The identity cards issued by BBMP in 2011 had a validity of 10 years and will expire this year. Bengaluru: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is yet to issue new ID cards to identified waste pickers in the city. Several waste pickers in Bangalore continue to work without identity cards, which prevents them from […]
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The lack of physical activity and a proper diet among pets during the lock down led to an increase in dog obesity. Dog obesity has increased by more than 30 percent in comparison to prior years. The latest research states that dogs in overweight condition have a shorter average lifespan (up to 2.5 years) than dogs […]
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More than 100 underprivileged children in Bangalore now have access to new micro-libraries across the city of Bangalore. A new micro library was set up in Hebbal. Over 50 children assembled for their turn to visit the newly set up micro library.The in-charge asked the next child approaching with excitement for her next book, “What […]
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Fan frenzy as The Hulk turns 60 this May. The embodiment of power, force, strength and stealth, The Hulk was introduced on May 10 in 1962 via Marvel’s first comic. One of the many Avengers, The Hulk continues to evolve with gripping shades, adding masses of fans to its kitty with every passing year. No […]
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Fish sellers see a dip in sales due to less footfall and construction work. As the afternoon heat dries up the water around the fishes in his stall, Saaed sprayed some water on them. With a half-empty bucket, Saaed looks at the sun, fearing how much more water he can spray on the fishes. “I […]
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Experts say tunnelling will not affect civilians this time. Underground tunnelling and excavations are necessary for the infrastructural development in the country. Ravishankar M, secretary general, organizing committee of INSTRUCT (Institute for Research Development and Training Construction Trades and Management) , said, “Given the complexities involved in constructing tunnels and underground structures, there is a […]
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A state level unity march and harmony convention is going to be held on May 14 in Udupi. Amidst the communal tensions in Karnataka, historian Ramchandra Guha made an appeal to restore communal harmony in the state. Guha said that Karnataka is a land of many cultures and religions which have lived in peace and […]
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The Chief Justice said that it is concerned about pending and future cases till the government re-examines the sedition law.\ The Supreme Court of India (SC)has given the government time till Wednesday morning, to file its response with the court on whether the sedition law can be paused while it is being reviewed. The Chief […]
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Both the cases are registered under section 174 of the CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code). A psychiatrist and a principal of a renowned school committed suicide this week. The 36 year-old psychiatrist, Tejas Murthy AG committed suicide by jumping off from the terrace of a 12-storeyed building on Monday evening. The body was found at 8.40 pm […]
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Water blockage and construction of an underpass in Sultanpete is costing traders and vendors time and money. Sultanpete, the city’s core, was swamped withwaist-deep sewage water from manholes and drains, after heavy rains in the past fewdays. The traders blame the poor drainage system in the areas of Chickpete and Sultanpete. Due to heavy rains, […]
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