Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
Ralph Alex Arakal
Ralph works as Senior Sub Editor for The Indian Express Online (indianexpress.com) from Bengaluru. He loves to interact with people on the go and on the web. A journalist fond of meaningful conversations, you can catch him online most of the time! He tweets at @ralpharakal
Authors you can follow
More From Ralph Alex Arakal - Page 16
Karnataka: Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Gasti passes awaySubscriber Only
September 17, 2020 18:45 IST
Known for his booth-level work, Gasti — who hails from Raichur in north Karnataka — took oath as Rajya Sabha MP on July 22.
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Sandalwood drugs case: After Ragini, Sanjjanaa Galrani shifted to Bengaluru jailSubscriber Only
September 17, 2020 09:39 IST
Galrani was arrested by CCB on September 8 after her residence at Indiranagar was raided in connection with a drug peddling case involving other actors from the industry.
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
Bengaluru violence: ‘Fact-finding committee’ urges police to widen probe against ‘hate speech’ postSubscriber Only
September 16, 2020 15:38 IST
The committee noted that the "police failed to act expeditiously and effectively on the post when small delegations approached the police station,” and to intervene in effective ways to prevent the violence from escalating in areas of East Bengaluru on August 11.
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State Election Commission issues guidelines for local body electionsSubscriber Only
September 15, 2020 20:03 IST
The Karnataka State Election Commission has directed candidates to give priority to the use of electronic media "as far as possible" for campaigning purposes ahead of the elections.
Wed, Sep 16, 2020
IMA scam: Karnataka govt sanctions CBI to prosecute 5 police officials including 2 IPS officersSubscriber Only
September 14, 2020 19:13 IST
The list includes the incumbent Inspector-General of Police (IGP) & Additional Commissioner of Police (Administration) of Bengaluru Hemant Nimbalkar — who then served as the IGP of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Ajay Hilori, a commandant in the state reserve police (then Deputy Commissioner of Police - Bengaluru East).
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Karnataka: Bengaluru hotels see gradual uptick in business, turn to ‘cloud kitchen’ model for survivalSubscriber Only
September 14, 2020 15:56 IST
Staff shortage, inability to pay salaries to retained employees, paying electricity and water bills and other borrowings and commitments are cited as the major reasons behind the downfall of the industry in times of the pandemic.
Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Three-year-old bone marrow donor, Bengaluru doctors give Iraqi boy a new lease of lifeSubscriber Only
September 13, 2020 14:56 IST
However, things were not easy for the medical team at the hospital considering the age of the donor — the patient's three-year-old younger sister — and the obvious language barrier.
Mon, Sep 14, 2020
Bengaluru gets India’s first On-Airport public bonded warehouseSubscriber Only
September 11, 2020 18:26 IST
The facility — covering an area of 10,000 square feet — is expected to help re-export of goods, in long-term storage of bonded cargo, to assist in partial clearances, and to allow labeling, packing, and repacking services.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Karnataka: Three found dead inside Mandya temple, robbery suspectedSubscriber Only
September 11, 2020 13:15 IST
According to the police, the bodies of Ganesh, Prakash, and Anand were found with severe head injuries, inside Arkeshwara Swamy Temple in Guttalu earlier today.
Sat, Sep 12, 2020
Bring down death rate, CM Yediyurappa directs officials to contain Covid-19-related surgeSubscriber Only
September 11, 2020 09:06 IST
"The government's priority is to provide immediate treatment to those developing symptoms of the infection thereby saving more lives of people affected by the coronavirus pandemic," Yediyurappa said.
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
OTT platforms are in gross violation of tobacco disclaimer guidelines, say health expertsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2020 17:06 IST
Urging the central government to act against tobacco advertising and glamorisation of tobacco use, experts have written to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology citing results of a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Ecstasy pills worth Rs 1 crore seized at Bengaluru airportSubscriber Only
September 09, 2020 11:01 IST
The package, which arrived at the KIA Cargo section, roused suspicion as the foot massage machine inside looked like it was tampered and repacked. Officers who opened the massage machine found pills in violet and green colours, stuck with brown tape.
