The work on the expansion of the Hebbal flyover to make it three lanes has stopped. Passengers are complaining of heavy traffic congestion. If you are thinking of driving through the Hebbal junction think again. You could reach your destination by foot by the time you drive across the junction. The junction remains a bottleneck […]
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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Lalbagh Horticulture Department have been collaborating with the United Way of Bengaluru (UWB), a non-governmental organization to build percolation pits for water conservation, but experts opine that this may not be effective enough to recharge groundwater Lalbagh Botanical Garden has been a reliable staple of Bengaluru with its […]
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Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), under the banner of the Bangalore Smart City initiative, is working towards the abolition of roadside cobblers. Ramesh taps his hammer against worn leather, a familiar rhythm in Jayanagar for 20 years. But his iron kiosks, his livelihood and his neighbourhood fixture, might not fit Bangalore’s Smart City vision. He, […]
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Bruhat Bengeluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has completed the reconstruction of the Gandhi Bazaar market road but still lack in sales have been reported. Like every morning Tahir came to Gandhi Bazaar early to set up his shop at 8 A.M. He collected all the pieces and decorated his ornaments shop like a bride. He had […]
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The number of women in the Indian Judicial system continues to remain low in most states in the country. Delhi High Court, has the highest representation with women making up 22.47 percent of the total practicing lawyers. A place full of men. They are all dressed in black. Dealing with their clients, checking their papers. […]
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Considering the mileage and environmental benefits, hybrid vehicles make an excellent choice for driving in cities, apart from the high initial cost, say experts. Shadows of trees were covering the road. A white car slowly appeared, reflecting the light of morning sun. The number of the car was engraved on a green board, a perfect […]
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Students in Bengaluru say they suffer from anxiety due to lack of counseling during exams and demand counselling sessions to deal with the stress. Guidance becomes a rare facility for Bangalore students. Teachers unreachable, no counselors appointed, students left on their own. According to The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), all secondary and senior […]
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Terrace gardeners are moving to private organisation for training. Tomatoes, brinjal, drumstick, berries and leafy vegetables easily available on your terrace. This was a dream for many residents of Bangalore but, the Kitchen and Terrace Gardening sub-scheme under the Comprehensive Horticulture Development was discontinued in 2020. Ishwaree, Assistant Horticulture Officer, Director of Horticulture, said, “The […]
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Close the care gap Steffy Maria Paul World Cancer Day is celebrated annually on February 4 to create awareness about cancer. The theme for World Cancer Day 2022-2024 is “Close the Care Gap”. Highest cancer survival rate: Australia Ishika Sharma Australia is the country with the highest cancer survival rate, with 1,849.8 survivors per 100,000 […]
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Despite health concerns, the ready-to-eat meals market continues to expand. When Sriram shifted to Kerala for his studies, he loved the weather, the beaches and the restaurants. What he did not like was the bland hostel food. But he couldn’t eat out daily as it took a large chunk out of his pocket money. Then, […]
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