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Indian Railways, NCW hold workshop on anti-human trafficking in Bengaluru
A one-day workshop on “Anti-Human Trafficking” was jointly organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bengaluru, at the Karnataka State Government Employees Association Auditorium in Cubbon Park recently.
Slums in Bengaluru likely to be redeveloped on lines of Mumbai, indicates Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar recently instructed officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to form a committee to redevelop slums in Bengaluru on the lines of Mumbai.
Jalakshetre, Karmakshetre…:Government launches efforts to preserve water for posterity
N.S. Boseraju, Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, recently said that special priority will be given to increasing the groundwater level by clearing encroachments on 41,849 lakes and filling them with water by December this year.
50 percent of corporators in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be women: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar recently said 50 percent of the tickets in the elections to the five corporations of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would be given to women.
We’re on leave, period! And no boss in Karnataka can say ‘no’…
In a landmark step towards compassion, inclusivity and gender equity at the workplace, the Karnataka government has implemented the “Menstrual Leave Policy 2025,” entitling women employees to one paid day off every month for menstrual health.
Special festival train commissioned between Bengaluru and Belagavi
In view of the ensuing Deepavali festival and to clear the extra rush of passengers, South Western Railway has decided to run one special train (one trip) between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru, and Belagavi.
Special trains commissioned between Muzaffarpur–Hubballi and Danapur–Yesvantpur
East Central Railway has notified the operation of weekly special trains between Muzaffarpur–SSS Hubballi and Danapur–Yesvantpur to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Deepavali and Chhath festivals.
Karnataka gets a global award, for ‘free’
The Karnataka government’s ambitious ‘Shakti’ scheme, which provides free bus travel for women, has achieved a global milestone.
‘Neer is Dear’: Government sounds alarm as groundwater levels plummet, plans campaign to conserve water
To strengthen Karnataka’s future through conservation of traditional water sources and enhancement of groundwater levels, the Department of Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development will launch a special initiative titled “Neeriddre Nale – Water is Future”.
South Western Railways talks the walk, for a cleaner life
As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, the Bengaluru Division of the South Western Railway organized a walkathon at M.G. Railway Colony, Bengaluru, recently with the objective of spreading awareness about cleanliness and encouraging community participation in the matter.
