Alcohol has been present in India for a long time now. It is believed that Sura, an alcoholic beverage brewed from rice, wheat, sugar cane juice and other fruits was Lord Indra’s favorite drink. In fact, ancient texts such as Ayurveda conclude that if consumed in moderation, alcohol can be used as a medicine. However, […]
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IIJNM-FactShala Zonal Hub for Media Literacy Newsletter for March 2024 Dear readers, As we reach the end of collaboration with FactShala, our students have mastered the essential media literacy skills, just in time for the upcoming 2024 assembly elections. They are now ready to use their knowledge while covering the forthcoming elections. Outreach by students […]
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BBMP inspection team had been checking these poles and closing the open boxes with plastic and sealing them with cellophane tape. Bangalore: Priyanka was in a hurry to get to her college. She was rushing towards the metro station, without paying attention to the wires coming out of the open junction. Suddenly she noticed the […]
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The problem of non-payment of issued traffic violation tickets is a big concern for the traffic department. Of the total challans issued in last six months, less than one percent have been paid so far. You pay for your food online. You pay for your medicines online. You go online for every big and small […]
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Even after several rounds of bidding for installation of adaptive traffic signals, the process remains incomplete. According to traffic police officials there are no bidders for upgradation of traffic signals because of a tedious bidding process along with conditions for the maintenance of these signals. Adaptive signals make changes to traffic signals in response to […]
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Street vendors in the area are not satisfied with the sales of the first two days, they say. The Kadlekai Parishe which officially began on Sunday, December 10, 2023 is proving to be a boon for the auto drivers in the Basavanagudi area and around. Basavaraju, an auto driver in Basavanagudi said his ridership has […]
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Widening of Uttarahalli main road road in Kengeri keeps getting delayed. The Bhruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) says it lacks funds. Bangalore: Daily commuters and residents find it difficult to commute on the Uttarahalli main road in Kengeri as the widening work of the road started by BBMP has been paused. BBMP officials said that […]
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Patients are suffering as they are not able to bear the cost of knee operations provided by government hospitals. Patients below the poverty line have to pay high charges for knee replacements despite promises to the contrary by the previous government. Former Health and Family Welfare minister, Mr KR Ramesh Kumar had made a statement […]
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Banks are coming up with separate gold loan branches to woo customers away from NBFCs The Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) are facing tough competition from banks in the gold loan segment by offering low interest rates. Commercial Banks have been expanding their gold loan portfolio. Data by BFSI shows that the portfolio saw a […]
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The population of furry friends in India is expected to reach 31 million by the end of 2023 in India. Report says that the population of pet dogs is likely to rise by 61 percent as compared to 2018, as more Indians are eager to become dog parents. Dog sellers said that COVID-19 is one […]
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