People want to drive through BU

Bangalore University says implementing long-term measures to divert traffic is ‘not an easy task.’ However, regular drivers resist a ban on traffic through the university. As Bangalore University (BU) students demand a vehicular ban, commuters using university roads feel the detour would cost them more fuel and time. The University roads are used by about […]

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Prescription drugs being sold without one

Drugs Control department said drugs for disorders like ADHD cannot be regulated because they are being imported. Drugs like modafinil and amphetamine drug products marketed as Adderall, are being sold on e-commerce platforms like Indiamart and some pharmacies without prescriptions despite not being over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, placing consumers at risk. According to the International Narcotics […]

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BMTC’s first aid does not help

BMTC says its buses travel only short distances and do not require first aid. Most Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses do not have first-aid kits; those who do barely have medicines or have expired ones. Moreover, BMTC conductors also lack the training required to provide first aid. A student who was traveling alone in […]

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Commuters prefer roads over Metro’s paid parking

Jayanagar police has registered over 140 illegal parking cases outside Metro stations in September. Most Metro stations have a pay-and-park system available, but daily Metro commuters park their vehicles on roads beside the Metro stations, creating congestion and blocking localities. This includes stations like Jayanagar, Rashtreeya Vidyalaya, Deepanjali Nagar, and more. “I did not know […]

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Metro washrooms not disabled-friendly

BMRCL says washrooms are locked because the general public misuses them. Namma Metro has toilets for the differently abled, but they are locked and inaccessible at most metro stations. These include Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station, Majestic, Jayanagar, Mysore Road, Trinity, Vijayanagar, Krishna Rajendra Market, National College, and more. Dilip Kumar, who uses a wheelchair and […]

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