He specialised in the fields of public economics and public finance, federal finance, fiscal federalism and macro-economic policy
Month: November 2021
** 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.
** Dubai: Daiji Rang Mandir honours ‘Tulunada Manikya’ Aravind Bolar
Daiji Rang Mandir, a wing of Daiji Dubai Konkani Writers (DDKW) in the Emirates and a forum of Konkani stage artistes around UAE organized an event to honour the visiting versatile actor of Yakshaghana, drama, movies and TV actor ‘Tulunadu Manikya’ Aravind Bolar on November 10 at Winny’s restaurant at Karama here.
It is a tradition of Daiji Rang Mandir to identify talent, achievement and honour Konkani and Tulu artistes who visit the Emirates from any part of the world. Nearly two-and-half hours was spent with the Tulu ace artiste, worldwide acclaimed Private Challenge fame, Aravind Bolar, which turned into a memorable occasion indeed. In the course of the function, he shared his rich experience with the audience, which comprised mostly the artistes and well-wishers of Aravind Bolar.
** Mangaluru: Retired principal makes water to flow even when pump is off
People are aware of the pump sets which pump out water when the switch of the pump is on. A pump in Guruvayanakere has been able to pump out water when the pump, once it is set in ON position and then switched off. The water continues to pour out without stopping. This has been happening for the last 12 years.
Retired principal, Govind Bhat Kadappu, residing in Vidyanagar, Guruvayanakere, is the man behind this rare feat. He has been able to transfer water from an open well to his bore well through the siphon method at very low cost continuously. Under the siphon system, water which is started to pump once, continues to pump even when the engine is off. That too, recharging of bore well through this method is very rare.
** Scientists introduce new variety of red-petaled jackfruit
Named Bhyrachandra, it gets its name as the petal’s colour resembles the full moon. It bears fruits twice a year.
** Octocoptered: Bengaluru sees its first Covid vaccine delivery using a drone
The NAL’s octocopter can carry a payload of 15 kg, boasts of a hovering endurance of 40 minutes, and can fly at an operational altitude of 500 metres at a maximum speed of 36 km/hour.
At precisely 9.53 am on Saturday, the staff at Haragadde Public Health Centre (PHC) in Anekal on Bengaluru’s outskirts were pleasantly surprised to see a multi-copter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) land at their premises with 50 vials of Covid-19 vaccines and syringes in a special container from Chandapura PHC, in Bengaluru Urban district about six kilometres from Electronics City. The distance of seven kilometres was covered in 10 minutes, instead of the 40 minutes it would have taken by road.
** Guramma Siddareddy appointed to varsity council
idar-based social activist and philanthropist Guramma Siddareddy has been appointed as a member of the Academic Council of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapur.
Guramma Siddareddy was among a few people who had envisaged the Women’s University in the State. As a chairperson of Task Force for Women Empowerment in the State, she had conducted a study on women empowerment in 2000 and submitted a detailed report to the government. The establishment of the university as part of women empowerment initiatives was one of the recommendations which was realised later in 2003.