Women behind the wheel: only 6% in Karnataka

Of the total (professional and non-professional) driving licenses issued in Karnataka in 2022-23, only 12.56 percent were issued to women. This suggests that even though more women are forefront of the workforce, fewer women have control on wheels. The number of women driving commercial vehicles continues to be dismal in Karnataka. Of the total 49,836 […]

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Hydroponics growth limited due to no subsidy say experts

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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A crèche facility soon for working parents at BMTC

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Rule, 2017, mandates every organization with over 50 employees to have a crèche facility within 500 meters. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is planning to start a crèche facility at its Central Office in Shanthinagar. BMTC administration said that “the project is in its initial stages.” With the workforce shifting […]

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Residents of Vijayanagar Continue to Struggle with Everyday Issues

Despite holding the position for three terms, the Congress MLA of Bangalore’s Vijayanagar constituency is yet to resolve persistent issues like traffic, parking, and water quality. The Vijayanagar Assembly constituency located in the western part of Bengaluru has been the stronghold of the Congress who has held it for the last three terms. Despite this, […]

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Tractors, not bulldozers say JD(S)

JD(S) is confident that it will retain its Mandya stronghold. The farmers in Mandya need tractors and tillers. Bulldozers will not work to woo our farmers, said Zafrulla Khan, National General Secretary, Janata Dal (Secular). Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in a road show in Mandya district in the Old Mysore region […]

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Party manifestoes prioritise lakes

Parties make pledges to improve water quality and prevent pollution, but activists stress need for scientific development and implementation. Political parties are directing their focus towards addressing different concerns in their manifestos, with an emphasis on improving the state of lakes in the state as one of the key priorities. Every party has pledged to […]

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Criminal defamation case filed against Siddaramaiah

The Lingayat community is a politically dominating group in Karnataka though they comprise 17 percent of the population. A criminal defamation case has been filed against Karnataka’s former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by activist Shankar Sheth at a Magistrate Court in Bengaluru on April 25. The case was filed for insulting the Lingayat community in Karnataka. […]

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Bustling Shivajinagar struggling with voter id issues

Voter registration woes, limited Parking, and poor infrastructure, is plaguing Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar. People in Shivajinagar are struggling with their voter ids in addition to other problems like limited parking and poor infrastructure. Shivajinagar is a busy locality in Bengaluru and is home to several markets, shops, and residential areas. Local activist, Nasir Hussain said that […]

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