Unfinished storm water drainage project has been unattended for half a year. Doddanekundi residents are dealing with foul smell, increase in traffic flow and safety problems for the last six months due to the stalled storm water drainage (SWD) construction. This project was initiated before the elections with the goal of alleviating flooding and improving […]
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Patients are suffering as they are not able to bear the cost of knee operations provided by government hospitals. Patients below the poverty line have to pay high charges for knee replacements despite promises to the contrary by the previous government. Former Health and Family Welfare minister, Mr KR Ramesh Kumar had made a statement […]
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The uncleared garbage heap in Krishna Rajendra Market affects locals and vendors. Bangalore’s Krishna Rajendra Market is filled with garbage heaps, affecting vendors and visitors who have to deal with the waste and the stench. The garbage deposit surges even more during the festival season. Jasmine, a visitor at K R Market said, “Everywhere there […]
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Two tier beds in destitute homes remain vacant as it is hard for the elderly to climb. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has provided two tier beds in destitute homes which are not accessible to elderly people. Each destitute home has 20 to 40 beds and all the beds are two tier bunk beds. Saaramana, […]
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Studies suggest that PPE kits make it difficult for health care professionals to work efficiently. Bengaluru: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits prove to be a thorn in the flesh for frontline workers who work in long shifts treating COVID-19 patients. Blurred vision, inability to access the washrooms, menstrual problems and not being able to drink […]
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