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 […]
Continue ReadingFrom June to September, nearly nine lakh properties were registered, with revenue of Rs 5,699 crore, the highest in recent years. Karnataka is witnessing an increase in property registration over the last few months. From April to September 2022, approximately 13.5 lakh property documents were registered, generating revenue of Rs 8,630 crore, a 17 (or […]
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Only 56 percent of schools in Karnataka have accessible infrastructure for students with disabilities. A recent report revealed that six out of 10 schools in Karnataka are not disabled-friendly. A Foundational Learning Study by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) states that only 56 percent of the schools in Karnataka have accessible […]
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Namma metro pillars to soon get vertical gardens across the city to combat air pollution. Vertical gardens will be installed on the Namma metro pillars to reduce air pollution in the city. B L Yashavanth Chavan, Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation said, “Based on the proposals from the civic body, […]
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More than 1,200 cases are pending before the KSCPCR. The government is yet to elect the six members for the commission. Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has been functioning without a chairman and its members for a few months. KSCPCR is an independent statutory body, which protects children and their rights […]
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Karnataka has reported a 18.74 percent increase in the number of POCSO cases till July 2022 compared to the first seven months of 2021. Karnataka is witnessing an increase in the number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act-2012 for a second consecutive year. Data available on the Karnataka […]
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