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Hans India
19-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Karnataka to Build State's Second Largest Planetarium and Science Centre in Hampi: Minister N.S. Boseraju
Kamalapur (Vijayanagara district): Karnataka is set to establish the state's second-largest planetarium and the largest such facility in the Kalyana Karnataka region at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi, State Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology N.S. Boseraju announced on Monday. The minister conducted a site inspection at Kamalapur in Vijayanagara district, a prominent tourist destination in Kalyana Karnataka, where the proposed state-of-the-art science centre and planetarium is to be constructed. 10-Acre Site Approved A prime 10-acre parcel of land located alongside a major road in Kamalapur has been earmarked for the project. Minister Boseraju directed officials to make optimal use of the space with an efficient and innovative design. Advanced Planetarium Facilities The planned facility will feature a 12-metre nano-seam dome planetarium equipped with modern technologies, alongside a full-fledged science centre. The site has been allocated by the Department of Tourism, and the minister instructed officials to initiate necessary groundwork for the construction phase. Minister Boseraju said the initiative is part of the government's broader efforts to foster scientific curiosity and awareness among youth in the Kalyana Karnataka region. 'In line with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's vision, science centres and planetariums are being planned in every district of the state. Providing high-quality science infrastructure in Hampi, a world heritage site, is a step in that direction,' he stated. Officials from the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), including Managing Director Sadashiva Prabhu, accompanied the minister during the visit, along with senior officials from the Science and Technology Department and district administration. (eom)
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Coordinated action vital to combat antimicrobial resistance: Minister
Bengaluru: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as a silent pandemic globally, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response, Karnataka's Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day national conference titled 'Antimicrobial Resistance: Mitigation Strategies and Alternatives', organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Boseraju highlighted the World Health Organisation's concerns over the growing threat of AMR and stressed the importance of collective scientific and policy-driven efforts. 'In India, the India AMR Innovation Hub is leading the charge by encouraging researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to develop context-specific solutions through collaboration,' the minister said. 'Both the central and state governments have taken significant steps to tackle AMR through awareness campaigns, monitoring of antibiotic usage, regulating drug sales, and promoting appropriate use in both humans and animals.' He added that Karnataka remains at the forefront of AMR-related research, with several leading institutions in Bengaluru developing novel strategies to counter antimicrobial resistance. 'Fighting AMR is not only a scientific challenge but also a moral responsibility,' Boseraju remarked. 'It is through shared knowledge and determined effort that we can safeguard public health, ensure food security, and promote sustainable development.' The conference brought together prominent experts, including Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Dr. Karuna Saghar, former senior official at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and Advisor to Nitte University; Dr. C. N. Ravishankar, former Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education; and Prof. Indrani Karuna Saghar, Director at Nitte University. KSTA CEO Dr. A. M. Ramesh and senior scientist Dr. R. Anand also participated. A tribute was paid to the late Padma Shri awardee and renowned scientist Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan during the event.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Coordinated Action Vital to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: Karnataka Minister N. S. Boseraju
Bengaluru: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as a silent pandemic globally, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response, Karnataka's Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day national conference titled "Antimicrobial Resistance: Mitigation Strategies and Alternatives", organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Boseraju highlighted the World Health Organization's concerns over the growing threat of AMR and stressed the importance of collective scientific and policy-driven efforts. 'In India, the India AMR Innovation Hub is leading the charge by encouraging researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to develop context-specific solutions through collaboration,' the minister said. 'Both the central and state governments have taken significant steps to tackle AMR through awareness campaigns, monitoring of antibiotic usage, regulating drug sales, and promoting appropriate use in both humans and animals.' He added that Karnataka remains at the forefront of AMR-related research, with several leading institutions in Bengaluru developing novel strategies to counter antimicrobial resistance. 'Fighting AMR is not only a scientific challenge but also a moral responsibility,' Boseraju remarked. 'It is through shared knowledge and determined effort that we can safeguard public health, ensure food security, and promote sustainable development.' The conference brought together prominent experts including Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Dr. Karuna Saghar, former senior official at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and Advisor to Nitte University; Dr. C. N. Ravishankar, former Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education; and Prof. Indrani Karuna Saghar, Director at Nitte University. KSTA CEO Dr. A. M. Ramesh and senior scientist Dr. R. Anand also participated. A tribute was paid to the late Padma Shri awardee and renowned scientist Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan during the event.
Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Minister N. S. Boseraju launches the Petologist App - A Cutting-Edge Veterinary Platform for Pet Parents, Clinics and Farms
India PR Distribution Karnataka [India], May 9: In a prestigious event that celebrated innovation in veterinary technology and sustainable farming, the Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, along with Vice Chancellor of Kodagu University, Dr. Ashok S. Alur, officially launched Petologist, a pioneering veterinary platform developed by Transduceideas Technologies LLP. Petologist is an innovative digital healthcare platform designed to connect pet parents and farmers with licensed veterinarians, clinics, and hospitals. It offers features such as digital health records, vaccination tracking, medication reminders, farm animal monitoring, and telemedicine consultations, thereby redefining the way animal healthcare is delivered in both urban and rural settings. This transformative initiative is digitalising a healthcare platform developed to connect pet parents and farmers with licensed veterinarians, clinics, and hospitals. It offers features such as digital health records, vaccination tracking, medication reminders, farm animal monitoring, and telemedicine consultations, thereby redefining the way animal healthcare is delivered in both urban and rural settings. Petologist is incubated under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation (R-ABI) Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, hosted at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI). IVRI, established in 1889, is India's premier institute for veterinary research and education, contributing significantly to animal health, vaccine development, and disease eradication. The soft launch marks the beginning of a restricted release available exclusively to select veterinary doctors and clinics in Karnataka, allowing the platform to be fine-tuned before its nationwide rollout. During the ceremony, the contributions of Dr. Roopa Alur, Dr. K. Ravi Kumar, Shreyas A., and Vijay were recognized for their instrumental roles in developing animal health technologies by the Minister Tilak R.K. and Priyanka M were also honored for advisory on architecting a robust, scalable platforms in technology infrastructure in the software, ecommerce, agritech and veterinary care sectors. "We are proud to introduce Petologist as a one-stop veterinary platform that empowers doctors while making pet and livestock care seamless for families and farmers," said the Petologist team. "Our goal is to democratize access to affordable, efficient veterinary care across India, starting with this phased launch in Karnataka." Dr. Ashok S. Alur, Vice Chancellor lauded the initiative as a powerful example of how technology and science can serve rural development, sustainable farming, and animal welfare, urging more innovators to follow suit. Key Features of Petologist Include, (i)Digital medical records and vaccination logs(ii)Real-time teleconsultations and reminders(iii)Farm animal health tracking(iv)Doctor-patient connectivity through clinics and hospitals
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress cancels rally against price rise
As news of Operation Sindoor, India's armed response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, emerged on Wednesday, the Congress cancelled its divisional-level rally scheduled in Raichur for the day. The rally, which was intended to criticise the BJP-led Union government over the spiralling prices of essential commodities and efforts to undermine the Constitution, was expected to draw public attention. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with several Cabinet colleagues, including Priyank Kharge, Sharan Prakash Patil, N.S. Boseraju, Eshwar Khandre, Shivaraj Tangadagi and Rahim Khan, were scheduled to address the gathering. However, the event was called off soon after reports of India's retaliatory strike on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours on Wednesday came. In the light of the escalating geopolitical situation, the civil defence mock drill planned by the district administration at Shakti Nagar near Raichur was also cancelled. However, a similar drill was conducted by the South Central Railway at Raichur Railway Station earlier in the day. Emergency meeting Following the rally's cancellation, Medical Education Minister and Raichur district in-charge Sharan Prakash Patil convened an emergency meeting at the district administrative complex. He was joined by Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju, Lok Sabha member from Raichur G. Kumar Naik and senior district officials. The meeting addressed the heightened security concerns arising from the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Discussions focused on strengthening civil defence strategies for managing military or terrorist threats and provisions under key legislative frameworks, including the Civil Defence Act, 1968, the Defence of India Acts 1962 and 1971 and the Geneva Conventions Act 2010. A comprehensive review was undertaken covering emergency response protocols such as fire and rescue services, registration and training of government personnel and volunteers, activation of civil defence sirens and control rooms, procurement of essential equipment, identification of secure shelters and designation of demilitarised zones for civilian relocation in the event of an attack. Emphasising the strategic significance of the region, Mr. Patil underscored the urgent need to tighten security around critical infrastructure such as the Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS) and Yermarus Thermal Power Station (YTPS), which are crucial to Karnataka's power supply. He also appealed to citizens to remain calm and urged legislators to maintain vigilance within their constituencies. Officials, especially tahsildars, were instructed to hold meetings with representatives of all political parties and civil society groups to ensure preparedness at the grassroots level. Echoing similar concerns, Minister Boseraju and Mr. Kumar Naik stressed the importance of pre-emptive planning and specialised training for police, emergency responders and healthcare workers. They emphasised the need for seamless coordination among departments to respond effectively to any situation. Raichur Superintendent of Police Puttamadaiah M. provided a detailed briefing on emergency response mechanisms and mock drill frameworks. Legislators Basanagouda Daddal, Basavaraj Turvihal, Hampanagouda Badarli, A. Vasanth Kumar and Basanagouda Badarli along with Deputy Commissioner Nitish K., Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Tukaram Pandve, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shivananda, Assistant Commissioner Gajanan Bale and other senior officials were also in attendance.
