A protest was held at Freedom Park for the increment in salary by the Archana Agamika Workers. By Riya Sethi Bengaluru, March 7, 2019: The Archana Agamika Workers (AAW) demonstrated at Freedom Park today, demanding an increase in salary and basic amenities. The workers also do not receive their salary on time. The government allowances […]
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Although some temples try breaking the discrimination against women. Indian women have been on the receiving end of gender stereotyping and discrimination since ages. Last year, the media talked a lot about the Sabarimala temple and how the women were banned from entering the temple. This has led to wide-scale protests and violence near the […]
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Increasing infrastructural and construction projects around Bengaluru cause a rise in temperature. The city of Bengaluru is experiencing disturbances in the weather pattern due to the rise of construction, resulting in an unpredictable heat wave. In recent years, the city has witnessed a massive growth in its infrastructure. Development always has a negative as well […]
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Reduction in the eco-sensitive Zone of the Bannerghatta Park to become a threat for wildlife The notification recently passed by the state government for reducing the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Bannerghatta National Park by 100 sq km is affecting the wildlife. An ESZ is an area where the setting up of industries and operations […]
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Bengaluru’s Sikh community celebrates Guru Nanak Jayanti. By Riya Sethi Bengaluru, Nov. 23, 2018. The Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, on Friday, celebrated the 549th birthday of Guru Nanak. The celebrations started at around 3.30 in the morning and the gurudwara will remain open till midnight today. The day started with a morning ‘ardaas’ and […]
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Most of the trees that are selected for transplantation by the authorities do not survive Bengaluru, Nov. 22, 2018 By Riya Sethi The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) along with the help of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) had transplanted over 1,000 trees, but most of them failed to revive. The trees were cut for […]
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Chief Ministers’ comment against farmers fuel protest at SBM Circle. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members took to the streets on Wednesday in protest of the Chief Minister’s comments on farmers. Over 2000 BJP members in Bangalore participated in the protest on Wednesday. The protest was held at Mysore Bank circle on K.G Road. Chief Minister […]
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Mandatory rainwater harvesting is still not installed everywhere it should to save water in Bangalore. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) surveyed over 50,000 buildings for lacking to install rainwater harvesting system (RWH), -the installation of which was made mandatory in 2009. It was stated that ‘it is a mandatory requirement for adoption […]
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Lingsugur taluk lacks computer education for children The schools and colleges in the Lingsugur taluk lack teachers, which in turn affects the students. The government Pre-university College had around 1000 students and for those 1000 students they had only eight teachers. Another high school, Akka Mahadevi Higher Primary School, had only 15 teachers for 503 […]
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Deliveries are being performed in the Lingusugur taluk without a gynecologist Bangalore, Nov. 17, 2018: The government hospital in the Lingsugur taluk has no gynecologist and unqualified doctors are being trained to perform maternity and gynecology related procedures. The absence of the specialist has made things difficult for the people around. Mamta Devi, a 5 […]
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