The apex court has instructed the Centre to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible. In a long-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court today, upheld the abrogation of article 370 of the Indian Constitution. The article was struck down by the central government on August 6, 2019 when the parliament passed the Jammu […]
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The Bengaluru regional office of the Reserve Bank of India, has seen an approximate 13 percent surge in currency circulation amounting to Rs. 2.5 lakh crore post the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year. Cash still holds its ground in Bengaluru. The circulation of cash has surged despite the popularity of Unified Payment System […]
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Despite efforts by NGOs, ban on the use of plastic bags on the premises of Kadlekai Parishe has not been implemented effectively. “Parishege banni cheela tanni”, the outcry of the anti-plastic campaign organized by NGOs in Bangalore in Kadlekai Parishe, the annual groundnut festival of Bangalore has fallen flat when one looks at the ground […]
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Of the total (professional and non-professional) driving licenses issued in Karnataka in 2022-23, only 12.56 percent were issued to women. This suggests that even though more women are forefront of the workforce, fewer women have control on wheels. The number of women driving commercial vehicles continues to be dismal in Karnataka. Of the total 49,836 […]
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Considering India’s achievements in Paralympics, parents of differently-abled children are demanding exclusive swimming pools or reasonable time slots in public pools. Differently-abled children and their parents are having a tough time getting access to the swimming pools in the city. The city currently has no swimming pool exclusively allotted for disabled children. Parents said that […]
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However, for a significant number, they still remain a taboo. The city has witnessed an increase in the sales of menstrual cups in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Rupal Ralph, co- Chief Executive Officer (co-CEO) of Stonesoup, a company based in Bangalore that sells eco-friendly and sustainable products including menstrual cups said, “We have […]
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BMRCL officials say that they are studying the possibility of integrating Metro Mitra with Namma Metro app and WhatsApp chat-bot. The Metro Mitra app which was launched on Sept. 27, to provide first and last mile connectivity from metro stations through autorickshaws, is yet to be fully operational as the drivers equipped with the app […]
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Experts call for increased awareness among citizens about proper furniture disposal practices and stricter enforcement by authorities to resolve this issue. The disposal of old furniture along the pavements of Central Street, Shivajinagar has raised concerns regarding hygiene and the overall ease of commuting in the area among citizens. This practice is not confined to […]
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Public library officials have sent many letters to BBMP, all unanswered. They propose a solution: direct transfer of library cess to resolve the issue. Non-functional digital libraries and low stock of required books are adding to the pile of infrastructural problems that public libraries are facing in Bangalore. They need the money to make […]
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The average ridership of Namma Metro exceeded 7 lakh after the opening of the completed purple line. Metro passengers in long queues shoving fellow commuters in front of the security frisking point has become a common sight at the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station. Especially on weekends, with a rise in footfall, the need for additional […]
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