Knock, Knock! Are you COVID-19 free?

Karnataka government is conducting a door-to-door survey as a part of its efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By Batchu Rushali The Bengaluru Urban District authorities have started a door-to-door survey with the help of ASHA and Anganwadi workers in Bangalore to check for the symptoms of COVID-19 and create awareness among the residents.  […]

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Shelterless Bangalore fails to support amidst pandemic

With the increasing number of homeless laborers and workers, the city falls short in providing shelter homes to them while the nation fights the COVID-19 outbreak. By Batchu Rushali Each year the number of workers and labourers coming to Bangalore for work  from different parts of Karnataka keeps increasing. The trouble is when the workers […]

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All lights on COVID-19 patients

With the focus of the healthcare system on those affected by COVID-19, health issues of other patients are being ignored. By Batchu Rushali The pandemic has led to a drastic shift of medical attention towards COVID-19 patients leading to lack of medical facilities for other health issues like hypertension, diabetes, lung and heart illnesses. Pratima […]

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Jan Aushadhi Yojna not for the ‘Jan’ yet

Economically weaker sections and underprivileged people of Sandur Taluk fail to benefit from the Janaushadhi stores under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana’ (PMBJP). By Batchu Rushali As the day kicks off, Mariamma, a 40-year-old vegetable vendor walks out of her home and sits at her usual place with a basket full of vegetables. After days of […]

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