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Karnataka to scale down Mysore Dasara celebrations due to Covid-19Subscriber Only
September 08, 2020 18:54 IST
A key attraction of the festival, the Jumbo Savari— a grand procession of elephants carrying idols of deities including Sri Chamundeshwari from Mysuru Palace to Bannimantap Grounds — will also be restricted this time, Tourism Minister C T Ravi informed.
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Doorstep testing, contact tracing: How Bengaluru’s Bommanahalli Zone is keeping COVID-19 at baySubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 16:12 IST
From testing an eight-month-old infant at 4 am to a 92-year-old man at 11 pm, the facility has benefitted at least 35 people since its commencement on August 27.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
Karnataka govt orders clinical study after first case of Covid reinfection in BengaluruSubscriber Only
September 08, 2020 10:14 IST
After a meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in the state capital, Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said that officials have been directed to conduct a clinical study and submit a report by the end of this week.
Wed, Sep 09, 2020
Bengaluru: First case of Covid-19 reinfection reported in private hospitalSubscriber Only
September 06, 2020 17:31 IST
The case has been confirmed at Fortis Hospital situated at Bannerghatta Road in the city. Doctors at the hospital confirm the patient to be the "first case of Covid-19 reinfection" in the Karnataka capital.
Mon, Sep 07, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Covid patients to use postal ballots for gram panchayat polls; more intrastate special trains to operateSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 22:04 IST
As per the SOP, all voters will undergo thermal scanning and will be asked to wear face masks and sanitise their hands at the polling stations on the voting day. People will be asked to maintain social distancing while queuing up outside the polling station.
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
Bengaluru: Private hospitals allege delay in Covid-19 fee reimbursement, govt denies claimSubscriber Only
September 03, 2020 17:52 IST
The SAST officials have denied the charges saying the process of reimbursement has been active and the bills provided by the hospitals are "being cleared."
Fri, Sep 04, 2020
Bengaluru violence: Only real culprits should be caught, says SiddaramaiahSubscriber Only
September 02, 2020 16:35 IST
The senior Congress leader's demand comes in the wake of several residents of the areas raising allegations that the police teams barged into their houses and “randomly picked up” youngsters within a week after the incident took place.
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Bengaluru airport facilitates travel for 1.4 million domestic passengers since easing of lockdown normsSubscriber Only
September 01, 2020 18:26 IST
According to statistics recorded by BIAL, as many as 15,658 Air Traffic Movements took place since May 25 following a two-month lockdown which was imposed in March to avoid further spread of the novel coronavirus.
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Karnataka Unlock 4 guidelines: Bengaluru Metro services to resume from Sept 7, no regular classes in schools, colleges till Sept 30Subscriber Only
August 31, 2020 16:06 IST
It added that the standard operating procedure (SOP) in this regard would be issued soon by the MOUHA and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
Wed, Sep 02, 2020
Poverty, not early marriage, cause of ill-health of mothers: ExpertsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 19:12 IST
Drawing links between early dropouts of girl students from schools, shortcomings in the current education system, scarcity in employment opportunities, and poverty, experts feel major issues behind the same are yet to be addressed.
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
Bengaluru: Fear of Covid-19, reluctance by family members made lesser people take flights, finds surveySubscriber Only
August 27, 2020 14:52 IST
"In the first phase, 71% of respondents considered air travel as the safest mode of transport, while in the final phase 89% of the respondents considered air travel to be the safest," a BIAL spokesperson said.
Fri, Aug 28, 2020
Online degree classes in Karnataka to begin on Sept 1, offline classes from OctoberSubscriber Only
August 26, 2020 17:41 IST
The Higher Education Minister then emphasised that NEET needs to be conducted as it is a "well-structured exam" which allows students to take up admissions throughout the country with just one test.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Yediyurappa launches Infosys Foundation-funded Bengaluru Broadway Hospital; recoveries cross 2 lakh-markSubscriber Only
August 26, 2020 16:07 IST
As the number of fresh Covid-19 cases and fatalities surge in Bengaluru, the capital city alone reported 3,284 new cases while the same was 8,580 across Karnataka on Wednesday.
Thu, Aug 27, 2020Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us