The BJP leader targeted the state government for exacerbating people’s problems. He asked if the Congress really cares for the people of Karnataka, why is it in alliance with DMK at national level which is opposing the Mekedatu Project ? Former National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), CT Ravi alleged that Karnataka is […]
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HOPCOMS has not done any employee recruitment since the 1990s. The current working salesmen capacity has decreased to 50 per cent, and no retired worker has received gratuity after 2018. In the sun-drenched fields of Ambuga taluk, Yoganna, a 66-year-old retired salesman, grapples with financial strains. His Rs. 2700 monthly pension proved insufficient. In 2019, […]
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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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Terrace gardeners are moving to private organisation for training. Tomatoes, brinjal, drumstick, berries and leafy vegetables easily available on your terrace. This was a dream for many residents of Bangalore but, the Kitchen and Terrace Gardening sub-scheme under the Comprehensive Horticulture Development was discontinued in 2020. Ishwaree, Assistant Horticulture Officer, Director of Horticulture, said, “The […]
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Consumers in Bangalore are buying less poultry this month than the previous few months. The prices of poultry are increasing consistently every few days. Poultry dealers in the city find that sales have dipped due to the high prices. R H Malli, a chicken shop owner said, “There has been no decrease in price this […]
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Due to communication barriers rural entrepreneurs were facing problems in selling their products. Khasi oranges attracted few buyers at the Zest fest here in Bangalore today. The fest reported lack of salesbecause of less footfall.. Orange farmers from Meghalaya ,said that the business flopped at first day but they are expecting to make good sales […]
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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Nitin Gadkari inaugurated South Asia’s biggest construction equipment fare. Development of infrastructure is most important in developing economies stated Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari in his speech. He said, “the only possible way to make India the third largest economy is to make better infrastructure, the focus […]
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A majority of migrant workers in the hospitality industry report disgruntlement with the working conditions they face with nearly a half of them being trapped in debt. Around 83 percent of migrant workers in the hospitality sector reported feeling dissatisfied with their working conditions in Bangalore. A recent study showed that the discontentment was mostly […]
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The company launched the Karnataka dealership with a new off-roader. Polaris India is not planning to add more dealers in the country, said Lalit Sharma, Managing Director, Polaris India, at the inauguration of Bornfree Motors LLP as the authorised off-road vehicle dealer for Polaris in Karnataka. He believes that the existing ten dealers and this […]
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A lack of government subsidy limits the growth of the technique to large companies, they say. Karnataka, a leading agricultural state in India, is falling behind in adopting hydroponics, a soilless crop cultivation technique, said Sri. Kadiregowda, Joint Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh. Kadiregowda said that despite its numerous advantages, including higher yields, reduced water usage, […]
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