Awareness
According to the Internet Security Threat Report XV, India ranked second for malicious activity in the Asia Pacific Japan region last year and Bangalore had the fourth highest number of bot-infected computers in India. Cyber criminals could be promoting replica watches, health products, free gift cards, and other fake product offers related to Christmas, using [...] Continue Reading »
To keep dengue and chikungunya at bay, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) asked the city residents to use special mosquito-proof coolers (MPC). The coolers is environment friendly and using the MPC will help stop larvae breeding. The civic body plans to publish advertisements to make people aware about the mosquito-proof coolers (MPC). The special [...] Continue Reading »
A day after 20 dogs, including two pets, were poisoned to death, BBMP plans awareness programme on dogs. The residents of Jakkasandra, Venkatapura and HSR Layout said stray and pet dogs were poisoned to death by feeding them kababs laced with poison early Sunday morning. Madiwala police suspect hands of some residents behind the act. [...] Continue Reading »
Crackers form an integral part of Diwali celebrations and can’t be done away with.However, no celebration should end in mishaps. The RWA or Apartment owners association must ensure safe and secure diwali celebration in their apartment communities. If you are going to set off fireworks this year, ensure precautions are taken for Fireworks Safety. Besides [...] Continue Reading »
Bangalore-once regarded as the pensioners’ paradise are growing deaf due to the noise created by increasing number of vehicles. Citizens are of course concerned about air pollution created by dust, garbage and exhaust gases from vehicles. But they do not give much thought to a greater danger — noise pollution. Noise levels checked at various [...] Continue Reading »
Malad residents found a unique way to mark the triumph of all that is good in mankind. Organized by the Lourdes Colony residents’ advanced locality management (ALM), the cleanliness drive saw volunteers pick up brooms and sweep the streets clean. While most Mumbaikars celebrated Dussehra with family and friends, over 100 citizens from Malad a [...] Continue Reading »
Eco friendly Ganesha idols, the newer way to reduce pollution of Ganesh immersion. There are many campaigns going on for eco-friendly Ganesh idols in Bangalore. This Ganesh Chaturthi is up to aware the devotees to use eco-friendly and natural Ganesh idols which are made with clay, paper, and recyclable and biodegradable waste material. Bruhat Bengaluru [...] Continue Reading »
An auto-pooling initiative undertaken by Seetharam Vishwanath, general manager, Outer Ring Road Companies Association(ORRCA), has gathered pace and 200-odd companies and 500-odd Bangaloreans have formed an auto-sharing fraternity. In fact, the ORRCA is currently trying to streamline its autorickshaw-pooling program in a structured manner. If everything falls in place, a city-wide launch of the auto-pooling [...] Continue Reading »
The “Meter Jam” campaign launched by three advertising professionals to Say ‘NO’ to auto and taxis on August 12, 2010. Tired with auto-rickshaw and Taxi drivers’ dadagiri or monopoly, showing their unwillingness to take passengers for a small distance and meter cheating, a movement “Meter Jam” has been started by three advertising professionals. The site [...] Continue Reading »
It is well known that the population of sparrows, the homely birds are diminishing in the city, which is a matter of concern. Rotary Bangalore West, one of the world’s largest organizations, has taken this task of saving the environment as a mission and a movement with a difference, with an integral approach. Rotary Bangalore [...] Continue Reading »
