The city continues to move with no condoms vending machines. Bangalore, Sept. 17, 2018: The number of AIDS/HIV cases has gradually increased in the city over the past year. The awareness program by the Karnataka State Aids Prevention Society (KSAPS) includes the monitoring of sex workers and their health check. The society provides free condoms […]
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The five workers of the Hindu Crematorium in Kengeri get a monthly salary which is only one-fourth of what they are supposed to be paid. Bangalore, Sept. 5, 2018: “The workers of the Hindu Crematorium on Komaghatta Road in Kengeri Satellite Town get a monthly salary of Rs. 2000 since years”, said Shiv Kumar, […]
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Karnataka remains India’s second highest water melon producer in the last five years Bangalore, April 09, 2018: Karnataka loves its watermelons and how. A report shows that the state has been the second largest producer of water melon since 2011-12 till 2015-16, the first being Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Vishwanath, the Managing Director at Horticulture Producers […]
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Lack of basic safety equipment result in frequent illnesses for the pourakarmikas Bangalore, April 9, 2018: “Everyday even after washing my hands with soap, my hands stink. It has been 12 years that I am cleaning waste, still we don’t have proper materials to use while we work,” said Devi pourakarmika working in Jaynagar ward, […]
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The maternal health schemes in the state haven’t been functioning to their full capacity to reap benefits Bangalore, April 9, 2018: Indu waits eagerly for the check- up of her one year old son at Magadi Road Maternity hospital. At 22, she has already given birth to two children, one of whom is already five […]
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Art galleries in the city are renting out artwork to enthusiasts who are wary of committing to purchasing expensive artwork. Bangalore, March 15, 2018: Kumar Ranjan, a Delhi-based artist, still vividly recalls the day when Shravani visited his studio and had a long conversation with him over the idea of art rentals. Ranjan is […]
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The “decorative” number plate violations rose by 288 per cent in the last year. Bangalore, March 15, 2018: Number plate violations have drastically increased in the last 13 months in Bangalore as vehicle-owners continue to purchase decorative plates despite the rules. These violations include use of fancy fonts, logos, special characters, and words. In […]
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However, visitors may have to wait for new varieties of fish or to see the inside of the Aquarium well-lit. Bangalore, March 15, 2018: The Government Aquarium in Cubbon Park is getting a Rs. 6 lakh make-over but only on the outside. But we need to wait for sometime before we can see the […]
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With the help of a few master puppeteers, the dying art of puppetry is slowly coming back to life in Bangalore and across the state. Bangalore, Mar 13, 2018: The art form of puppetry which had been lying dormant for a long time is making a come-back, thanks to a few master puppeteers in the […]
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The city is in for a treat with many performances by music and theatre groups. Bangalore, January 23, 2018: Various artists and music schools in the city are celebrating Republic Day by paying tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage. The Veena Vani school of music has decided to set a world record on the January […]
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