Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Health & Environment

Health Karnataka State

People struggle with inadequate sanitation facilities in Devadurga villages

Health Karnataka Taluk

Shortage of staff in Devadurga taluk government hospital

Expert says shortage of staff leads to long waiting lines of patients and lower quality treatments. Pregnant women unattended, children coughing and injured patients waiting for treatment. This is the scene one witnesses in the sole government hospital of Devadurga taluk. This problem arose due to shortage of staff and budget constraints. Dr. Banadesh, Taluk […]

Health India Karnataka Taluk Top Story

Villagers dig streambeds for water, pay for bottled water

Limited water access pushes financially unstable residents of Lingsugur to buy expensive bottled water, defying Sustainable Development Goal 6. The residents of Lingsugur, Raichur are grappling with a severe water scarcity issue, as the erratic water supply system provides them with water only once every five days. This scarcity has forced them to resort to […]

Environment Health Infrastructure Top Story

Early summer: city caught off-guard

City infrastructure and public facilities should be designed to meet the needs of residents year-round, not just during specific seasons, say experts. Colourful umbrellas across the city. Streets lined with cut fruit and juice sellers. Making plans for long vacations. Summer season in Bengaluru is not just about this. Lack of bus shelters. No drinking […]