, Muhammad Raza, Syed Mansoor Ahmad Qadiri, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan, Saeed Musamil, Syed Mujahid, Shahid Ahmad, State waqaf Board Chairman and the Hajj Committee Executive Officer are the other members of the Hajj Committee.

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