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Karnataka to unveil ‘electric vehicle and energy storage policy’

Agencies
August 23, 2017

Bengaluru, Aug 23: The Karnataka government today said it will come out with an "Electric vehicle and energy storage policy" soon with an intention to make the state the electric vehicle capital of the country.

"We will soon be coming out with an electric vehicle and energy storage policy. Today in many countries electric vehicles have come, it is going to be the future, but because of the battery cost they have become costlier," Karnataka Industries Minister R V Deshpande told reporters here.

He said, "we will be the first state to bring this policy to attract investments into this new sunrise sector. Discussions are going on, we will bring it soon."

Pointing out various initiatives undertaken by the Industries and Commerce Department to boost investments in the state, the Minister said Karnataka had maintained first place under 'Investment Intention' according to Central government's Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, with an intention of investments of Rs 1,40,683 crore.

He said in the last four years 1,823 projects have been approved by the state level single window clearance committee and state high level clearance committee with an investment of Rs 3.34 lakh crore, generating employment to 8.98 lakh persons.

He also pointed out that Karnataka government was laying emphasis on labour intensive sectors like toy manufacturing, mobile phones, tablets, electronic components and assemblies, and also to create more employment in manufacturing sector.

Deshpande also called on the private sector to join hands with the government to promote job creating ventures and more investments.

He also listed out that recently investment proposals have been received from companies such as Oracle India, TVS Motors, MRPL (Ethanol Plant), IKEA, SAP Labs, Wipro Aerospace, Molex India, HNI Autotech, ACE Bright Pharma among others.

Noting that 'Invest Karnataka', a non-profit company is incorporated to promote industries in Karnataka with 5 industry representatives and two government officials in the Board, Deshpande said Deepak Sood had been appointed as CEO to this company by deputation from CII.

The Minister highlighted the department's initiatives which include establishment of machine tool park and Japanese industrial township at Vasanthnarsapura, efforts to establish polymer design and development research laboratory on cost-sharing basis with government of India among others.

Also, coastal cashew tech centre in Kumta, marine export facility centre at Tadadi, six exclusive women industrial parks were the others.

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July 31,2020

Bengaluru, July 31: Denying irregularities in covid-19 equipment purchase by the Karnataka government, the state unit of the BJP has issued legal notices to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar demanding that they apologize or face a defamation suit. 

The notices seek a public apology for the allegations levelled against the government on irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 equipment and supplies. 

Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress president, have been doggedly pursuing allegations of corruption against the BJP government and have demanded a judicial inquiry. 

BJP general secretary N Ravi Kumar said that while the Congress leaders claimed that Rs 4,157 crore was spent during Covid-19, they also allege that the government has not responded to any of the 20 letters written by them. "If the government has not provided any answer to the Opposition, where did they get the figures from," he said.

None of the allegations of corruption is specific and the statements made are factually incorrect. "These statements, without any basis, have been issued calculatedly to lower the image and damage the reputation of the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party, representatives of the party and the ministers in the government," the notice issued on behalf of Ravi Kumar read.

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Media Release
February 13,2020

St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which is celebrating its centenary year, celebrated 99th college day and merit programme of the academic year 2019-20 in P.U College Auditorium on February 11.

Ms. Philomina Lobo, Retired Director, Secondary Education department of public instructions, Government of India was the chief guest of the programme. The programme began by evoking the blessings of God. Sr Dr M Jeswina A.C, Principal, St Agnes College, Sr Dr M Maria Roopa A.C, the Joint Secretary, Mr. Ronald Pereira PTA Vice President, Mr Charles Pais the Controller of Examinations ,Dr Subha Rao were  present.

Ms. Seemanthini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications presented the annual college report digitally, highlighting the achievements of the institution, staff and students for the academic year.

Addressing the students, Ms Philomina Lobo advised, “You have knowledge and intelligence but you need to pray for wisdom. Use your talents in the right way.” She also mentioned that the companies today are looking forward for skilful youngsters and asked the students to “be skilful” in order to achieve success in life.

Students received Principal's role of honour, various scholarships and merit certificates for their excellence in academics. The cabinet members of the current academic year were also awarded on the occasion. The Principal gave a token of gratitude to Ms Philomena Lobo, who is also an alumna of the college. Mrs Meera, HOD, Department of History proposed the vote of thanks.

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April 11,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 11: Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Saturda said that he was hopeful that the Karnataka Chief Minister would take stern action against BJP MLA M Jayaram--who was on Friday seen celebrating his birthday with several villagers in Gubbi taluk in Tumkur, in violation of social isolation measures and nationwide lockdown to fight the coronavirus outbreak.

"I am sure that the Chief Minister will take action on all these types of activities. We have already petitioned the DGP. Suo moto case should be registered immediately," the Karnataka Congress Chief told media.

Speaking about the video conference meeting that Congress President Sonia Gandhi held with all Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) presidents via video conference, he said: "She has given us directions that the party has to play its own role. She said that the party needs to be very active, apart from the government."

With regards to the farmer's struggles due to the national lockdown, the Karnataka Congress Chief said that the farmers are in a 'very grim situation'. "I appeal to all the people of Karnataka that we should go to the fields and discuss with farmers and buy the materials. Let us purchase their fruits and vegetables and distribute them at the village level."

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