Silk weavers appeal to JD (S)

HDK promises them help and support if the party comes to power Bangalore, 13 April 2018: Silk producers are demanding better technology to help produce silk products more effectively. The association of 1,26,000 families involved in the production of silk pitched their demands to H D Kumaraswamy, former chief minister of Karnataka. Janata Dal (Secular) […]

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Jairam Ramesh hits out at Forest Rights Act

The former Union Minister praised the NGT for its work and asked for its autonomy from the government. Bangalore, April 13, 2018: Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh criticized the current Forest Rights Act, and blamed his party’s government in Karnataka for the sand mining issue. Speaking on the ‘New draft forest policy and deteriorating state […]

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Veerashaiva members of Basava Foundation oppose minority tag

Accuse Panchapeeta swamis of discriminatory practices Bangalore, April 13, 2018: Veerashaiva members of the Basava Foundation vehemently opposed the minority tag demanded by the Panchapeeta Swamis. Delhi Karnataka Sangha Secretary, CM.Nagaraj, President Basava International Foundation’s London branch, S.Mahadeviah, and Foundation’s Members, MSA.Aradhya and S.Mruthyunjaya, who themselves belonged to the Panchapeeta said that the minority tag […]

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City joins protests against rape

Angry students, social activists and organizations took to the streets of Bangalore to protest against the inactivity of police and the government in the Unnao and Kathua cases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICFAdcMTlqQ Bangalore, April 13, 2018: At least 150 furious protesters gathered at the Mysore Bank Circle in Bangalore to protest the government’s failure to provide justice to […]

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Bengali’s wait for Poila Boisakh as Sikhs cross borders for Baisakhi

Harvesting festivals find people gearing up for celebrations while some head over to Pakistan Bangalore, April 13, 2018: Nearly 2000 kms away from the City of Joy, Bangalore is readying itself to celebrate Poila Baisakh or Bengali New Year tomorrow on April 14 through a series of cultural programmes to be held across the city. […]

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No question of exit polls being aired, says EC

 Conducting, Telecasting and printing results of the exit polls is banned under the Representation of People’s Act, 1951. Bangalore, April 13, 2018: The Karnataka State Election Commission today in a workshop for media personnel mandated that  conducting  dessimination of exit polls is prohibited  under the Model code of Conduct . Manoj Arya, Special Commissioner (Finance), Bruhat Bengaluru […]

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Abortion kits sold illegally in city

A doctor’s prescription is required by law to purchase an abortion kit. Bangalore, April 13, 2018:  Abortion kits are being sold illegally without a doctor’s prescription in many pharmacies across the city risking improper usage and related health complications. For instance, the unwanted-kit, which is used for abortion by women who are eight weeks pregnant […]

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