The initiative was in collaboration with the Election Commission of India and BBMP. Manipal Hospitals in Bangalore South cluster is taking their inpatients to polling stations to cast their vote. The hospital took prior permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Election Commission of India to carry out the initiative. Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, […]
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Several restaurants in the city are offering discounts for citizens who do their duty. Restaurants in Bangalore will provide free or discounted food this election season.. Thriveni, Manager at the Bruhath Bangalore Hotels Association said that to increase the number voters in the state, hotels under the association will be providing complementary or discounted food […]
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Section 144 was imposed in the city from 6 p.m. yesterday. Despite the imposition of section 144 before the Lok Sabha (LS) elections scheduled in Bangalore tomorrow, Congress party workers were seen holding door-to-door campaigns in a group of 10 to 15 people and distributing pamphlets to people in Nayandahalli today. Members from the Youth […]
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The city has only received scattered rain showers this year. All other areas in the state that go to polls will also see hot, dry weather. The heat is ready to test the resolution of Bangalore voters tomorrow. The city will continue to see high temperatures and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a […]
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Assembly constituencies in Bangalore Rural Constituency at a glance The constituency has a total of 28,02,956 voters of which 14,24,685 are males, 13,77,570 are females and 325 are other voters. List of Candidates History of LS Elections in the Constituency Compiled by Arya S. Biju and Akankhya Rout.
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Poultry farming in Karnataka is expected to face losses with a predicted increase in heat waves in the state. Poultry farmers in the state are reducing production of chickens as they’re worried about more chickens dying due to the heat wave. This has led to an increase in the price of chicken. Vijay, a poultry […]
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While not taking Oral Rehydration Salts at the correct time can cause electrolyte imbalance, doctors say taking them unnecessarily can also cause the same. Diksha takes Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) solution twice a day during the hot summer days. Once while going to college, and another while coming back. She says she likes the taste […]
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People are unaware of panic alarm buttons in Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses; a High Court directive to install announcement system in buses for the visually impaired couldn’t make its way out of the pipeline stage. Most passengers are unaware of the panic alarm buttons in BMTC buses. Shanthi, a regular bus commuter said […]
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FSSAI is extensively collecting samples from eateries in the city to ensure hygiene standards. Severe heat. Water crisis. Cholera outbreak. The city is experiencing it all. The recent cholera outbreak in the city amidst the ongoing summer and water crisis has called for improved hygiene standards in eateries. An official from the FSSAI said that […]
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Research shows that cycling, despite being a sustainable mode of transport,has become vulnerable to climate variations. Cyclists in the city struggle due to climate change. Rising temperatures have resulted in cyclists being susceptible to heat and pollution, compared to those using other modes of transport. Daily commuters using bicycles are concerned about their health as […]
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