Many running Primary Healthcare Centers in Rural Bangalore are equipped with one doctor when the IPHS guideline prescribes at least two. Bibek Baidya Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC), such as K. Gollahalli and Konankunte, have only one doctor who treats the whole village. Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines say every 24/7 PHC should have a […]
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BBMP says condition of lakes will be better in the next three years and holds BWSSB responsible for disposal of sewage water in lakes. Shubhangi Mathur Despite the rejuvenation project started by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2017, the condition of lakes has not improved in Bangalore. BBMP officials say that the only reason […]
Continue ReadingThe residents of the Electronic City phase-2 find it difficult to tolerate the stench that the Solid Waste Management plant at Chikkanagamangala emits. Continuous protest and complaints have failed to resolve the issue. Labani Mahanandy Residents of Electronic City phase-2 find it difficult to live due to the foul smell emitted by the Solid Waste […]
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The conflict between the BMRCL and All Saints’ Church over the land acquisition case for Namma Metro Phase II continues, despite multiple consultations and settlements. By Jagriti Parakh As the silent protests at the All Saints’ Church against the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) enter its 239th day, members of the All Saints’ Church […]
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Feedback devices in pay and use toilet are not functioning. Most users are unaware of such devices. Rhythima Agrawal The feedback devices installed by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in pay and use toilets are not in a working condition because of which the users are not able to give feedback. Also, some users are […]
Continue ReadingWith a meagre 2.17 per cent increase in the state’s forest covers, it lags behind in using Rs 1,350 crore allocated by the centre to take up afforestation activities. Savyata Mishra Karnataka has been losing its forest covers gradually over the years. Although a centrally funded Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) provided the state with Rs […]
Continue ReadingThe Bengaluru Traffic Police hopes to solve the city’s traffic management by introducing an adaptive traffic management system. Surbhi Shah Standing at one of the busiest junctions in Cubbon Park, city traffic police officer Ramanaswamy was hopeful at the prospect of installation of adaptive signals in Bengaluru, for he will not have to change the […]
Continue ReadingAt least 2,000 elderly of Bengaluru face homelessness and abandonment by their families after retirement and seek shelters or resort to begging. By Yamini Chincholi The economically deprived elderly of Bengaluru face neglect, abuse and abandonment by their families and need old age housing and care. As many as 18 million senior citizens in India […]
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More than 60 per cent pourakarmika jobs under BBMP are vacant. Pourakarmikas complain of overwork, while some demand permanent jobs. Vivek Kumar M Most sanctioned jobs under Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are vacant. A BBMP circular states that most of the vacancies lie in Group-C and Group-D posts. Pourakarmika jobs, which come under Group-D, […]
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Cleaning of non-electrified demo coaches has been started by South Western Railway from Jan 11. The region’s Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) expects it will take a maximum of three weeks to start things off. Ritam Chatterjee Finally, the first Automatic Coach Washing Plant (ACWP) for South Western Railway (SWR) zone of Bengaluru division is set […]
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