Smoke shops sell up to 20 boxes of vapes per month despite the government ban. E-cigarettes are being sold in Church Street, Bengaluru, despite a 2019 Act that bans their distribution, import, export and transportation. Vapes are linked to lung injuries and deaths. Yasin (name changed), the owner of a glossy red-themed smoke shop on […]
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Local artists and pedestrians got a platform to showcase their art and talent on Church Street all these months. No more open art exhibitions will take place at Church Street. Earlier, it was a part of the government’s clean air initiative to reduce pollution on the street while engaging people. Susheel Nair, an official from […]
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Business for the shopkeepers in the Tibetan market has gone down by 60 percent By Surbhi Jain Bengaluru, April 9, 2019 Located in the heart of the city, the Tibetan market is suffering a massive loss of revenues due to the coming up of the online marketing business. Shopkeepers are complaining how the market has […]
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The city of Bengaluru has seen a number of pillars and walls being covered by forms of street art that gives a voice to various subjects. Street art is a form of art which was once considered a nuisance in the society. It was seen as an activity done by people who want to tag […]
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Overspeeding and parking violation problematic even after measures were taken by the traffic police. Bengaluru, Sept. 4, 2018: Church Street is one of the prime spots in the city which people visit often to spend their time. The street is usually full of people, both on the street as well as on the sidewalks. But, […]
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Shop owners want to park, slowing down repair work while the police tows vehicles away every few minutes. Bangalore, November 20, 2017: Bangalore traffic police has been towing 60 cars and 140 two wheelers every day on Church Street. Parking on Church Street is banned as the street is being given a complete overhaul. Mahesha R, Traffic […]
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