Scholarship delays shatter dreams of rural students in Lingsugur, Karnataka. The air hung heavy with the promise of another scorching day. The sun, a relentless white orb in the cloudless sky, cast Tawargera village in Karnataka dusty main road in a shimmering heat haze. Kavya, in a faded salwar kameez, stood at the bus […]
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Despite irregularities, public satisfaction with the electoral system remains high. Anti-Corruption Foundation of India, stopped a voter’s attempt to cast multiple votes in Pulikeshi Nagar, North Bangalore constituency. Zakarias.L., an Anti-Corruption Officer, expressed concern and emphasized the need for stricter measures to prevent such occurrences. Zakarias, said, “It has come to my attention that irregularities […]
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Basic amenities missing in Namma Clinics, hampering access to healthcare for daily wage workers Lack of basic amenities like water and limited operational hours of Namma Clinics, hinders access to healthcare facilities in the state. Namma Clinics are a state-driven initiative aimed at providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to marginalized communities. Raju, a daily […]
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Despite fines and regulations, illegal burning plagues the Bengaluru neighbourhood Residents of Begur in Bengaluru suffer from constant coughing, breathing difficulties, and bronchitis risks as garbage burning persists, despite a ban. Residents have voiced their distress over the persistent problem of garbage burning and its adverse impact on their well-being. Sunitha Raju, a long-time resident, […]
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CCB Narcotics Squad seized illegal marijuana worth Rs. 16.5 lakh and detained three illegal residents, said City Police Commissioner. In a recent series of operations, the City Crime Branch (CCB) Narcotics Squad in Bangalore made significant strides in combating illegal drug activities and addressing illegal residency concerns, said B. Dayananda, City Police Commissioner during a […]
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Investigation is ongoing in a high interest business scam case, said the city Police Commissioner. B. Dayanand, Police Commissioner, announced significant progress in combating two financial crimes by the Central Crime Branch (CCB Police Station in Bangalore. The first case involves a fraudulent scheme promising Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) membership in exchange for large […]
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Unfinished drainage work leads to overflowing sewage, mosquito infestations, and finger-pointing between BWSSB and BBMP Residents of Gottigere and the adjacent areas have been in distress since the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) began installing underground drainage (UGD) pipes last year. The construction is still not completed, and the delay has resulted in […]
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Delay in approval of drafted rules highlight the need for integrated transport planning The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) bill, passed in December 2022, will be implemented in April 2024. Citizens had been advocating for the creation of BMLTA which is expected to address the city’s traffic congestion and disorganized public transport management. Netravati […]
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The party emphasized the need to abolish president’s rule post-elections to facilitate a smoother transition to a new government. Karnataka Swabhimani Raitara Karmikara party (KSRKP ) put forward a comprehensive set of demands today aimed at reforming the electoral system . S. Nagaraja, the party’s spokesperson, along with Bharathraj J., lawyer and Vice President of KSRKP, and […]
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Limited water access pushes financially unstable residents of Lingsugur to buy expensive bottled water, defying Sustainable Development Goal 6. The residents of Lingsugur, Raichur are grappling with a severe water scarcity issue, as the erratic water supply system provides them with water only once every five days. This scarcity has forced them to resort to […]
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