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Karnataka Government Considering Six Locations for Second Airport for Bengaluru: Industries Minister M.B. Patil

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News on Governance 4 ArdorComm Media Group Karnataka Government Considering Six Locations for Second Airport for Bengaluru: Industries Minister M.B. Patil

The Karnataka government is exploring six potential locations for a new international airport to be built within 60 kilometers of the existing Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli. This new airport is aimed to be as large as KIA and capable of handling 100 million passengers per annum. The identified locations include Kanakpura Road, Mysore Road, Magadi, Doddaballapura, Dabaspete, and Tumakuru. Land Acquisition and Capacity Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil stated that the government will need to acquire 3,000 to 5,000 acres of land for the new airport. The project aligns with the exclusivity clause availed by Bangalore International Airport Limited, which stipulates that no international airport should be allowed within a 150 km radius of KIA until 2035. The new airport is expected to be operational by 2035, by which time KIA’s passenger handling capacity is anticipated to be saturated. The cargo handling capacity at KIA is expected to reach its limit by 2040. Selection Criteria A special committee comprising aviation industry experts will soon meet to evaluate the proposed sites. The selection criteria include good road, rail, and metro connectivity, minimal population settlements, few water bodies, low green cover, and non-agricultural land without significant elevation or mountains. Minister’s Statement Minister M.B. Patil, responding to media queries at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on July 10, mentioned that a plan for the new airport will be ready within the next three months. “Things will move in a few months. A plan will be ready in the next three months,” he said. Response to Tamil Nadu’s Plans Regarding Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s announcement to set up an airport in Hosur, which is adjacent to Bengaluru, Minister Patil noted that Tamil Nadu’s decision came after Karnataka’s announcement of a second international airport. He assured that Tamil Nadu’s plans would not affect Karnataka’s project. Future Discussions Minister Patil also mentioned plans to meet with Union Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to discuss the state’s industrial development plans, further emphasizing the importance of the new airport for Karnataka’s infrastructure and economic growth.

Karnataka Government Honors Commitment, Implements Old Pension Scheme for 13,000 Employees

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In a significant move, the Karnataka government has officially announced the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme for approximately 13,000 state government employees who were recruited after 2006. This decision comes as a fulfillment of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s commitment made during a strike by government employees opposing the introduction of the new pension scheme. 2006 ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್‌ ಪೂರ್ವ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯಾಗಿ 2006 ರ ನಂತರ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೊಂಡ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಸುಮಾರು 13,000 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರರಿಗೆ ಹಳೆ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಳಪಡಿಸಿ ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೂ ಪೂರ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಎನ್.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ನೌಕರರು ಮುಷ್ಕರು ಮಾಡುವ ವೇಳೆ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿನೀಡಿ ನಾವು ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ… pic.twitter.com/IJTzZACw2R — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) January 24, 2024 Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed the government’s dedication to meeting the demand of the employees, stating, “An order has been issued to cover the old pension scheme to about 13,000 government employees of the state government recruited after 2006. Even before the election, I visited the place when the National Pension System (NPS) employees were on strike and promised to fulfill the demand after we came to power.” He expressed hope that the decision brings comfort to the families of the 13,000 NPS employees affected by the transition. Old Pension Scheme vs. New Pension Scheme The Old Pension Scheme guarantees a monthly pension post-retirement, usually amounting to half of the last drawn salary, providing financial security for retired government employees. In contrast, the New Pension Scheme involves employees contributing a portion of their salaries to a pension fund, leading to a one-time lump sum payment upon superannuation. The transition from the old to the new scheme occurred in December 2003, with the new scheme being implemented on April 1, 2004. Taking the opportunity to address broader issues, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the central government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its promise of creating two crore jobs per year. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who promised to create 2 crore jobs per year, failed to do so. 20 crore jobs were to be provided in ten years, which did not happen,” he remarked. These comments were made during the inauguration of a project aimed at rejuvenating 150 lakes and ponds in 79 villages in Periyapatna taluk from the Cauvery River at Muthtina Mullusoge on Wednesday, January 24.

COVID-19 Update: Rising Cases, Advisory in Himachal, JN.1 Variant Spreads

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Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, several Indian states are urging citizens to adhere to coronavirus protocols. As of December 25, Kerala leads with 3,096 active cases, followed by Karnataka (436), Maharashtra (168), Gujarat (56), and Tamil Nadu (139). The Union Health Ministry reported 69 cases of the JN.1 COVID subvariant in the country. In response to the variant’s presence, Himachal Pradesh health officials issued an advisory. Chief medical officers are instructed to test individuals with COVID-19 symptoms, emphasizing vigilance. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar from Una recommended immediate testing for those with symptoms like cold, fever, or cough, while stressing the importance of mask-wearing. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao confirmed 34 cases of the JN.1 variant in the state, reassuring the public that the situation is under control. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged citizens not to panic, emphasizing that the health minister would provide updates. In a surprising turn, BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal threatened to reveal a purported ₹40,000-crore “Covid scam” if expelled from the party. Yatnal alleges that the Karnataka BJP government, led by B S Yediyurappa, engaged in massive corruption during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delhi’s Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that the city’s COVID positivity rate is around 1%. While advising caution during winter festivals, he assured the public that additional genome sequencing is being conducted. Meanwhile, a new COVID-19 case surfaced in Khurda district, Odisha, bringing the state’s total to three. All three individuals exhibit mild symptoms and are undergoing home treatment. Responding to the escalating cases, the Karnataka government’s coronavirus sub-committee implemented measures, including mandatory mask-wearing, home isolation, and caution against sending symptomatic children to schools. Dr. Shekhar C Mande, former Director-General of CSIR, emphasized the significance of disease surveillance in India, not only for COVID-19 but also for tracking the spread of various infections, including antimicrobial resistance. He highlighted the usefulness of surveillance methods such as wastewater analysis in detecting variants like JN.1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled JN.1 as a ‘variant of interest,’ distinct from its counterpart BA.2.86. Despite this, WHO maintains that the risk from JN.1 remains low for now