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First 3D planetarium to be opened in Mangaluru in Jan

DHNS
December 8, 2017

Bengaluru, Dec 8: Bengaluru India Nano 2017, the 9th edition of India's flagship Nano-science and Nanotechnology event, kicked-off to a flying start with overwhelming participation of policy makers from the state and the Centre and academia.

Karnataka Minister for Planning, Statistics and Science and Technology

M R Seetharam said Bengaluru is gaining strong foothold in the emerging field of nanotechnology, which is considered as the next big technological revolution.

"To create awareness about astronomical concepts and to help students to learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we are establishing first 3D planetarium with state-of-the-art projection systems in Mangaluru at an estimated cost of Rs 35.69 crore," he said.

Five more to come up

The planetarium will be open to the public in January 2018.

"The government is planning to establish five more mini planetariums; one each in Dharwad, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Madikeri and Gadag," M R Seetharam said.

Award presented

Prof Ashok K Ganguli, Institute of Nano Science and Technology at Mohali in Punjab was awarded the Prof C N R Rao Bangalore INDIA NANO Science 2017 Award with a cash prize of Rs one lakh by C N R Rao Foundation. The award was presented by Prof C N R Rao at the event.

Comments

Hari
 - 
Friday, 8 Dec 2017

Great. Is it first time in India?

Kumar
 - 
Friday, 8 Dec 2017

It will be more helpful to both students, teachers, astronomy enthusiasts.

Ganesh
 - 
Friday, 8 Dec 2017

Wow. I used to sleep while watching planetorium. In mangalore I couldnt find anything

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January 19,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 19: The Karnataka government has given its nod to teach 'Vivekadeepini' slokhas, authored by Adi Shankaracharya, in schools across the state, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Saturday.

At an event called 'Vivekadeepini Mahasamarpane,' organised by Vedanta Bharati, Yediyurappa said, "It has been noticed that Vivekadeepini, which evolves the mind and illumines a person, has a great effect on students.

Parents and teachers have found a positive change among children who were inspired by Vivekadeepini." "Hence, the government has given its nod to allow teaching Vivekadeepini in the schools in Karnataka," he added.

According to the organisers of the event, around two lakh children from 50 schools participated in the event where they were taught to chant Vivekadeepini, comprising verses for the seekers in the spiritual journey.

Yediyurappa reminded the audience that the Indian culture and civilisation is the oldest and the best, which they should feel proud of. Likening Amit Shah to the first union home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he said, "After Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel if we have seen a union home minister, it is Amit Shah, who has successfully resolved many burning issues of the countries within a few months.

"Shah succeeded in finding a permanent solution to Kashmir issue," Yediyurappa said.

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March 28,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 28: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to remove the blocking of roads including state highway along the border of Karnataka in view of lock down to contain the spread of COVID-19.

In a letter sent to the Prime Minister on Friday evening, the Chief Minister said certain actions by the Karnataka Police have resulted in the blocking the Thalassery-Coorg State Highway-30. This road connects Kerala with Coorg in Karnataka via Veerajapettah. This route is a lifeline for flow of essential commodities to Kerala."

"If this is blocked, vehicles carrying essential commodities will have to travel a much longer route to reach our state. Given the situation of national lock down, this will add much more hardship to people," it said.

"You will naturally agree with me that no action impeding the movement of essential commodities should be initiated at this moment of crisis," he hoped.

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka has said that state was prepared to tackle COVID-19 and flood situation.

"Today I had a meeting with officials from disaster management, housing, Police, agriculture departments. The government is ready to tackle both the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the flood situation," he told news agency.

The minister said he had held a meeting with officials to take precautionary measures.
"I sanctioned Rs 20 crore to the Fire Department to purchase the equipment for rescue operations. I have already announced red alert in six districts. Tomorrow, I will visit Kodagu, Chikmagalur to assess rescue operations. NDRF reached have teams for rescue operations," he said.

"We are monitoring all dams. Last time we got more floods because of dams. I have instructed to all district collectors that 70 per cent water be filled in dams. Remaining water be sent to canals. We are expecting more rains in nine districts this year," he added.

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