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Veteran journalist Sachidananda Murthy no more

Veteran journalist K.S. Sachidananda Murthy, 68, who hailed from Karnataka and had a long stint with the Malayala Manorama Group, passed away in Bengaluru on Friday. He was recovering from a recent lung transplant surgery in the city. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

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I-T raids: D.K. Shivakumar calls it political vendetta; BJP says money was ‘commission’ meant to fund Telangana polls

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday claimed that the Income Tax searches in Bengaluru on the residences of contractors, who had alleged 40% commission in contracts during the previous BJP rule, were “politically motivated”. This drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition that claimed the money seized was “commission”…

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Nearly 60% of commuters would choose public transit if bus and metro modes are available: IISc

Research reveals 60% of commuters would choose public transit if bus and metro are made available. On medium-to-high-freq. routes, BMTC will gain more ridership by decreasing headway variance. Bus priority lanes in Bengaluru improve travel times by 4-28%. BMTC eager to collaborate with CiSTUP to translate research into solutions.

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Journalist Mannur passes away

Panchappa M. Mannur, 78, Chief Editor of Kannada daily Satyakam, passed away Fri. in Bengaluru due to age-related health issues.

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Now, Bengaluru’s waste to be dumped in Ramanagara

Govt. to shift Bengaluru's waste processing plants & landfills to Ramanagara. DCs of Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban & Rural to find 100-acre parcels of land. BSWML to set up 4 integrated plants w/ composting, dry waste aggregation, landfills, RDF & WTE plants. Experts oppose move, say waste should be processed within…

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Dasara Special trains to Mysuru

SWR to operate unreserved special trains b/w Mysuru-KSR Bengaluru & Mysuru-Chamarajanagar for Dasara festival. Trains will have 21/8/15 coaches & stoppages at various stations. Return trips will also be available. #Dasara #Mysuru #SWR #UnreservedSpecialTrains

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AI-based lung cancer screening in 19 district hospitals in Karnataka to benefit over 1.4 lakh patients

The screening technology that will be first deployed in K.C. General Hospital in Bengaluru is set to benefit 1.4 lakh patients annually.

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BJP says money unearthed in I-T raid is commission collected by Congress government in Karnataka

Addressing a media conference in Bengaluru on October 13, BJP State General Secretary and MLC Ravikumar alleged that the money was meant to be transported to Telangana, where Assembly polls have been announced.

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Hubballi girl steps into the shoes of a British diplomat for a day

The International Day of the Girl Child became an unforgettable occasion for Sanjana Hiremath, a 23-year-old resident of Hubballi. On that day in Bengaluru, she assumed the position of the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) for a day. The British High Commission in India has been organising the “High Commissioner for…

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Rising Indian racer Kush Maini to be mentored by former F1 champion Mika Hakkinen

Maini, a 23-year-old from Bengaluru, has had fine year with several top 5 positions in Qualifying and a Podium in Melbourne.

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With fully operational Purple Line, many prefer metro to personal vehicle

Bengaluru commuters rejoice as Purple Line brings relief: IT professionals on ORR benefit from improved connectivity, BMTC feeder buses, and #Personal2Public campaign, leading to smoother daily routine and reduced traffic congestion.

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Bengaluru | Sixteenth victim dies in Attibele fire tragedy

Attibele fire tragedy: A 23-year-old photographer from Bengaluru, identified as Venkatesh, succumbed to burns at St. Johns hospital on October 12, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 16.

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Bengaluru start-up’s exposure visits to IITs aims to prevent student suicides

Start-up Edvizo, formed by IIT & AIIMS alumni, initiated NLCEE programme to address student suicides by providing career clarity through exposure visits to IITs.

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Colours, cultures, and traditions come together at Christ university’s sustainability event Jharokha

With sustainability at its core, the event encompassed workshops, competitions, and exhibitions of arts, which exposed the participants to a range of cultural perspectives and developed an appreciation for Indian heritage.

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‘BDA will commence groundwork to prepare Revised Master Plan for Bengaluru’

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will soon commence groundwork for preparing a new Revised Master Plan (RMP) for Bengaluru which has been delayed for nearly two years after the authority withdrew its RMP 2031.

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Farmers dismayed by CWRC’s decision on Cauvery

Karnataka farmers express dismay over CWRC's directive to release 3000 cusecs of water daily to TN for 15 days. Kurubur Shanthakumar of Karnataka Sugarcane Cultivators Association says this is a major setback & raises suspicion about CWRC & CWMA's intent. People of Bengaluru facing drinking water scarcity, farmers in Cauvery…

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Dasara invitation extended to CM, Governor, and Hamsalekha

Mysuru district admin. extends formal invitation to CM Siddaramaiah, Governor Gehlot & music director Hamsalekha for Dasara festival (Oct 15-24). Delegation incl. Mayor Shivakumar & DC Rajendra invited dignitaries in Bengaluru & Raj Bhavan. Invite also extended to Deputy CM Shivakumar.

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US-based GOPIO International opens Bengaluru chapter

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) International, a U.S.-based international organization representing the Indian diaspora, has announced the launch of its Bengaluru chapter with Dr. Abraham Ebenezer as the chapter’s President.

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All waste processing plants and landfills will be shifted out of Bengaluru city: D.K. Shivakumar

Residents living around waste processing plants who have been demanding their closure for years now may heave a sigh of relief. Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the State government will relocate all waste processing plants and landfills to outside Bengaluru city soon.

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St. John’s Research Institute part of global collaborative effort to develop point-of-care diagnostic technologies

St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) in Bengaluru is one of the four international sites that will actively collaborate with Cornell University in the USA for development, deployment, clinical validation, and commercialisation of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices and technologies.

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Bengaluru: Despite BBMP measures, underpasses continue to flood

Despite Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) implementing a slew of measures, underpasses continue to flood in the city raising questions about the quality of works undertaken by the civic body.

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Karnataka High Court allows reactivation of X account of Dr. Philips after he agrees to hide defamatory posts against Himalaya Wellness Company

Kerala-based hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips on Tuesday gave an undertaking to the High Court of Karnataka that he would hide all his alleged defamatory posts on his X account against Bengaluru-based Himalaya Wellness Company and its Ayurvedic products through his social media posts.

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Vellore police return missing phones to its owners

Vellore police handed over 210 lost mobiles worth ₹40.47 lakh to their owners. The initiative was part of the Cell Tracker Whatsapp Unit, which allows people to register complaints of stolen/missing phones. Most of the owners were from various places including Bengaluru, Chennai, Arani, Vellore and West Bengal. Police had…

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