It’s us this time: BJP, JD(S) No, we’re here to stay: Cong

All parties fancy chances of victory in the Assembly Elections Bangalore, March 20, 2018: With elections to the 15th Karnataka assembly around the corner, the three major parties are gearing up to attract voters. Speaking to The Observer, all parties exuded confidence that voters would favor them. “The people are content under the Siddaramaiah government. The […]

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BBMP invites tenders for desilting storm water drains

The Urban Development Minister spoke about the storm water drain work done on Double Road. Bangalore, 20 March, 2018: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Pallike(BBMP) has invited tenders for desilting upto 239 km of Storm Water Drains that would cost the municipality Rs 42 crore. “The process will take another 15 days or so and by April 15, […]

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Lingayat tag is ‘vote bank politics’: Shobha Karandlaje

The BJP MLA says the CM is dividing the society. The state government’s decision has stirred up a hornet’s nest. Bangalore, March 20, 2018: The State Government’s recommendation to the Centre that religious minority status be granted to Lingayat and Veerashaiva communities has triggered strong reactions various political parties in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) […]

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AAP lists 18 candidates for state election

Bangalore, March 20, 2018: The Aam Aadmi Party released their first list of candidates for Karnataka’s election which consists of 18 candidate names. The criteria for the selection of candidates is that they will go through the person’s background and make sure that they do not have any charges against them. The two basic criteria […]

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Citizens not sure ‘Less Traffic Day’ will work

‘Why did they wake up in election time?’ Bangalore, March 20, 2018: Even after the second edition of ‘Less Traffic Day’ on March 11, Bengalureans do not seem convinced of the need for it. To reduce pollution and congestion on the roads, the Karnataka government’s initiative urges citizens to opt for public transport or cycles instead […]

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Bangalore Palace shocks tourists for lack of maintenance

Tourists unhappy with the poorly preserved premises of the palace in the city Bangalore, March 20, 2018: The hallway was dimly lit – setting an eerie atmosphere right from the moment you step inside. Once take the stairs, following the audio-guide, you reach the hallway upstairs as you steadily step into a brief history of the royalty […]

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Shortage Of Tickets Stirs Aggression In ISL Followers

The Karnataka Amateur Athletic club has shifted the 400m relay race from Sree Kanteerava stadium to Mysuru owing to the poor condition of the track. The event is expected to take place in May. The Kanteerava stadium hadn’t conducted any National event in the past two years “The main issue is we are not able […]

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‘People who throw acid should hide their faces’ Survivors rue the paltry compensation

Survivors of acid attacks who came together in Bengaluru on Thursday decided to defy social discrimination and fight for their place in society. “Why should we cover our faces? The people who did this to us should cover their faces,” said Gulnas Khan, a survivor. “Men should know that women, who give birth, are also […]

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Seed Laddoos Help To Bring Back Bengaluru’s Greenery

Some citizens have adopted a novel method of increasing Bengaluru’s green cover. They mix soil, seed and fertilizer, make balls from the amalgam, and throw them into fields. The method, called seed balling, is simple, cost-effective and has high chances of success. Siddalinga Swamy, a research and development engineer who has been a part of […]

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Bengaluru is stuck in traffic, gasps for breath

An alarming rise in air pollution, contributed largely by an increasing number of vehicles, has caused Bengaluru to gasp. Data for 2017 released by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) says Bengaluru’s poor Air Quality index causes “breathing discomfort to the people with lung, heart disease, children and older adults”. Bengaluru’s PM2.5, recorded at […]

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