A group that guides women on travel; a community that advocates new-age parenting; and a section that connects city women with entrepreneurs. Bangalore Women Power, Adventure Women India and Moms of India — were recently recognised by Facebook at the first edition of the Community Accelerator Programme
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** Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research gets new 350-bed cardiac block
“It is the only government institution to have 15 cardiac cath labs under one umbrella.
** Mandya farmer’s quest to preserve agrarian heritage
Bore Gowda has won the Plant Genome Saviour Award
A farmer from Mandya has bagged the Plant Genome Saviour Award in recognition of his efforts to conserve the indigenous variety of paddy and agrarian heritage.
Meet S. Bore Gowda, a farmer from Shivalli in Mandya district, whose journey from a farmer engaged in farming practices that focused on use of chemical fertilizers to that of a rice conservator and seed saver, has won him a fan following.
** Karnataka woman comes up with mothers’ milk jewellery to preserve memories forever
Namitha Naveen, from Bengaluru, keeping these feelings in mind, has come up with unique breastmilk jewellery and a wide range of keepsakes using umbilical cord, milk teeth, first cut nails and hair of a new born kid.
Today, her jewels reverberate with life and tokens of their memories which could be carried throughout. Namitha Naveen, whose passion to preserve memories took the shape of entrepreneurship by launching Mumma’s Mlkytale jewels.
** CFTRI Scientist Develops New Beverage From Coffee Leaves
As coffee leaves are constantly being produced, growers can harvest them in the off-season if there is demand, according to Pushpa S. Murthy, Principal Scientist (Spice and Flavour Science Department) of CFTRI.
** Former ISEC director G Thimmaiah passes away
He specialised in the fields of public economics and public finance, federal finance, fiscal federalism and macro-economic policy
** Another award for Church Street project
The pedestrianisation project on Church Street has received a ‘Certificate Special Recognition’ for its innovative approach to sustainable mobility.
** BMTC first in country to induct BS VI buses
BS VI buses are less polluting than their BS IV counterparts and offer better engine performance.
** Karnataka Sangha: In the service of Kannada
Shivamogga’s Karnataka Sangha has been successfully promoting the language for the last 91 years.
The Sangha, situated in a building named after renowned areca merchant Hasoodi Venkatashastri, is one of the prominent destinations for literature enthusiasts from across the state, especially those from undivided Shivamogga district and Malnad regions.
Inaugurated by Rahstra Kavi and Jnanpith awardee Kuvempu on November 8, 1930, the Sangha is engaged in literary activities throughout the year, conducting interactions and lectures, publishing books, organising exhibitions and cultural programmes, and conferring awards.
** State’s first conclave on NEP for strategising future of higher education
Effective implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) will help in increasing employability levels of candidates from the present around 20%, Dr C N Ashwatha Narayana, Higher Education Minister, said on Saturday.
Inaugurating the State’s first NEP conclave on “Strategising the Future of Higher Education” jointly organized by the State Government and International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), he said the future of the country depends on making our students skill ready along with imparting knowledge to them.