PM Modi rejected Karnataka’s request for GIFT City-like zone: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar recently alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused a proposal made by the Karnataka government to grant a zone like GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec) City in the state.
While speaking at the inauguration of the Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation (KWIN) City in Vidhana Soudha on Thursday, DK Shivakumar stated that CM Siddaramaiah and he had appealed to the PM to a grant a GIFT City for Karnataka during their previous visit to Delhi. “He refused, saying that it will not be allowed, and that the existing GIFT City will remain the only financial hub,” the Deputy CM was quoted as saying by Deccan Herald.
GIFT City was established in April 2015 in Gandhinagar. Spread over 886 acres, it hosts global financial institutions, special economic zones and gives 100 percent tax exemption for 10 consecutive years.
DK Shivakumar mentioned that the KWIN City will not be a concrete jungle as it is built with a purpose. He highlighted that it is a sustainable city aimed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
“Let’s all work together, and create a more vibrant Karnataka, and India will grow stronger, with Karnataka being the base. To make this happen, we have to take KWIN City to level in terms of development,” said Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister.
Karnataka’s ambitious KWIN City is expected to come between Dobbaspete and Doddaballapura. The key districts of KWIN City are Knowledge, Health, Innovation, and Research. Spread across 5800 acres, it is expected to generate opportunities across sectors like healthcare, biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.
KWIN City is designed to accommodate 500,000 residents and would harness half of its water requirements through an advanced rainwater harvesting system, with an additional 20% supplied by borewells. It will also feature a solar farm spanning 465 acres, capable of generating 0.69 million MWh to meet its entire energy requirements.
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Stargazers alert - Comet C/2023 A3: Once-in-a-80,000 year celestial event visible this weekend
Comet C/2023 A3 has returned to Earth’s skies after 80,000 years, promises spectacular sky show
Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is making a rare and breathtaking return to Earth's skies after an astonishing 80,000-year journey around the Sun. From Friday through Monday, early risers will have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of this celestial wonder in the early morning sky.
According to BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Comet C/2023 A3 completes its orbit every 80,000 years, making this an extraordinarily rare event for stargazers. The comet is expected to become a prominent object in the morning sky by late September 2024, shining brightly at a magnitude of +0.6 just before sunrise. The comet will reach its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion, on September 28, 2024. As it ascends into the evening sky around October 10, observers can anticipate slightly dimmer views, with the comet predicted to shine at a magnitude of +0.8.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station, shared a mesmerizing video of the comet on social media. In his post, he described the comet as appearing like "a fuzzy star" when viewed with the naked eye from the ISS's cupola windows. However, using a 200mm f/2 lens with a 1/8s exposure, Dominick captured more detailed images, showcasing the comet's potential for stunning visuals as it draws closer to the Sun.
Amateur astronomer Stuart Atkinson from Cumbria also provided insights into what viewers can expect. He noted on social media that the comet would resemble "a fuzzy star with a misty tail" positioned low in the eastern sky beneath the Moon. Atkinson suggested that using binoculars could enhance the viewing experience, offering a more detailed look at this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
Don't miss the chance to witness this extraordinary astronomical phenomenon as Comet C/2023 A3 graces our skies for the first time in millennia.
So far Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS looks like a fuzzy star to the naked eye looking out the cupola windows. But with a 200mm, f2 lens at 1/8s exposure you can really start to see it. This comet is going to make for some really cool images as it gets closer to the sun. For now a… pic.twitter.com/JstaSLJ4Ui
— Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) September 19, 2024
