Delay in approval of drafted rules highlight the need for integrated transport planning The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) bill, passed in December 2022, will be implemented in April 2024. Citizens had been advocating for the creation of BMLTA which is expected to address the city’s traffic congestion and disorganized public transport management. Netravati […]
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The party emphasized the need to abolish president’s rule post-elections to facilitate a smoother transition to a new government. Karnataka Swabhimani Raitara Karmikara party (KSRKP ) put forward a comprehensive set of demands today aimed at reforming the electoral system . S. Nagaraja, the party’s spokesperson, along with Bharathraj J., lawyer and Vice President of KSRKP, and […]
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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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Students’ academic performance is being affected due to the absence of guest lecturers in Hungund taluk. Despite a five-month long protest that was called off in January ,only few guest lecturers have rejoined the only college in Hungund.. After Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah offered them another hike in their monthly salary, the professors withdrew […]
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Karnataka High Court stayed the ban on 23 dog breeds in Karnataka Dog owners in Karnataka are appreciating the Karnataka High Court’s stay of the ban on 23 ferocious and dangerous dog breeds. Welcoming the HC stay on the ban, Justin James, a dog owner from Bangalore said that people should have the freedom to […]
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While several southern states like Karnataka have achieved the required ratio of doctors per lakh population, rural areas continue to face shortage of specialist doctors. If you live in an urban or metropolitan city, you have a range of hospitals and private clinics in a locality to choose from for your treatment. But Rahman Basheer, […]
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Self-defence techniques are obvious things to learn, says Chinamyee a self-defence trainer. In Bangalore, schools and colleges do not have self-defence classes, however, under the ‘Samagra Shiksha,’ self-defence classes are important to provide training to ensure the safety and security of girls. ‘ Shamantha S, Principal of Government High School, SR Nagar, said, “As of […]
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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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Schools and colleges in Sindhnur and Bangalore are not providing sex education to the students, resulting in students left uneducated about it. The word ‘sex’ if said while being surrounded by people, then the judgy side-eye looks are all set to target. Rewrite. It is still a taboo in 2024 to talk openly about the […]
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The wooden handicrafts industry in the state is gradually losing ground and prominence; experts reason loss of artisans, arising from lack of raw material due to diminishing forest cover. When you walk in, the woody smell engulfs you. The intricate designs on the various show pieces and craft work captivates your heart. However, the price […]
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