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  1. The Vision: A 50-KM Ecological Belt The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) and the Dhare Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a massive "Green Ring" around Bengaluru. The initiative involves planting two crore (20 million) saplings within a 50-km radius of the Vidhana Soudha. 2. Strategic Zonal Breakdown The project is divided into three distinct ecological zones to ensure scientific urban planning: Urban Core (0–10 km): 20 lakh saplings will be planted in parks, schools, and roadside vacant lands using high-density methods like the Miyawaki technique. Peri-Urban Belt (10–30 km): 80 lakh saplings aimed at creating a buffer zone between the city and rural areas. Rural-Forest Zone (30–50 km): 1 crore saplings focused on restoring biodiversity and native forest cover. 3. Collaborative Execution & Financing Role of KSLSA: Acting as a facilitator, the KSLSA will identify government lands and coordinate wit...

1. Key Dates and Deadlines Gulbarga University has officially opened the online application window for various Post-Graduate (PG) programs, including M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, and M.Ed. Final Deadline: Candidates must submit their online applications by May 20, 2026 . Late Fee Warning: Applications submitted after this date will attract a late fee. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the process before the deadline to avoid additional financial charges and potential technical delays on the portal. 2. Application Process and Entrance Exams The admission process is a mix of entrance-based and merit-based criteria depending on the course: How to Apply: Students should visit the official university portal at gug.ac.in . The application fee is approximately ₹800 . Entrance Exams: For professional courses like MBA and MCA , the admission is governed by the Karnataka PGCET 2026 , with exams scheduled for May 23 and 24, 2026 . GUG Entrance: For other specialized PG course...

1. The Formal Request Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has officially written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis , requesting the release of 4 TMCFT (Thousand Million Cubic Feet) of drinking water. The Split: Karnataka is seeking 2 TMCFT from the Warna/Koyna reservoirs into the Krishna River and 2 TMCFT from the Ujjani reservoir into the Bhima River . Districts Affected: The supply is critical for six major districts: Kalaburagi , Belagavi , Vijayapura , Bagalkot , Yadgir , and Raichur . 2. The "Hippargi" Factor: 1.5 TMCFT Lost The crisis has been severely intensified by a technical disaster at the Hippargi Barrage in Bagalkot district. The Leakage: Damage to the 22nd crest gate led to a massive leakage, resulting in the loss of approximately 1.5 to 2 TMCFT of impounded water. Storage Depletion: Last year, Hippargi had 1.76 TMCFT of live storage at this time; currently, it has plummeted to just 0.31 TMCFT , which officials warn will only last fo...