The initiative was in collaboration with the Election Commission of India and BBMP. Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore South cluster is taking their inpatients to polling stations to cast their vote. The hospital took prior permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Election Commission of India to carry out the initiative. Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, […]
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The city will go to polls tomorrow for the general elections. The results of all the eight phases of elections will be announced on June 4. As the country goes into the second phase of Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, Karnataka is all set to vote in its first phase. Tomorrow 14 Lok Sabha constituencies out […]
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Over 23 lakh parking violation cases were reported in the past two years. The number of parking violations reported in Bangalore have been on a constant rise over the past two years. According to the Bangalore Traffic Police, over two lakh parking violations were reported until March this year. Moreover, over 11 lakh cases in […]
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People are unaware of panic alarm buttons in Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses; a High Court directive to install announcement system in buses for the visually impaired couldn’t make its way out of the pipeline stage. Most passengers are unaware of the panic alarm buttons in BMTC buses. Shanthi, a regular bus commuter said […]
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Research shows that cycling, despite being a sustainable mode of transport,has become vulnerable to climate variations. Cyclists in the city struggle due to climate change. Rising temperatures have resulted in cyclists being susceptible to heat and pollution, compared to those using other modes of transport. Daily commuters using bicycles are concerned about their health as […]
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Officials from the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) said they will run buses for women and the elderly on demand. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has arranged 2,200 additional buses for voters travelling from different cities to cast their votes in their constituencies, Dr. Latha T S, Public […]
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Athletes hope for improved infrastructure to produce better players. Athletics and sports fans hope for improvement in infrastructure and sports culture from the candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shashank, a cricket coach said that he doesn’t care who wins or loses. “ What we need is improvement in sports infrastructure of our city. […]
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Experts say that holding people accountable for the amount of water they use and making them pay for it can be an effective tool in controlling superfluous use of water. The water crisis in Bangalore has prompted residential societies in the city to seek options that help in checking the superfluous use of water. Several […]
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Traffic constables say that in recent months, there have been four to five people fainting or experiencing severe dehydration in almost all junctions due to intense heat. As temperatures soar, police officers find themselves challenged not only by the chaos of vehicles but also by the relentless heat. Wearing their crisp uniforms, they stand […]
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Metro services which were disrupted between Magadi Road and Challaghatta have been restored, officials say. A man died by suicide by jumping in front of a train at the Attiguppe metro station today. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) posted on X (formerly Twitter) that one person jumped in front of a train at the […]
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