Prominent leaders leave JD (S), join Congress

Congress hopes to get more supporters with Geetha Shivarajkumar and B B Ningaiah joining the party. Geetha Shivarajkumar, wife of Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and B B Ningaiahfrom Janta Dal (Secular) join the Congress Party on April 28, 2023. Raghu Dodderi, spokesperson of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) said, “Dr Raj Kumar’s family has a big […]

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Separate state and church: Citizens’ forum

In the last three years more than 100 hate speech cases have been registered in Karnataka. Citizens of Karnataka are concerned about the rising number of hate speech cases being registered in Karnataka. They are urging the government to separate religion and politics for the upcoming assembly elections of 2023. Sai Prakash, a member of […]

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GoK to conduct programmes for sustainable lifestyle

On the basis of the United Nation Environment Programme(UNEP), the Government of Karnataka(GoK) has taken up initiatives of spreading sustainable lifestyle awareness among its people. Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) under the Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Department is conducting various programs in different education institution to make citizens aware of the importance […]

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COVID-19 cases see a surge

Karnataka has 1,410 active COVID cases, and the government has enough vaccines in stock, says the centre’s Health Minister. COVID cases are rising in Bengaluru as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is testing more people. Dr. Balasundar, Chief Health Officer of BBMP said, “Earlier we were testing 800 people and now we are testing 3,000 people […]

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Health workers continue to protest for their demands

Even after working for more than 10 years, the NHM employees do not get paid enough to make a decent life. The National Health Mission (NHM) In-source Employee Association, which is part of the state Health and Family Welfare department, is hopeful that the state government will accept their demand of being permanent employees in […]

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IISc researchers save energy on computing

Researchers have used ‘memristors’ components that can simultaneously store data and perform computing while using only 9 percent of the physical footprint. Researchers from the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an energy-efficient computing platform that promises to build faster and more energy efficient next-generation […]

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Nightmare hostels for BCM students

The Backward Classes Minority (BCM) students are complaining about poor food quality and hygiene but officials deny any recent complaints. The Backward Classes and Minority (BCM) hostels lack basic facilities like clean washrooms, water supply, beds, and good quality food. Renuka C, a Master’s student staying in the D Devaraj Arasu Backwards Post Graduation hostel […]

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Parties woo women voters

Key political parties are developing welfare schemes, especially for women. In the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election, the focus of political parties across Karnataka is more on women’s empowerment. Neeraj Shritar, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) member said, “The current political situation requires women power.” He added that in the upcoming election, 15 percent of seats […]

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Pilot review of Rapid Road missed earlier

BBMP had asked IISc to preview the technology, but did not pay. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) said it did not receive the promised payment from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) to review the ‘rapid road’ technology that was used on Old Madras Road. Associate professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at IISc, […]

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