More than half the disabled population of Karnataka does not have a Unique Disability ID card (UDID),therefore, depriving them of benefits such as schemes and pensions. As many as 54.82 percent disabled people do not have Unique Disability ID cards (UDID) in Karnataka. Not having these ID cards means disabled people cannot avail the […]
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Experts say that early detection helps reduce risk. Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer among females in Karnataka, the number of women who have undergone screening for breast cancer remains considerably low. According to the Profile of Cancer and Related Factors, Karnataka, published under the National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP) in 2021 by […]
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However, the gap between suppy and demand still remains wide, says the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO). The number of organ donors for multiple organ donations have increased by 29 percent in the state over the previous year. According to the monthly statistics on organ donations in the state by State Organ and […]
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The pourakarmikas or sanitation workers in Bangalore say they need adequate safety equipment. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) joint commissioner (Solid Waste Management) said they provide enough equipment. Pourakarmikas working under the BBMP contractors complain of not receiving safety gloves, masks and boots. While some Pourakarmikas work without them, others are forced to buy them […]
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A recent Lancet study has shed light on a concerning trend in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors among Indians. A study has revealed that the risk factors for CVD have increased among disadvantaged groups, such as poor individuals, while remaining stable or even decreasing among wealthier individuals. The study found that the prevalence of CVD […]
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The cost of labor required for using bio pesticides is more due to multiple dosage, say farmers. The use of bio-pesticides by farmers remained low in India initiatives by the government to provide them at subsidized rate. This is due to low shelf life and less effectiveness. Farmers say that they prefer chemical fertilizers as […]
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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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Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar earlier said pregnant women were likely to be more infected. With increasing cases of the H3N2 virus in the country, experts said that pregnant women need to be more cautious as they are more susceptible to the virus. The Health Ministry suggests, India currently has around 450 cases of the […]
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Popularity among youngsters has increased the market size of ready-to-eat food in India. The market size of the ready-to-eat food market in India has seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent in the last five years and sellers say that youngsters are the main consumers as they prefer time-saving food. Bashir, Sales […]
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Despite the availability of Panchavrutthi scheme the artisans take loans from private banks for expanding their businesses. BENGALURU: Sculptors say they receive no support from the government for meeting their health expenses. Ganesh, a stone sculptor in Devagere, said, “The amount I receive from the government and the amount I get from customers is sufficient […]
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