Transgenders face health complications post SRS

Bangalore, November 24, 2017:The Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS)  that transgenders undergo often leads to severe complications in the absence  of proper medical care. Souyma, founder of Payana Organization which caters to the needs of the transgender and raises funds for SRS surgeries said, “In Karnataka, there is  a lack of medical facilities with regard to […]

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State Ambedkar Sena President alleges police harrassment

R. Murthy, state president of  Ambedkar Sena says he has received death threats from the Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash and Inspector, Krishna. He says that these threats came after he lodged a complaint about the vandalizing of the Ambedkar statue on his land. “I have received death threats and warning from Sri Annapoorneshwari Police […]

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GST revision leaves electric vehicle manufacturers unimpressed

Bangalore, November 23, 2017: Electric car manufacturers are unhappy about the GST council’s decision to retain automotive car batteries in the highest tax slab. The revision of GST Tax rates in November has retained automotive batteries in the highest tax slab of 28 per cent. This is 18 to 23 per cent over the pre-GST state […]

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Sales of Kannada books plunge by 50 per cent

Bangalore, November 22, 2017: Kannada booksellers in the city have seen a fall in revenue by 50 per cent in the last few years. Lakshmikant, owner of Total Kannada (a bookstore which sells only Kannada items), said, “The book sales have reduced by 50 per cent.  Rest of the sales happen in online retail websites like Flipkart and Amazon. […]

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Gloom weaves around GST hit Handloom and Handicraft sector

Bangalore, November 22, 2017: GST continues to cast a shadow over the sales of the handloom and handicraft sector despite the revisions made in the GST council meeting earlier this month. “Business has come down by 50 per cent since the implementation of GST and has not picked up. It is not every day that people may […]

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Gaurav Gill excited about racing the finale on home turf

Indian race driver Gaurav Gill said he is hoping for a good turnout at the fifth and final round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championships, to be held in Chikamagalur from the 24th-26th November. The four earlier rounds were held in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Malaysia. “It’s great that we are fighting out […]

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Online shopping sites fall victim to GST driven panic

Bangalore, November 21, 2017:Siddapur taluk in the district of Uttara Kannada, is among the laggards in providing access to water, especially safe drinking water. According to the Human Development Report of Uttara Kannada district, the government of India (Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation) has fixed a norm of 40 liters of water per capita per day […]

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City political leaders react to Rahul Gandhi’s elevation

News of the likelihood of Rahul Gandhi, Vice-President of the Congress Party taking over as President has had diverse reactions. Mr.Rizwan Arshad, President of the Karnataka Youth Congress said, “The oldest political party of the country is going to get a young leader. He is a consistent opposition leader who is highlighting the right issues. […]

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Kids to get free football coaching in Bandepalya court

A multi-functional sports court in Bandepalya, which was inaugurated on November 2, will be home to football coaching for children in the area starting next week. The court, which was built by ESPN in partnership with love.futbol and Magic Bus, will help children in that area and neighborhood to play sports, in particular, football in a safe […]

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