BBMP officials say sewage diversion channels are being built in the lakes. They will prevent the inflow of sewage water which leads to fish kill. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official said that they were taking measures to develop and protect city lakes from pollution. Vijayakumar Haridas, Chief Executive Engineer for lakes in BBMP said, […]
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Construction of escalators at the Yeshwanthpur metro station, supposed to be completed by December 2023 keeps getting delayed. The construction of escalators at the Yeshwanthpur metro station started in November 2023 is yet to be completed. Construction workers cite insufficient number of workers as one of the reasons. Officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation […]
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Officials from the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission say that the new guidelines are not popular among the public and the officials. Despite government guidelines to regulate dark patterns, they are still used in several online platforms. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued “Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023,” to prevent […]
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Mandatory compliance regulation from international clients during trade of genetic resources and delay in issuing certifications are major challenges for silk proteins manufacturers. Bangalore: Hydrolysed silk proteins manufacturers in India are having trouble exporting to countries like the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Japan and other countries because of delay in certification of compliance to Nagoya […]
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There is no specific HIV sero-surveillance facility for the transgender community in Bangalore; government officials say that there are no immediate plans to establish one. Currently, there is no HIV sero-surveillance center for transgender people in Bangalore, despite the Karnataka State Policy on Transgender (2017) mandating the establishment of such centers by the government. […]
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Increased public awareness about animal rights and better management of stray population by authorities can help curb animal cruelty incidents in the city, say experts. Karnataka and Bangalore continue to witness incidents of animal cruelty despite being recognised as one of the most pet-friendly cities. According to data from the Animal Welfare Board of India […]
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Despite being a popular mode of commute in the city, auto unions say only a few autos have switched to the electric. Unaffordable prices, inadequate Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, and cost ineffectiveness are some of the reasons why auto drivers do not want to upgrade their vehicles to zero-emission ones. While some say government […]
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Revival of aviation industry post pandemic Vandana Batra Domestic market share of Indian airlines Amisha Mohite Aviation Boom Ashna Mariam George New York to Hong Kong: the costliest trip in the world Ishika Sharma Air France serves most destinations among top 10 airlines Arunima Pal Indian carriers see growth, as foreign airlines lose market share […]
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Study linked the increase in cancer cases in India to tobacco consumption. Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer seen among men in India, according to a recent study. The study reported that lung (10.6 percent) was the leading site of cancer among men followed by mouth (8.4 percent), prostate (6.1 percent), tongue […]
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A stretch of broken slabs on an open drain used as a footpath on Varthur Road makes pedestrians wary. The drain on Varthur Road has been left open for more than six months now. The patch is in front of a heavy traffic junction where vehicles take a U – turn. Pedestrians feel unsafe to […]
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