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Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents

Bengaluru has witnessed a mixed response to the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers on September 26 over the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

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Global coffee world descends on Bengaluru at WCC

Bengaluru hosts 5th World Coffee Conference, a global event to cultivate knowledge, promote collaboration & facilitate networking among coffee professionals. Coffee Board of India, Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, International Coffee Organisation, and stakeholders from 80 countries attend. Dome-shaped coffee museum showcases coffee plantations in Western Ghats & journey of…

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Many associations withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call

Two groups fail to reach consensus on Cauvery water dispute, resulting in two bandh calls in same week. Transport services to remain available, schools and colleges to remain closed on Tuesday.

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Three killed in accident on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

Three persons, including two women, were killed and several injured when an SUV driver lost control resulting in the vehicle jumping over the divider and crashing into a fleet of cars coming in the opposite direction near Lambani tanda, near Channapatna, on the Mysuru- Bengaluru Expressway on Monday

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Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer

As Bengaluru is likely to partially shut down due to the bandh called on Tuesday to protest against the government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, there is a dark shadow of a drinking water crisis looming over the city.

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Explained | The Cauvery water conundrum

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in dispute over Cauvery water; SC asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs for 15 days; activists arrested; shops closed; coalition calls for Bengaluru bandh; CWDT's 2007 award and SC's 2018 judgment spell out sharing system; 740 tmc ft available in basin; TN needs water for irrigation,…

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Bengaluru bandh today likely to be partial

With farmers and Kannada organisations divided over the Bengaluru bandh call for Tuesday, with a section of them preparing for a shutdown on September 29, confusion and chaos ruled on Monday.

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State govt. issues final notification of the 225 BBMP wards; BJP leaders to challenge it in court

Govt issues final notification of 225 wards for Bengaluru civic polls; BJP to challenge in court, alleging unscientific delimitation to benefit ruling party. 3000 objections received, 1702 considered impacting 68 wards. Court set 12-week deadline to re-do exercise; BJP MLA & BJP leader allege manipulation, to move court. UDD open…

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Forest Minister favours setting up task force to clear encroachments

Task force to tackle forest land encroachments in Bengaluru set up by Environment Minister Khandre; to be led by top Forest Dept. officer, include reps from Revenue, Home, Urban Dev., Rural Dev., Panchayat Raj, and subject experts; online FIR filing system for encroachments, illegal felling, stocking of forest produce.

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City police tell High Court that permission granted only to hold demonstration at Freedom Park

The city police on Monday told the High Court of Karnataka that they have denied permission for holding procession by various organisations under the banner of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi as part of their Bengaluru bandh call.

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Karnataka State Law University puts off exam due to bandh

KSLU postpones law exams (except Honours course) in Hubballi due to Bengaluru Bandh call. Exams to be held on Oct 8, no change in timings. Other exams to proceed as scheduled.

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Probe on to ascertain cause of animal death in Bannerghatta

Minister Khandre confirms investigation into death of leopard cubs and deer in Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru. Prima facie, Feline panleukopenia virus is the cause. Khandre to visit park again on Thursday.

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One dead, three injured in accident near Channarayapatna

An 18-year-old boy from Bengaluru died and three others suffered injuries when the car they were travelling in hit a divider near Channarayapatna in Hassan district on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Dheeraj from Anchepalya in Bengaluru.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State won’t stop Bengaluru bandh, airlines ask passengers to reach KIA early, and more

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BBMP releases 12% of total pending bills of contractors for works completed under the civic body’s grants

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has released ₹411 crore, which is 12.62% of the total pending bills of the contractors who executed works under BBMP grants in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience

As commuting to the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is likely to be affected due the Bengaluru bandh on September 26, airlines have been asking passengers to plan their travel and reach the airport in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

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Man found dead at residence of BJP MLA in U.P.

30-yr-old found dead at BJP MLA's residence in Lucknow. No complaint filed; motive unclear. Deceased identified as Shresth Tiwari from Barabanki. Mental health helplines available in Telangana, AP, Karnataka, TN, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata.

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Why pet owners still struggle to find acceptance within their communities

Every pet owner seeks a friendly, accepting community, but one rarely finds it in Bengaluru. Though the Karnataka Animal Welfare Board and animal rights activists are attempting to promote more positive attitudes, it appears to be an ongoing battle.

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District-level Janata Darshan across Karnataka to be launched on September 25

For the first time in the State, the Janata Darshan that was restricted to Bengaluru, will be extended to district headquarters throughout the State from Monday

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Support pours in for Bengaluru bandh call on September 26

More support poured in for the Bengaluru bandh called by the Karnataka Jala Samrkashana Samiti on September 26, with several organisations announcing their decision to back it after a meeting on Sunday. The bandh is expected to disrupt life in the city.

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Ropeway project at Nandi Hills ascends in slow pace as land transfers remain pending

Bengaluru’s Nandi Hills ropeway project remains a non-starter due to incomplete land transfer to Tourism Department. The 2.93km ropeway is yet to obtain NoCs from Forest Department

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Hard work, dedication lead to success: former A.P. Judge Siva Sankara Rao

At VIT-AP's 3rd convocation, former Judge & Chairman of Judicial Review Committee, AP, B. Siva Sankara Rao, & Microsoft Director, Bengaluru, Ashish Sharma, praised students for their hard work & dedication. 1611 students graduated, incl. 16 gold medallists & 70 rank holders. 34 students received Ph.D certificates & various degrees…

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Cash-for-BJP ticket: More cheating cases registered against accused in Karnataka

Multiple cheating cases have been registered against the accused in the multi-crore cash-for-BJP ticket case in the State. Chaitra K., Abhinava Halashree Swami, and five others have been arrested, after a Bengaluru-based businessman Govinda Babu Poojary had allegedly paid ₹4.5 crore over a promise of a BJP ticket

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Bengaluru bandh call likely to bring city to a halt on September 26

Bengaluru to face total bandh on Sep 26: Kannada orgs, farmers, transport unions, private schools, film industry, hotels/restaurants, cab drivers, Auto Rickshaw Drivers' Union support. Private schools extend moral support, eateries open. Police step up security.

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Bengaluru bandh on Sept. 26 over Cauvery issue

A coalition of farmers and Kannada organisations have called for Bengaluru bandh on September 26 over the ongoing Cauvery river water dispute with neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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