** 18 private hosptals in Bengaluru to be part of Covid vaccination drive

Karnataka is gearing up to vaccinate citizens above 60 and people aged 45-59 with specified comorbidities from March 1.

In the initial phase, all taluk and hospitals and two identified private hospitals from each district will administer the jab.

In Bengaluru, all major hospitals and 18 private health facilities in BBMP limits will be part of the campaign.

** National Cross Country 10km: Parasappa, Sonika crowned champions

Parasappa Madevappa Hajilol of Karnataka and Haryana’s Sonika were crowned the National Cross Country 10km champions at the 55th edition of the event in the ATS Golf Meadows near Chandigarh on Sunday. The course, with two-kilometre grassy loops, was designed with undulations and slushy sections.

** JNCASR develops molecule that may help treat Alzheimer’s

First identified over a 100 years ago, Alzheimer’s disease has no major medication till date that can assist in permanent treatment.

** Karnataka second in country in offering postal services

Through these CSCs, citizens can avail several Business to Customer (B2C) and Government to Citizen services (G2C)

Through these CSCs, citizens can avail several Business to Customer (B2C) and Government to Citizen services (G2C). B2C services include mobile recharge, payment of water, gas and electricity bills, insurance renewal, EMI payments, flight, train and bus , etc. G2C services include Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aroygya Yojana, National Pension Scheme, PAN Card, e-stamping services and Jeevan Pramaan Patra (digital life certificate), etc.