Birders say that they are not totally sure of the bird census since the birds keep moving continuously. Rajesh gets up early in the morning. He gets ready with his shoes, jackets and binoculars. “When I wake up early in the morning, around five, the chirping and the various sounds I hear make me more curious to know who […]
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Karnataka among other southern states face frequent power-cuts due to networking repairs. Technical problem in transmission of electricity to the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu caused long power cuts in the states. Around 18,000 megawatt energy from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) was halted Due to the problem in transmission on April 19, 2022. […]
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The state government aims to construct five lakh houses in the next five years. The Karnataka High Court has directed the state and central governments to ensure proper implementation of housing schemes meant for the families from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). A division bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj […]
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Temperatures would normally stay below 30 degrees, but they have been rising in recent weeks, with little chance of rain. Due to the early arrival of scorching summer in March, air conditioner (AC) purchases have increased by 20 percent this year. Bengaluru’s temperatures have already topped 30 degrees Celsius on many occasions this month, compared to […]
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The police suspect that Umesh was drunk and slipped through the narrow stairs and hit his head. Splashes of blood were all over the cemented floor. The shutter of a nearby shop still had bloodstains on it. Umesh S Naidu (31), an auto driver was found dead near Veeresh cinema hall with half his half completely smashed against the […]
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The new deadline for completion of the smart city project is May 13 but traders are doubtful as BenSCL keeps missing deadlines. Avenue Road traders say that, Bengaluru Smart City Limited (BenSCL) has been turning a deaf ear to their pleas to finish the project. And, they say, the organisation has ignored the orders of […]
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Amateur football players are always free agents. Bengaluru: Football clubs in the country have been unhappy with the AIFF’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, 2021. The regulation states that an amateur player can move to a new club at the end of a football season without a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The regulations […]
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Pet adoption centers have become overcrowded as owners give away their pets as they return to offices causing depression and separation anxiety in many pets. Ritu, a working professional was in depression after she lost her first child during her first trimester. Somebody suggested to her husband that a pet could help her to get […]
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Employees and experts say that an ongoing war and a pandemic-hit economy are major factors for the price hike in flight tickets. If you booked a flight ticket in the past few months, you will know the suffering that your bank account has been through. However, this weight on your pocket is not going to […]
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The sale of essential oils has increased but doctors say they do not have proven health benefits; in fact, they do more harm than good. Bengaluru: Shreya Paul, a skincare enthusiast, bought a bottle of lavender essential oil after getting influenced by an advertisement on social media. She loved the aromatic fragrance of the oil […]
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