Animal lovers in Bangalore are upset over the delay in restarting of the 24/7 animal helpline. Activist groups like CJ Memorial Trust have requested the government to restart the helpline, as it was of help to animal lovers. They have started an online petition for the revival of the helpline. According to the petition, the […]
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There is no specific HIV sero-surveillance facility for the transgender community in Bangalore; government officials say that there are no immediate plans to establish one. Currently, there is no HIV sero-surveillance center for transgender people in Bangalore, despite the Karnataka State Policy on Transgender (2017) mandating the establishment of such centers by the government. […]
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Study linked the increase in cancer cases in India to tobacco consumption. Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer seen among men in India, according to a recent study. The study reported that lung (10.6 percent) was the leading site of cancer among men followed by mouth (8.4 percent), prostate (6.1 percent), tongue […]
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Selected metro stations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu have lactation rooms or pods. There are no lactation rooms for lactating mothers in any of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.’s (BMRCL) metro stations. Bangalore metro which has 65 metro stations with an average daily ridership of over six lakhs, is yet to introduce private space […]
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More than half the disabled population of Karnataka does not have a Unique Disability ID card (UDID),therefore, depriving them of benefits such as schemes and pensions. As many as 54.82 percent disabled people do not have Unique Disability ID cards (UDID) in Karnataka. Not having these ID cards means disabled people cannot avail the […]
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Experts say that early detection helps reduce risk. Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer among females in Karnataka, the number of women who have undergone screening for breast cancer remains considerably low. According to the Profile of Cancer and Related Factors, Karnataka, published under the National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP) in 2021 by […]
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However, the gap between suppy and demand still remains wide, says the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO). The number of organ donors for multiple organ donations have increased by 29 percent in the state over the previous year. According to the monthly statistics on organ donations in the state by State Organ and […]
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The pourakarmikas or sanitation workers in Bangalore say they need adequate safety equipment. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) joint commissioner (Solid Waste Management) said they provide enough equipment. Pourakarmikas working under the BBMP contractors complain of not receiving safety gloves, masks and boots. While some Pourakarmikas work without them, others are forced to buy them […]
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A recent Lancet study has shed light on a concerning trend in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors among Indians. A study has revealed that the risk factors for CVD have increased among disadvantaged groups, such as poor individuals, while remaining stable or even decreasing among wealthier individuals. The study found that the prevalence of CVD […]
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The cost of labor required for using bio pesticides is more due to multiple dosage, say farmers. The use of bio-pesticides by farmers remained low in India initiatives by the government to provide them at subsidized rate. This is due to low shelf life and less effectiveness. Farmers say that they prefer chemical fertilizers as […]
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