BBMP issues notices to shops, malls, and commercial establishments in Bengaluru to display Kannada language on signboards by February 28; authorities had previously set a deadline for 60% Kannada language on signboards; Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi appeal for compliance; protest rally turns violent resulting in vandalism; more than 50 Kannada activists arrested; establishments targeted include Starbucks, Third Wave, Toyota, House of Masaba, Forest Essentials, Theobroma; over 34,262 notices issued so far.
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Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has launched a special drive to display Kannada prominently on the name boards of commercial establishments. Learn more about the initiative and its impact.
The move comes after an extensive fire prevention survey conducted by women from authorised self-help groups appointed by the Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, Pune, on behalf of the civic body found these establishments to present inadequate information regarding the fire safety measures