Sex workers in Karnataka continue to be neglected by the government. With only one recent welfare scheme for them, there are no awareness campaigns to educate them about it. Sex workers in Karnataka are unaware of government schemes that could help them. Karnataka Women Development Corporation (KWDC) has only one scheme, Chetana, for aiding sex […]
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For home loan borrowers who availed loans in the last two years, experts say that the impact will be serious. The increase in the cost of borrowing has not prevented people from securing their dream homes by availing housing loans from banks. Despite the increase in interest rate and the Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) on […]
Continue ReadingCommuters face difficulty with their WhatsApp generated QR ticket, have to wait in line to get the issue resolved. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) recently introduced WhatsApp Quick Response (QR) ticketing system for commuter’s comfort and convenience while travelling in Bengaluru. However commuters face problem while using the WhatsApp QR system while entering the […]
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BJP and Karnataka have a longstanding emotional connection, says Nirmala Sitharaman. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not have anything to hide when it comes to the Adani controversy. “All Congress-ruled states have given contract to Adani for development projects. Rajasthan gave the contract for […]
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We have to call the police sometimes, when people don’t follow the instructions, guard said. The visitors at Cubbon Park feels embarrassed with loud megaphone announcements. A couple Ayushi and Arijit at Cubbon Park said, “Public display of affection is not banned by law and it should be okay to hold hands. But yes, people […]
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The RBI governor said if the situation warrants the RBI will not hesitate to change the current stance. The borrowing costs that have been on the rise since 2022 are expected to moderate after the repo rate remained unchanged. Experts say that with the benchmark rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, the cost of borrowing will […]
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CCRB ACP says Bengaluru’s lack of officers in general and not just women officials is the city’s main problem. Bengaluru has only 14.62 percent of women police officers despite Karnataka topping (LINK of the report) the states on delivery of justice in India. This means there are only around 2,000 women officers of the 17,000 […]
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Repair work is being done in Nallurhalli Metro Station because of a planning flaw. Gaps between the walls and the roofs of walkways at the Nallurhalli Metro station are now being plugged in order to ensure that no rainwater enters the station. All three entrances that are linked to walkways have these gaps that need […]
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The Sri Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple on Mysuru road celebrates Hanuman Jayanti three times in a year —once in April, once in the June-July period and then a grand Kannadiga celebration in December. A throng of people gather in the ‘Garbhagudi’ at the Sri Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple where the main idol stands decked in […]
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Voters and experts feel that holding polling on a weekday will not increase voter turnout. Electricity supply, state welfare schemes, education and health infrastructure which ranked low on voter’s priority lists during the 2018 state elections, are now an important deciding factors say, voters and experts. Ankith Gowda, resident of Bangalore and student at St.Josephs […]
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