Doors, windows, plumbing fittings, steel frames, and slider doors – all recycled. By Aiswarya Sriram Bangalore, April 10, 2019. The timber businessmen and wood artisans at K.R. Market say that people buy old windows and doors to construct or reconstruct their houses. The idea is more economical and is also a solution to increasing garbage […]
Continue ReadingVarious doctors either charge more or do not treat HIV positive people. Bangalore: April 9, 2018 Various HIV positive patients in the city say that various doctors refuse to treat them. They also say that they have to pay more to get their treatment done. ‘I have a kidney stone. I have to get this […]
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The Forest Department of Karnataka has caught some 50 sellers illegally trading wildlife parts in the last four months. By Manasi Pawar Bengaluru, April 10, 2019 The sellers have opted to use digital selling platforms like OLX, Alibaba, Quickr, and eBay to illegally sell wildlife parts. According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered […]
Continue ReadingThe fluctuating dollar prices are a cause of the increase in the price of insulin By Anusha Bodapati Bengaluru, 10 April 2019. Insulin prices going up, patients unable to take insulin regularly. The cost of cartridges, pens and basal insulin is on the rise by 20%. The international market has increased the prices of insulin. […]
Continue ReadingDespite the ban on surrogacy many foreign nationals come to India in search of surrogates. By Aakriti Valecha Bengaluru, 10 April, 2019. Indian surrogacy law makes it illegal for foreign couples to come to India for Surrogacy. The law states that surrogates must be related to the couple. Zahanat, a citizen of Dubai, who came […]
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IPL frenzy not as high as it was a decade ago. By Yohanjali R April 10, 2019. On the evening of April 18, 2008, Indian cricket witnessed a revolution. Several teams came together to play against each other in the Indian Premiere League. But 11 years later, some youngsters are disenchanted. “With all the spot-fixing […]
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Students say they will be forced to join costly colleges. By Shrabona Ghosh Bengaluru, 10 April, 2019. The decision of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to cut intake in government engineering colleges has left students puzzled. Many students seeking admission for the academic year 2019-20 say they plan to change their stream as they […]
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‘They should not make false promises’ say First Time Voters By Sahana S Bengaluru, 10 April, 2019 Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, first-time voters expect political leaders to focus on real issues affecting the city instead of making false promises during their election campaigns. According to Election Commission of India data, more than 7 lakh first-time voters […]
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By Pranay Prakash 10 April, 2019. With Lok Sabha elections around the corner, citizens are complaining about what they call a flawed voting process. Things need to change after the elections. A few people The Observer spoke with also complained about the various poll malpractices they have observed. Arijit Das, a software engineer who lives […]
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Farmers in Karnataka still cultivate Nilgiri trees despite Karnataka State Forest department imposed a ban on its cultivation. Bangalore, April 9, 2019: Karnataka State Forest department banned plantation and cultivation of Nilgiri trees in the year 2011 stating it affects the ground water levels. But still there are farmers who cultivate these Nilgiri trees. “I […]
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