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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The village series project completion deadline, initially set for mid-January 2024 by both Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been missed resulting in sewage water entering the lake The 48-acre Kaikondrahalli lake in Bengaluru, once a spot for migratory birds, is now polluted with stagnant water and dumped waste […]
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Resident of East Bangalore suffering with storm water drains since 15 years Residents of HBR Layout in East Bangalore continue to struggle with sewage in the storm water drains and when it rains, in their homes. Mani Shreedharan, a resident of HBR Layout said, “Mosquitoes breed diseases in that sewage and sometimes sewage water enters […]
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Providing menstrual leave at work is seen by many as a way to help women balance self-care and work commitments for a healthier work life. Many women have expressed dismay and frustration at Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani’s remark that menstrual leave for women was not needed. In a recent session of […]
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In a recent crackdown on the illicit sale of banned e-cigarettes, Kothanur Police Station executed a planned operation resulting in the arrest of five individuals. Police raided two gift centers on Dec. 8, and caught four suspects involved in the unlawful trade. Cases have been registered under both, the Kotta and E-Cigarette Prohibition Acts. The […]
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Unpredictable gate closing timings causes unnecessary traffic jams and delays, especially during peak hours. Railway level crossings near Nagenahalli, Chandrapura, Kenchenahalli and Kaggadaspura witness large traffic jams during peak hours mostly because of early gates closing. Residents frustrated over heavy flow of traffic and safety problems due to this. Mr. Rajesh, Nagenahalli Resident said, “Sometimes, […]
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Bangalore couple scammed senior citizen, con man in police custody for deceiving 18 NGOs. The Central Crime Branch’s (CCB) Cyber Police arrested a Bangalore couple accused of misleading senior citizens with fake assurances of renewing lapsed insurance policies. Udaya B and his wife, Tirtha Gowda, formerly worked in insurance companies. Operating out of a call […]
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Unfinished storm water drainage project has been unattended for half a year. Doddanekundi residents are dealing with foul smell, increase in traffic flow and safety problems for the last six months due to the stalled storm water drainage (SWD) construction. This project was initiated before the elections with the goal of alleviating flooding and improving […]
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A lack of government subsidy limits the growth of the technique to large companies, they say. Karnataka, a leading agricultural state in India, is falling behind in adopting hydroponics, a soilless crop cultivation technique, said Sri. Kadiregowda, Joint Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh. Kadiregowda said that despite its numerous advantages, including higher yields, reduced water usage, […]
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Rapido’s new features violate Karnataka High Court orders and the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act. Ride-hailing platform Rapido’s premium auto rickshaw service Rapido Auto Plus’s fares are 25-30 percent above the High Court mandated fare for regular auto rickshaws. The service promises guarantee rides with no cancellations, and is priced higher than Rapido’s regular auto rickshaw […]
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