The BJP MLA says the CM is dividing the society. The state government’s decision has stirred up a hornet’s nest. The State Government’s recommendation to the Centre that religious minority status be granted to Lingayat and Veerashaiva communities has triggered strong reactions various political parties in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) has accused the […]
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The Urban Development Minister spoke about the storm water drain work done on Double Road. Bangalore, 20 March, 2018: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Pallike(BBMP) has invited tenders for desilting upto 239 km of Storm Water Drains that would cost the municipality Rs 42 crore. “The process will take another 15 days or so and by April 15, […]
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Tourists unhappy with the poorly preserved premises of the Bangalore Palace The hallway was dimly lit – setting an eerie atmosphere right from the moment you step inside. Once take the stairs, following the audio-guide, you reach the hallway upstairs as you steadily step into a brief history of the royalty that had inhabited the […]
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This week marks 15 years of the US-led invasion of Iraq, which toppled the Ba’athist government of Saddam Hussein, changing Iraq and the Middle East, forever. By Madhuvanthi Srinivasan Bangalore, March 20, 2018: The Americans decided to invade Iraq to free the people of the country from the hands of tyranny and destroy the threat […]
Continue ReadingThis is the first time the party will be contesting elections in Karnataka. Bangalore, 20 March 2018: The Aam Aadmi Party’s announcement of candidates for upcoming Karnataka elections sees state convenor Prithvi Reddy take on Congress’ KJ George from Sarvagnanagar. The party, which is in power in Delhi, released 18 names in their first candidature […]
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A study has found that oral cancer is a major problem in India, and accounts for about 50 – 70 per cent of the cancer diagnosed in the country. Another study by the Nitte University Journal of Health Science on oral cancer awareness, finds that the disease accounted for about 2,00,000 deaths around the globe, […]
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Justice and Care, an NGO, that works towards solutions to tackle human trafficking has drafted a Standard Operating Procedure for video conferencing human trafficking cases. On Tuesday, during the synopsium of technology and trafficking, the senior director of Justice and care, Adrian Phillips, said that criminals use internet, social media and chat rooms to trap […]
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The constant dumping of garbage and subsequent burning near the lake has irked the residents in the area. Bangalore, March 20, 2018: Residents in Purva Midtown Residencies in Dooravani Nagar lament as they struggle to find fresh air to breathe. Around 250 families living in the area complain about potential health hazards that might crop […]
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First aid kits are missing from Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses. This, despite several requests and warnings from the Corporation’s officials. By Ritika Gondhalekar Bangalore, March 20, 2018: If the BMTC bus you are travelling is involved in an accident, you might be in trouble. Most buses lack first aid kits and basic medicines. […]
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India State of forest Report 2017 (ISFR) showed an increase of 117 sq. km in the tree cover of Bengaluru urban area. Bangalore, March 20, 2018: The ISFR 2017 may have given Karnataka a reason to cheer with the state recording the second highest growth in forest cover. However, urban Bangalore’s rising tree cover […]
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