Poor mid-day meals, delay by government authorities to provide ration to anganwadis and lack of family planning are few factors for malnutrition in Devadurga taluk. In a dimly lit room, a baby named Mohammad Kaif is nestled in his crib, his tiny frame engulfed by oversized blankets. His fragile limbs appear almost skeletal, a stark […]
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Hotels anticipate a distribution of over 11,000 free benne dosas for all voters. Several outlets in Bangalore are giving out free dosas and discounts on their meals for all voters today. Huge crowds and long line can be seen in areas like Nrupathunga Road, Whitefield and Rajajinagar. Virendra Kamat, the owner of Kamath Hosaruchi said […]
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Experts say, polluted water and poor drainage system in Devadurga taluk are to blame for the skin ailments that the locals are experiencing. Skin allergies such as measles, ringworm, rashes, and eczema are on a rise among people of Devadurga, as a result of humid weather and contaminated water according to Dr. Gangadhar, physician from […]
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Less rainfall low production and increased prices of mangoes have turned the mango-buying experience sour say farmers and buyers at the mela Farmers at the mango mela at the National College grounds are a disappointed lot. They have brought fewer mangoes to the mela, thanks to the lower yield, as a result of poor rainfall. […]
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Parents and children are unhappy with the state board exams for classes 5,8 and 9. Experts say these exams are causing extra burden on the students, and affecting their mental health. Bengaluru: Students fidgeted and twisted the knots on their bags as they anxiously checked their watches, outside their school. Their parents stood next to […]
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Villages in Devadurga lack proper toilets. People say they have to openly defecate and are afraid to use unclean toilets due to the possibility of diseases. Neglected toilets, layers of dust and mold, no running water, cockroaches everywhere and unpleasant odors permeate the air of Devadurga villages. As do diseases like cholera and diarrhea. Gopalpur, […]
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Expert says shortage of staff leads to long waiting lines of patients and lower quality treatments. Pregnant women unattended, children coughing and injured patients waiting for treatment. This is the scene one witnesses in the sole government hospital of Devadurga taluk. This problem arose due to shortage of staff and budget constraints. Dr. Banadesh, Taluk […]
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Students in Bengaluru say they suffer from anxiety due to lack of counseling during exams and demand counselling sessions to deal with the stress. Guidance becomes a rare facility for Bangalore students. Teachers unreachable, no counselors appointed, students left on their own. According to The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), all secondary and senior […]
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Bengaluru sees a rise in bird injuries and death caused by glass powder-laced threads. The number of birds entangled in glass-coated kite strings, popularly known as manja, has gone up in the past two years. According to a report (Link) by Avian and Reptile Rehabilitation Center (ARRC), In Bengaluru, a total of 10,226 birds were […]
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Other than government schemes, lack of gynecologists and poor sanitation remain major problems. Pregnant women of Devadurga taluk do not receive government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). This has caused nutrient deficiency in them leading to health issues such as anemia . Siddalingappa, head coordinator […]
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