The flower vendors of KR market are selling flowers at double the price to avoid losses, while wilted flowers outside the market sold at half the price. Flower prices continue to remain high as the market has received fewer flowers today compared to Wednesday due to Ugadi celebrations. Prices of flowers always tend to spike […]
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Despite strict rules and regulations, pet shops in the city are found violating the laws. Even after four years of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2018, enforced by the Centre making it mandatory for pet shops to be registered with respective State Animal Welfare Boards, pet sellers in Bangalore are still […]
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It will take six months to complete the rejuvenation process. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has begun rejuvenation work on Kengeri lake with a sanction of Rs four crore. The lake’s restoration is expected to be completed within six months. Kengeri Lake known as Doddakere Lake spreads across 32 acres of land along the Bengaluru-Mysuru […]
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Leaky roofs threaten the preservation of books and newspapers The staff of the City Central Library in Sulthangunta is having trouble maintaining the facilities. The library chairs are old and the seats are stained. Also, the ceiling is leaky, resulting in archived newspapers getting damaged. The librarian in charge, Rita (name changed), said, “We have […]
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In a recent case, a man banged a woman’s car and accused her for the accident. Lately, Bengaluru has been witnessing several cases where people try to extort money from people by faking accidents. In a recent incident reported at the Hosur-Sarjapur Road Layout (HSR) Traffic Police Station, miscreants wearing Swiggyuniform attacked residents at the […]
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Experts say that Safflower oil will decrease the dependence on imported oil. Safflower seed oil production in India will reduce the country’s dependence on imported oil. Sources say the production of safflower seeds is not much as farmers are not aware of the usage of the seeds. Mahesh A S an organic farmer said, “ […]
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As authorities continue to repair roads across the city, tree trunks get choked. The concretisation of tree trunks in Bengaluru is posing a death trap for hundreds of trees. While repairing roads, workers cover trees’ bases with bitumen or cement. As roads get repaired across Bengaluru, the latest victims are trees along the streets of […]
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Residents and visitors are concerned about Sankey Tank turning into a concrete outpost. Facing opposition from the residents of Sadashivanagar, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has halted work on Sankey Tank’s entrance. Residents have opposed the height of the proposed name which blocks the view of the tank. A 10-foot-high board displaying the name of […]
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Public libraries are closed for every small occasion while private study centers are always open and accessible. Students are choosing private study centers over public libraries because these provide students with flexible timings (24×7), Wi-Fi facilities, private cabins, the latest versions of books and more to name. Manjunath, an exam aspirant said, “Most […]
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After white-topping on Chinmaya Mission Hospital (CMH) road, residents had no choice but to open the gates of their houses inwards only. Residents of Indiranagar are unable to open their gates outwards after white-topping on Chinmaya Mission Hospital (CMH) road since the sidewalk is at a higher level. White-topping on CMH road has been ongoing for […]
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