Experts say that the absence of specialised doctors in public healthcare facilities not only impacts people’s health but also affects them financially. With his grandchild’s hand firmly grasped in one hand and her medical documents in the other, the 66-year-old man stood by, awaiting an auto to return back to his village. It was a […]
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Considering the rising temperature in the state the Chief Electoral Officer announced the introduction of medical kits at all polling booths in the state. All 2,829 polling stations under Bangalore Rural parliament constituency will be equipped with webcasting facilities, said Manoj Kumar Meena, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, at a press conference in Bangalore today. […]
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The rise in demand for tender coconuts and other fruit juices has also led to a surge in their prices. Scorching heat. Bustling markets. Chatter of people going about their day. It was a busy day at Subedar Chatram (SC) Road near Kempegowda Bus Station. Ananya, a student from Bengaluru, was strolling along the street […]
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However, All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO), holds that re-examination of KCET 2024 would be an additional burden on students. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists demanded re-examination of Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2024, in a protest staged in front of the Malleshwaram Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) office today. The KCET exam 2024 held […]
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Plastic packing products are easily available and cheaper than eco-friendly ones, say restaurant owners. Despite an increase in the sales of eco-friendly food packing products, plastic food packaging remains the preferred choice for many restaurants in the city. Eco-friendly packing manufacturers in the city have witnessed an increase in sales of their products, over the […]
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The association demanded formation of a high level committee to reconsider the reservation under Article 371J and to suspend further promotions till then. Members of Hasiru Prathishtana, an association working on social and welfare issues in Karnataka, demanded reconsideration of reservation for promotions in government jobs for people from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. In a press […]
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Farmer organisations will conduct meetings and demonstrations across the state from May to June, to attract state government’s attention and reverse its corporate land policies. More land reform policies favouring farmers, agricultural labourers, dalits and landless. Reversal of pro-corporate land policies. Land rights for Bagair Hukum cultivators. Repeal of unjust and coercive land acquisition acts […]
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Experts say that not all fan fictions come under copyright infringement. Harry Potter is gay and ends up dating Draco Malfoy. Ram and Leela from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela reunite. Jack survives the storm along with Rose. The stories no longer have a single ending, nor a single storyline, the fans have taken the leverage […]
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Reports show that around 60 percent of government schools in Karnataka lack computer facilities. Around 60 percent of government schools in Karnataka, the country’s Information Technology (IT) hub, lack digital infrastructure including computer labs, laptops, and smart classes. A report by the Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) reveals that only 40.7 percent of […]
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Studies show that Bangalore is the third light-polluted city in India after Delhi and Hyderabad. Krithika, a middle-aged graphic designer in Bangalore, vividly remembers her childhood days, when she used to enjoy her way back home from tuition class marvelling at the star-filled night sky. It has been years since she witnessed something similar. She […]
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