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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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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 8, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 8, 2023

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12 dead after fire breaks out at cracker shop in Bengaluru

12 people die in firecracker shop fire in Bengaluru. Search operations underway to ascertain if more bodies present. CM Siddaramaiah to visit site, expresses condolences to deceased workers' families.

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Hostel employees to stage protest seeking regularisation of service

The Karnataka Rajya Sarakari Hostel Mattu Vasati Shala Horaguttige Naukarara Sangha would stage a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on October 11 demanding the government regularise their services.

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KSRTC launches new fleet: Karnataka CM unveils 40 ‘Pallakki’ sleeper buses and 100 ‘Sarige’ variants

The newly introduced Pallakki buses will operate on routes spanning various destinations across the State, originating from Bengaluru and other regions

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FIFA Football for Schools train-the-trainer programme concludes

FIFA F4S, in collaboration with Union Ministry of Education, AIFF and SAI, concluded a capacity building/train-the-trainer programme in Bengaluru. 300 coach educators from CBSE, KV, NV, AIFF and SAI were trained. Aim is to help children excel in football and learn life skills, with FIFA providing equipment and $50K to…

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To carpool or not to carpool in Bengaluru, that is the question

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s clarification that there is no ban for now on carpooling aggregators has not cleared the confusion on where the law stands on the issue.

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It is a long and endless wait for victims of IMA scam

Basheera Begum, 65, lost her life savings to IMA 'halal' investment Ponzi scheme in 2017. Her husband died of COVID-19, and she had to get her leg amputated due to gangrene. Thousands of poor, working-class Muslims were cheated of their savings. A court approved the distribution of ₹69 crore in…

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ED attaches property related to Power Bank app investment scam case

Bengaluru The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached movable assets worth ₹2.77 crore, including cryptocurrency worth ₹18.05 lakh and shares of ₹4.17 lakh, under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the Power Bank app-related scam.

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CBI to probe alleged misappropriation in KSOU

CBI registers FIR against KSOU, Mysuru officials for alleged misappropriation of funds. ACB of CBI in Bengaluru registers FIR and will investigate alleged misappropriation of fees collected from 2009-10 to 2015-16 from KSOU's collaborative institutions. Auditor found ₹50 crores missing credits and estimated another ₹250 crores missing from 2009-10 to…

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Airfares set to surge as IndiGo announces fuel charge

IndiGo announces fuel surcharge of ₹300-₹1,000 on domestic flights from Thursday. Due to rising ATF prices. Amount varies by flight distance; Delhi-Mumbai flight will incur ₹550, Delhi-Bengaluru/Chennai ₹650. Fuel costs account for 40% of airline operational costs.

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Vintage cars, iconic bikes to be on display at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore on Friday

Vintage cars & iconic bikes to be displayed at Gedee Car Museum in Coimbatore. Grand Heritage Car Drive 2023 convoy from Chennai to Ooty. 10 cars from Karnataka join convoy. Public exhibition in Ooty on Oct 7-8. Flag off by DGP (retired) K. Vijay Kumar. Return to Chennai & Bengaluru…

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A day to celebrate the birds in Bengaluru

To celebrate his legacy, noted conservation biologist Dr. K. S. Gopi Sundar will deliver the Dr. Joseph George Memorial Talk this year. Dr. Sundar, who is known for his work on waterbirds and wetlands, is delivering a lecture titled The Ways of the Sarus Cranes, or why North Indian Farmlands…

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Ricky Kej calls Trevor Noah ‘irresponsible artist’ over cancelled Bengaluru show

Comedian was travelling around India for ‘Off the Record’ tour

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AFI moves National Open from Jamshedpur to Bengaluru

AFI changes venue of 62nd National Open Athletics Championships from Jamshedpur to Kanteerva Stadium, Bengaluru. Event to take place from Oct 11-14.

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