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Balesh Bhajantri, who has played the Shehnai for a few A.R. Rehman’s films, is among the Kannada Rajyotsava award winners. The Chennai-based hindustani classical instrumental musician hails from Kittur. He was trained in Dharwad and began performing in Bengaluru and Mumbai, before shifting to Chennai.

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Dasara: 11.07 lakh travelled to Mysuru in KSRTC buses; 30-40 percent increase in passenger load than last year

Mysuru's Dasara celebrations saw a 30-40% increase in passenger load due to 'Shakti', a free ride scheme for women. 11.07 lakh passengers, including 6.40 lakh women, travelled to Mysuru. 350 trips were operated daily between Mysuru and Bengaluru. KSRTC Divisional Controller said the division earned ₹5.47 crore, the highest ever…

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Bengaluru winter meeting from Nov. 3

Bengaluru Turf Club's winter meeting starts Nov 3, ends Mar 16, '24. Races mainly on Fri/Sat, ₹13.26 cr prize money. Min 4 acceptors for 1,800m+ races, top weight capped at 65kg. Max 12 acceptors for ordinary races, 14 for Classic days. Board of Appeal: A.C. Satish Chandra (chairman) & 5…

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Drawing flak over moving Bengaluru’s waste to neighbouring districts, D.K. Shivakumar asks BBMP to find long term solution

After the Karnataka government’s plan to find 100-acre land parcels in Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts drew criticism, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to come up with long-term solutions for handling waste in the city.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 31, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 31, 2023

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Karnataka High Court upholds govt. notification declaring Central Crime Branch sleuths as ‘superior officers’ to SHOs in Bengaluru

The High Court of Karnataka has upheld the State government’s 2021 notification, which has declared the officers of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, of and above the rank of inspector as the ‘superior officers’ of the station house officers (SHOs) of all the police stations in the city.

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BBMP asks citizens to light diyas, draw rangoli in front of houses to mark Rajyotsava

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Monday issued an order directing citizens to stand when the national anthem and Nada Geete (Kannada anthem) are broadcasted on Akashvani on the day of Kannada Rajyotsava. It has also asked people to install Kannada flag and draw rangoli in front of their…

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Cages set up to capture leopard in Bengaluru

After a leopard was spotted near Kudlu Gate in Singasandra area, the Anekal forest range officials have now set up two cages to trap the big cat after studying its movements.

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Augmenting fire brigade, fire safety survey of commercial establishments to prevent further fires in Bengaluru

Augmenting fire brigade, building new fire stations and a survey of all commercial establishments for fire safety are among the measures being initiated by the State government to prevent further fires in the city.

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Another major fire accident in Bengaluru; 18 buses destroyed

18 buses destroyed in massive blaze at bus workshop in Bengaluru; no injuries reported. Fire & Emergency Services to come up with action plan to prevent similar accidents. Fire spread due to inflammable materials; electric short circuit suspected. Fire officer said garage lacked adequate fire safety measures. Loss estimated to…

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AP Chambers asks for long-distance trains from Vijayawada to major cities

AP Chambers request Union Minister of Railways to introduce long-distance trains from Vijayawada. Request to set up South Coast Railway Zone HQ in Visakhapatnam, introduce Vande Bharat train between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Bengaluru, Tirupati. Suggestion to complete East Coast DFC and connect it to ports for pollution-free, cost-effective cargo handling.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Bengaluru ‘kambala’ to have longest track at 155 metres, and more

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Bengaluru ‘kambala’ to have longest track at 155 metres, 116 pairs of buffaloes to run

The first competitive ‘kambala’ (slush track buffalo race) to be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from November 25, 2023 will have the longest ‘kare’ (slush track) measuring 155 metre against the normal 145 metre-long tack, according to Ashok Kumar Rai, Puttur MLA and president of Bengaluru Kambala Committee.

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Bengaluru parents a worried lot after school vehicles involved in seven fatal and 23 non-fatal accidents in 2023

A rising number of incidents involving school buses, including cases of rash driving, have made parents worry about the safety of their children. According to the data provided by the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), a total of seven fatal accidents and 23 non-fatal accident cases have been booked against school vehicles…

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Keeping the intriguing Tamil Lambadi art of embroidery alive

Porgai Artisan Association Society, with 60+ women, are reviving traditional Tamil Lambadi embroidery. Products sold at exhibitions in Chennai & Bengaluru.

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Lokayukta sleuths raid 70 locations across Karnataka related to Disproportionate Assets cases

In one of the major crackdowns on government servants, Lokayukta sleuths on Monday, October 30, registered 17 Disproportionate Assets cases against government servants and searched 70 locations across Karnataka, including five in Bengaluru.

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Luxury housing units in Chennai find more takers in 2023, shows data

Chennai luxury housing sales up 143% in 9M 2023: 3,330 units sold, 16,310 units sold across all budget categories. Prices range from ₹15K-40K/sq.ft. Emerging luxury housing market compared to Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi. National luxury housing sales up 84,400 units in 9M 2023.

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Drought takes its toll on the yield of Bengaluru’s favourite bean

Karn. farmers face crisis as drought takes toll on avarekai crop; no rain led to wilting of plants, ₹2 lakh spent/acre w/no hopes of recovery; Raita sangha leader says weather similar to summer in March; AP crop may dominate markets, prices may rise to ₹100/kg.

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Mandya DC highlights incomplete works along Bengaluru Mysuru highway

NHAI asked to resolve incomplete and unattended works on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway on priority basis. DC lists 8 works and 15 locations with incomplete works, incl. drainage, streetlights, road humps, foot over bridge, sign boards, road markings, median heights, and toilets. DC requests NHAI's personal intervention to resolve issues and avoid…

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‘Decision today on allowing people time to hand over wildlife products to govt.’

Forest Minister Khandre to decide Monday on allowing people to hand over wildlife parts in two months. Legal experts and officials to be consulted. Possession of wildlife products not tolerated; those with any must hand over to govt. Proposal to be discussed with CM in Bengaluru.

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Lorry carrying limestone gutted in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

A lorry carrying limestone was gutted due to an electric short-circuit in the vehicle at Moghili ghat section on the Chittoor-Bengaluru National Highway in Bangarupalem mandal, 35 km from here, in the early hours of October 29 (Sunday).

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Fly directly from Chennai to Salem

IndiGo to operate direct flights b/w Chennai and Salem from Oct 29, 2023. Flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru from Oct 30, 2023. Flight services resumed from Salem airport, promoting tourism and local economy.

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Siddaramaiah-Parameshwara dinner meeting creates a flutter

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his loyalist Ministers attending a dinner party at Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s residence in Bengaluru on Friday has stirred a controversy with sources claiming that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was “deliberately kept out” of the meeting.

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