The government is offering employment to families of atrocity victims, but tying them down with red-tape. More than a hundred applicants from families of victims of atrocities that come under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act) are still waiting for employment on compassionate grounds in the Karnataka government. Social Welfare Department’s (SWD) data states that […]
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Official data shows a decline in dowry harassment cases in the city last year. Activists disagree. Cases of dowry harassment have decreased by 22.71 percent from 2019 to 2020 in Bengaluru. Women’s rights activists attribute this to the under-reporting of cases rather than an actual decline. In the last five years, according to the National […]
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The number of crimes under the Atrocities Act has almost doubled in just one year. The Social Welfare Department (SWD) has recorded a 99 percent increase in victims under the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Prevention of Atrocities Act from last year in Karnataka. According to the SWD, there were 949 victims in […]
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Lack of funding has led to delay in implementation of the marriage incentives scheme for devadasis’ children. Last year, there has been a drop of 53 percent in the number of approved applicants receiving money under the Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage, according to the Social Welfare Department (SWD), Karnataka. This scheme applies to […]
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While the pandemic brought lockdowns and uncertainty, it also paved the way for the rise of self-care treatments. People turned to self-care and do-it-yourself (DIY) treatments during the pandemic leading to many organic and natural brands thriving. Studies show the sale of homegrown beauty brands rose during the pandemic. Arya Bhadgaonkar, a youtuber who began […]
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Alcohol withdrawal proved to be a big problem during the months of the pandemic, for hospitals and patients alike. Hospitals in Bengaluru said that they were not prepared to deal with the sudden rise in alcohol withdrawal cases during the Covid lockdowns. Most beds in the hospitals were reserved for Covid patients and the Maternal […]
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Hospitals in Bangalore are surrounded by high decibel levels of noise, hampering the recovery of patients and efficiency of the staff. Patients are suffering as decibel levels outside several hospitals in the city are much higher than the prescribed limits. The patients admitted in Brookefield Hospital near Whitefield said, they were unable to get a […]
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Eco-friendly idols are heavily promoted, and Plaster of Paris idols have been banned. Yet, the eco-friendly idol sellers face consistent loss. The sellers of eco-friendly Ganesha idols say they are facing a loss of 50 to 60 percent over the last few years. However, Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols have been banned since 2014. M. […]
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