Despite announcing a proposal to build state-run barbershops, the Karnataka social welfare department has not seemed to make progress in taking the proposal forward. The Karnataka Social Welfare Ministry had proposed the construction of state-run barber shops in rural areas of Karnataka in 2021 in order to combat caste discrimination. However according to the officials […]
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Unfinished drainage work leads to overflowing sewage, mosquito infestations, and finger-pointing between BWSSB and BBMP Residents of Gottigere and the adjacent areas have been in distress since the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) began installing underground drainage (UGD) pipes last year. The construction is still not completed, and the delay has resulted in […]
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Mangalore Muslim Youth Council (MMYC) demands that the Tumkur murders be handed over to higher level investigative agencies like the CID. Bangalore: Abu Bakar, president of the Mangalore Muslim Youth Council (MMYC) demanded at a press conference that the murder of three people in Tumkur on March 22 should be investigated by higher investigating agencies. […]
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The BJP leader targeted the state government for exacerbating people’s problems. He asked if the Congress really cares for the people of Karnataka, why is it in alliance with DMK at national level which is opposing the Mekedatu Project ? Former National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), CT Ravi alleged that Karnataka is […]
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The party emphasized the need to abolish president’s rule post-elections to facilitate a smoother transition to a new government. Karnataka Swabhimani Raitara Karmikara party (KSRKP ) put forward a comprehensive set of demands today aimed at reforming the electoral system . S. Nagaraja, the party’s spokesperson, along with Bharathraj J., lawyer and Vice President of KSRKP, and […]
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Yakshagana artists fall on hard times due to consistent lack of support from the government. Practitioners of Mudalapaya Yakshagana, the older, traditional style of Karnataka’s art form believe that if the art form is to survive, the government has to intervene quickly—existing support from village audiences will not take it far. The more modern style, […]
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Karnataka High Court stayed the ban on 23 dog breeds in Karnataka Dog owners in Karnataka are appreciating the Karnataka High Court’s stay of the ban on 23 ferocious and dangerous dog breeds. Welcoming the HC stay on the ban, Justin James, a dog owner from Bangalore said that people should have the freedom to […]
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Due to a lack of digital literacy and the changing nature of crime, the elderly have increasingly fallen victim to cyber crimes in 2024. Ramesh turned his attention towards his screen as the familiar ding of a notification resonated through his device. His eye caught the culprit amidst the row of notifications on his glowing […]
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Karnataka is the second state after Rajasthan, to introduce an insurance scheme for gig workers. Prasad Kumar worked as a food delivery person in the city. One day when the restaurant delayed an order, he had to rush to complete his delivery on time, else he would lose his incentive. But he met with an […]
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The problem of non-payment of issued traffic violation tickets is a big concern for the traffic department. Of the total challans issued in last six months, less than one percent have been paid so far. You pay for your food online. You pay for your medicines online. You go online for every big and small […]
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