In the village of Gangasandra under K.gollahali panchayat, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, village dwellers have been protesting since the last 5 years against a cement factory which has become the cause of several dust allergies and respiratory issues. The local phc in K.gollahali sees around 20 cases of respiratory issues like bronchitis, dust allergies […]
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Scholarship delays shatter dreams of rural students in Lingsugur, Karnataka. The air hung heavy with the promise of another scorching day. The sun, a relentless white orb in the cloudless sky, cast Tawargera village in Karnataka dusty main road in a shimmering heat haze. Kavya, in a faded salwar kameez, stood at the bus […]
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Gangavathi is a taluk which is now home to a big challenge which is choked drains and open garbage, overflowing drains and open garbage dumps are not just unsightly, but they pose serious health risks, especially to the children. From the streets of Vedrahatti to villages housing over three thousand families, the challenges of open […]
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The toilets in the taluk that were built less than a decade ago have mostly been closed for public use as a result of lack of maintenance. Foul smell and emetic visuals, locked doors with rats, cockroaches breeding in them. Some are open to use but only if you manage to hold your breath for […]
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Villagers from Mustur and Dhotrabandhi in Manvi have been facing hardship after bridge collapsed, since more than 15 years. It was just another day for Hanumanth’s family. His mother was sitting next to the earthen stove preparing the afternoon lunch. Hanumanth was sitting outside their mud house on an old bed. He suddenly feels a […]
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Tungabhadra is classified as one of the most highly polluted rivers in India by the Central Pollution Control Board. The sun was about to set, and Praveen was standing on the bank of Tungabhadra which flows to the northwest. Praveen went back to the time when he used to swim in the river, racing his […]
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“We are farmers, we are not beggars,” say farmers in Gangavathi, frustrated by the disregard for farmers’ issues and unfulfilled drought relief promises. The haystack turned golden red, reflecting the light of the setting sun. Srinivas took a handful of hay near the barren paddy field and fed the buffalos. Those buffaloes are currently the only […]
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Basic amenities missing in Namma Clinics, hampering access to healthcare for daily wage workers Lack of basic amenities like water and limited operational hours of Namma Clinics, hinders access to healthcare facilities in the state. Namma Clinics are a state-driven initiative aimed at providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to marginalized communities. Raju, a daily […]
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Bahutva Karanataka, a Karnataka-based NGO released it’s fourth report on the central government’s treatment of federalism. In an online press conference speakers affiliated with Bahutva Karnataka (BK) alleged that Indian federalism has been endangered the most in the past five years than it has been in the history of India. The speakers alleged that the […]
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Poultry farming in Karnataka is expected to face losses with a predicted increase in heat waves in the state. Poultry farmers in the state are reducing production of chickens as they’re worried about more chickens dying due to the heat wave. This has led to an increase in the price of chicken. Vijay, a poultry […]
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