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‘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.
All about ‘Operation Meri Saheli’ — A women’s safety initiative by Indian Railways
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), South Western Railway (SWR) has been implementing Operation Meri Saheli, a dedicated initiative launched in November 2020 to ensure safety and security of women passengers travelling alone.
Special Express trains announced between Bengaluru, Belagavi and Mysuru for Dasara season
South Western Railway has announced the operation of special trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Belagavi–Mysuru to clear the anticipated extra rush of passengers during the upcoming Dasara festival.
Renting flat to foreign national? BAF issues guidelines to member apartment associations on must-dos
In a release, the Bengaluru Apartments Federation (BAF) has asked its members to adopt certain guidelines while renting out their flats to foreign nationals.
Bhoomi Pooja for new corporation offices under GBA on November 1: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that the Bhoomi Pooja for the five new corporation offices would be done on November 1.
Greater Bengaluru Authority comes into effect, aim is to offer better governance, says Karnataka Deputy CM
Recently, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority had come into effect.
Karnataka Governor inaugurates ‘Gruha Shuddhi Abhiyan’ — aimed at eliminating the curse of human trafficking
The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, recently inaugurated the ‘Gruha Shuddhi Abhiyan on Anti-Human Trafficking and Parenting Program’ organized by the Bharathiya Nurses And Allied Sangh, BMS And Dishabodh Foundation at Raj Bhavan.
Karnataka Governor presents Namma Bengaluru Awards, praises devoted contributors for sacrifices in fast-paced city
The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, presented the prestigious “Namma Bengaluru Awards”, instituted by the Namma Bengaluru Foundation, to achievers who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the city, at a ceremony held recently.
Unemployment rate down to 5.2 percent, says Government of India’s PLFS report
The Periodic Labour Force Survey, initiated by the Government of India, has reported a decrease in the jobless rate to 5.2 percent in July. Economists, however, argue that, as per the report, anyone who has worked for at least one hour during the previous week is termed “employed”, including unpaid family labour, but this does not adequately account for underemployment.
