Public library officials have sent many letters to BBMP, all unanswered. They propose a solution: direct transfer of library cess to resolve the issue. Non-functional digital libraries and low stock of required books are adding to the pile of infrastructural problems that public libraries are facing in Bangalore. They need the money to make […]
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Most Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses remain inaccessible to the disabled and elderly due to their high ground clearance and overcrowding. Although the BMTC has introduced low-floor, ramp-accessible buses meant for the disabled and elderly friendly, most buses have footboards that are too high off the ground, making boarding them difficult for the differently- […]
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Daily TV viewership across countries Vishnupriya. R Television viewership on the decline Ashna Mariam George Indians switching away from cable connections K. Nitika Shivani STAR Network draws the maximum viewership in India Vandana Batra Game of thrones on the throne Arunima Pal Smart TVs dominate Indian market Steffy Maria Paul Dettol: The most advertised brand […]
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In 2022, separate bus lanes were created near the Kengeri Satellite Bus Terminal to regulate traffic. The route faces traffic congestion again as the bus lanes have vanished. Traffic congestion has returned to the Kengeri bus terminal area after cones placed to regulate traffic were removed. Plans to construct dividing walls to mark bus routes […]
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In 33 percent of accident cases, the driver was solely at fault shows a 2023 study conducted by the Civil Engineering department of R V College. The city has witnessed more than 100 accidents involving Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses till September this year. Commuters raise concern over careless driving. According to data from […]
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The junction below the KR Market flyover lacks speed breakers, zebra crossing and traffic lights which is resulting in dangerous crossing situations for commuters and pedestrians The junction by the Jamia Masjid in the KR Market area lacks safety infrastructure despite being anactive hub for commuters and pedestrians to cross from one side to the […]
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The average ridership of Namma Metro exceeded 7 lakh after the opening of the completed purple line. Metro passengers in long queues shoving fellow commuters in front of the security frisking point has become a common sight at the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station. Especially on weekends, with a rise in footfall, the need for additional […]
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Pedestrians risk limb and life trying to cross the busy junction while discussions continue on who should build the skywalk. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will no longer be involved in the construction of the circular skywalk at the Banashankari junction. The project has been completely handed over to the Bruhat Bengluru Mahanagara […]
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The university will be the second sports university in India after the National Sports University of Imphal, Manipur Sports enthusiasts in Bangalore will have to wait longer as land for the Sports University to be constructed in Yelahanka is still being acquired from the revenue department and from private parties. Mr. S.R. Vishwanath is a […]
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With more than 35,000 cases reported, Bangalore Urban had the most number of mental health disorder cases in Karnataka last year. Bangalore Urban reported ten times more mental health cases than Bangalore Rural according to a report by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The former reported 17,672 cases of common mental disorders (CMD) […]
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