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Mehak Luthra

πŸ† Karnataka ranked for digitisation of patient records

The state secured second place in the country for having linked 1,68,254 health records following Andhra Pradesh in the first place.

Another attempt at helicopter service to airport

Also in this edition: More than half of 25 startups in LinkedIn list; Karnataka wins award for digitising patient records; Jarakabande Kaval to be a park soon

🏞️ Mini Lalbagh in Jarakabande Kaval soon

The state government has decided to go ahead with its plan to develop the Jarakabande Kaval, which is deemed a forest area, into a park.

No metro line for Marathahalli?

Also in this edition: BluSmart expands to Bengaluru; President inaugurates rocket engine manufacturing facility; Only one tree for seven people in the city

🌲 One tree for every seven people

Environment expert TV Ramachandra said that the Karnataka government must shift its focus to regrowing the city’s vegetation in the wake of severe inundation following rains.