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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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Karnataka Today newsletter: State bans firecrackers following Attibele tragedy, and more

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Karnataka bans firecrackers during processions, festivals, marriages; allows only green crackers as per SC order

Following the death of 14 people in the firecracker accident at Attibele on the outskirts of Bengaluru last week, the Karnataka government on October 10, announced a slew of safety measures, including a ban on bursting conventional firecrackers during political processions, festivals, religious processions and marriages.

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Second edition of Pincodes celebrates Postal Week in Bengaluru

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The Liver Doc’s X account to be restored if he ‘hides defamatory tweets’ against Himalaya

Hearing the petition of Dr Cyriac Abby Philips aka Dr Liver Doc challenging the suspension of his X account, the Karnataka High Court ordered the restoration of his account on the condition that he hides the alleged “defamatory tweets” against ayurvedic pharma company Himalaya India and its products, LiveLaw reported.The…

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Yellow alert: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Bengaluru

Heavy spells of rains lashed parts of the city on Monday evening disrupting normal life, even as motorists waded through several inundated roads while returning home from work spaces. The city has been witnessing moderate to heavy spells of rain since Sunday evening.

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Traffic, garbage and property tax key priorities of Brand Bengaluru, says D.K. Shivakumar

Easing traffic congestion, boosting property tax collection base and improving Solid Waste Management (SWM) in the city are the key priorities of the State government and Brand Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday.

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Automated Plan Approval system to approve plans to construct houses in Bengaluru

Govt to introduce Automated Plan Approval (APA) sys for house construction on plots up to 50/60ft. Property owners to upload plans to sys; fixed fees for approval; no need to visit BBMP offices. Aim to reduce corruption & bring in transparency. New tax sys to boost revenue & issue digital…

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Two habitual offenders from Nepal arrested for six burglaries in Bengaluru

The Soladevanahalli police on Monday arrested two habitual offenders from Nepal involved in six house burglaries. The police have recovered valuables worth ₹10.3 lakh from them.

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Bengaluru | Senior Kannada journalist G.N. Ranganatha Rao passes away

G.N. Ranganatha Rao, 81, passed away in Bengaluru on Oct 9. He was a senior journalist, writer and translator. He wrote books on journalism, short stories, novels, satires, criticism, and poetry. He translated works of William Shakespeare, D.H. Lawrence, Franz Kafka, O'Henry, and Ramachandra Guha into Kannada.

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Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru

The long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta #NammaMetro Purple Line commenced operations on Oct 9, seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of #Bengaluru. The total stretch of 43.49 km takes approximately 76 minutes with a fixed end-to-end fare of ₹60

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World cup fever grips the city

Bengaluru is abuzz with cricket fever as fans gather to watch World Cup matches. Sports clubs and venues across town are hosting screenings, creating a lively atmosphere. Fans are discussing match strategies, making predictions, and hoping for Team India to win.

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Death toll rises to 14 in Attibele firecracker accident on Bengaluru outskirts

Death toll rises to 14 in Bengaluru fire cracker mishap. Owner of the firecracker shop-cum-godown and his son have been charged for negligence. Fire was caused due to illegal storage of over 1,000 kilos of crackers beyond permissible limits.

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