The Observer An IIJNM Publication
Vol 18 Issue 22
Migrant workers in Bengaluru complain about inaccessibility of govt documents due to lack of address proof | P2
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Protruding manholes on city roads inconvinence daily commuters and motorists | P3
10% fee hike is too steep, say engineering students
We’ll have to cut down on other expenses’ Shrabona Ghosh
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ngineering students in Karnataka are unhappy over the 10% increase in
fees. Lokesh V S, a student of East Point College of Technology and Engineering, informed The Observer: “We already pay Rs 90,000 annually which is a huge amount. Now we have to pay 10% more. Not all are from affluent families who can afford such hefty amounts.” The hike could increase the expenses of engineering students’ families. Vrinda M, who will seek admission to an engineering college this year, said: “Our
Engineering students in Karnataka are unhappy over the 10% increase in fees | Credit: Varsha MK entire expense will be affected. We depend on our parents. We have a limited budget, and the hike will take a toll on our other expenses. Maybe we have to cut down on other important expenses.” A student who did not want to be named said: “Managements should think before asking for high fees. They may lose good
WORLD KIDNEY DAY Tips for a Healthy Kidney
• Keep regular control on blood sugar levels • Keep regular check on Blood Pressure • Eat Healthy food • Do not smoke • Avoid ‘over the counter’ pills; espescially painkillers • Get regular check-ups done Famous actor Shiva Rajkumar being honoured at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital. The hospital celebrated World Kidney Day by conducting a free check-up and screening camps. Six hundred patients were checked for blood pressure and urine related problems over the last few days. Among them, 77 people had hypertension and 26 people had Proteinuria i.e. presence of excess protein in urine. Report and Picture by Yohanjali R
students who may not be able to afford exorbitant fees.” The hike will also affect government-quota seats. According to a report in The Hindu, students who paid Rs 59,400 (upper slab) and Rs 53,460 (lower slab) a year will now pay Rs 65,340 and Rs 58,806 respectively. The fee for private seats has been increased from Rs 1,83,600 (up-
per slab) and Rs 1,30,680 (lower slab) to Rs 2,01,960 and Rs 1,43,748 respectively. Vishwanath Iyer, an IT professional, said: “My brother will be appearing for the engineering entrance exams. I am the sole bread earner of the family. Engineering is already a costly course, and the hike has made it unaffordable. I will have to cut down on other expenses to for my brother’s education. A 10% increase in is too much for salaried people. Fees are increasing, but our salaries are not, so before taking such steps, the common man’s interest should be taken into account”. Pushkar Vijayayan, a student, said: “The facilities available in labs are not adequate. If fees are hiked, arrangements for lab facilities should be made.” Continued on Page 3
News Briefs National lThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said it will contest bypolls to all the three Goa Assembly seats scheduled next month which was announced earlier today. International lBritain and Outraged by China blocking for the fourth time a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) move to designate Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad’s (JeM) leader Masood Azhar a global terrorist, Council members have warned that they “may be forced to pursue other actions” if Beijing continued with this policy. Local l Three generations of a Muslim family have been conserving and breeding indigenous breeds of cattle here. The family has 23 head of cattle of Gir, Sahiwal said today in the press conference. Abideen was engaged in helping his father for long time.
Elevated Corridor will up car use: Citizens Call a protest on March 16, petition dy CM
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xpressing their displeasure over the government’s proposed Elevated Corridor Project, various residents welfare associations (RWAs), apartment federations and individuals have called a peaceful assembly of Bengalureans at the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Maurya Junction on March 16.
One lakh residents have signed a petition against the project. More than 6,000 post cards have been sent to deputy chief minister G Parameshwara. While awaiting a response from him, the protesters are organizing a peaceful march to press the government to listen to their demands. Shrikant Narasimhan, general secretary of the Bangalore Apartment Federation: said, “The Elevated Corridor Project will only promote the use of cars. The public transport infrastructure has been neglected for many years. If the available
public infrastructure, like suburban railway and Metro, is run efficiently, there will be no need for elevated corridors.” Zibi Jamal a resident of Whitefield, said: “Fifty per cent of air pollution is caused by vehicular emissions. The Elevated Corridor Project will only increase air pollution. It is a project designed for the rich, and will not address transport grievances. We urge the government to pay attention to public transport infrastructure which not only address traffic congestion but will also reduce air pollution.” Continued on Page 2