The Sugamya Bharat Mission of Indian Railways remains unfinished. The Kengeri railway station does not have mobility-friendly platform access for people who are differently abled and those with reduced mobility. Anitha, a commuter who is physically challenged and uses a wheel chair at the Kengeri railway station said, “It is hard to access the platforms […]
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Of the 12 sectors in the consumer disputes redressal commission, insurance has 26000 cases. The insurance sector has the most number of consumer court cases filed against its enterprises from the beginning of 2023 till Sept. 2023. Monthly statistics given by Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (KSCDRC) shows that the number of cases filed […]
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The cases of sexual harassment on the streets have seen an increase of 93 percent since 2022. Cases of sexual harassment on the streets in Karnataka have increased from 2022, statistics from Karnataka State Police show. The number of cases registered across the state has gone up by 93 percent from last year. The most […]
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Peeping out of the sunroof is against the law ,violators have to pay fines ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000. Karnataka: Standing up through the sunroof of a car is illegal but there is no law under which the police can book cases. The best they can do is book the driver and the […]
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Study shows that constant exposure to dusty and unhealthy environment triggers several lung diseases in the traffic policemen in Karnataka. Air pollution and high level of Particulate matter (PM) are adding to the problems. Unhealthy road conditions, dusty job environment and constant exposure to high levels of air pollution are causing breathing difficulties among the […]
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Lack of separate funds limits the availability of computers to selected schools in Karnataka. The government schools in Karnataka lack digital infrastructure like computer labs and smart classes and a separate computer teacher to teach the subject. There are only a few systems in the schools and the basic skills are taught to the students […]
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About 90 percent of new smokers become addicted by age 25, stated a report. E-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a growing concern in India, shows recent studies and reports. A study by Science Direct shows how E-cigarettes are a public health challenge in India despite the comprehensive bans. A recent study by […]
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Karnataka Assembly will enter its 16th Assembly on May 10, 2023. Despite the mandated days which are mentioned under the acts, the Karnataka assembly has been passing bills faster and having fewer sittings for detailed discussions in the 15th Assembly, revealed the report of PRS Legislative Research named ‘Functioning of the 15th Karnataka Legislative Assembly.’ […]
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The entire Congress leadership from top to bottom is only interested in slandering the BJP and not in having political discourse, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. The Congress party is bereft of any ideas and now is resorting to slandering and badmouthing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. “Despite having seen what Mani […]
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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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