Flood-hit areas surveyed Union Minister of State for Home Radhika Selvi on Sunday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, including Gadag, Dharwad and Bagalkot -the worst-hit districts - in north Karnakata, to assess the extent of damage caused by rains.
Lokayukta may get special status Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said the Central government would consider the demand to accord Constitutional status to Lokayukta on Sunday, while warning that it could lead to over-lapping of the jurisdiction between the courts and the Lokayuktas.
'Violence against girl child starts in the womb' Despite laws to empower women and shield them against social injustices, women over decades have been fighting the same demons - domestic violence, trafficking, discrimination.
Solar systems a must for all houses: KREDL Use of solar water heating system will soon become mandatory for residential buildings in the State, if Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has its way.
BLACKBERRY PALMTOP DOES THE ROUNDS
Beware, motorists! Cops watching Traffic offenders beware! You are being watched by cops who can impose a fine on you the moment you violate traffic rules, and can issue a challan to you on the spot.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.
