Malnutrition prolonged in Siruguppa; hindering growth of children

Lack of awareness about malnutrition makes it difficult for children to get better, and the delay in consultation affects the growth of the child. Consistent cases of acute malnutrition in children mainly below five years of age is one of the routine cases that come in the small room of pediatrician Dr.Suparna. She sits in […]

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Overworked and Understaffed: Inside Struggle of Siruguppa Police Station

India’s police to population ratio is 180 personnel per one lakh population, but in Siruguppa, the ratio is just 40 police personnel for more than 1.2 lakh inhabitants. The sun was shining brightly on the town of Siruguppa, as the morning rush hour was well underway. In the midst of the bustling city streets, a […]

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Extinction of Otters Could Lead to Extinction of Aquatic Life

Feature Image by Dr. Samad Kottur. The two types of otters dwelling in India around the region of River Tungabhadra: the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata), and the small-clawed otter are endangered species, and various measures have been brought in to protect them. By Praveena P. Bangalore, April 2019. If a person manages to spot an […]

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The Catastrophic Illness After Migration

The Land of Paddy is now witnessing several HIV positive cases due to migration. By Lanka Samanth Bangalore, April 20, 2019 In the first-week of every month, Naqba (name changed) visits Siruguppa along with her five-year-old son. As a third wife to her husband, Naqba performs all her duties well. Drying like river Tungabhadra, Naqba […]

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