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Karnataka Today newsletter: India’s first 3D printed post office opens in Bengaluru, and more

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Theft of fence poses new challenge on Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway

The fence is intended to deter jaywalking. Over the past few days, theft of fencing has been reported in Channapatna and other locations along the route. Removal of the fence enables entry of pedestrians, small vehicles and livestock into the main carriageway, thus increasing the risk of accidents.

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Nirdiganta to present its Bengaluru premiere of Gayagalu on Sunday

Gayagalu, a play on the human tragedy of war, is directed by Shripad Bhat, co-directed by Shwetharani Hassan, with music by Anush Shetty and art by Khaju Guttala. It has a team of 15 artistes from across Karnataka.

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Nagavi: A forgotten university of Rashtrakuta times

An hour’s drive from Kalaburagi city via Nandur, Bhankur, Ravoor, and Chittapur -- with tur-dal fields and limestone quarries on either side of the poorly-maintained road and massive cement factories visible at a distance -- take you to the historical town of Nagavi. It is located about 50 km from…

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High drama at IISc Bengaluru after security personnel attempt to block entry to Teesta Setalvad

Security personnel at IISc Bengaluru blocked civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad from entering the campus to deliver a talk on “Communal Harmony and Justice”.

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Pune-Bengaluru national highway closed after gas tanker accident

Belagavi police closed Pune-Bengaluru highway after tanker accident. Traffic re-routed via alternative routes. Team of experts working to remove vehicle. Highway to be cleared soon, SP Sanjiv Patil said.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets MLAs of three districts

In a move to douse discontentment among the ruling party MLAs over the denial of development grants, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held meetings with MLAs of three districts of Bengaluru Urban, Kolar and Dakshina Kannada.

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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

The establishment of Kali Farmer Producer Company and a recent chef residency programme are helping the Kunbi community in north Karnataka promote sustainable and responsible sourcing by showcasing their native tuber dishes to create a larger market for local produce, addressing the challenge of lack of demand and reshaping our…

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Taming trunks and tempers: Research initiatives from the State to mitigate conflicts

A bunch of researchers from Bengaluru and Karnataka are leading initiatives that strive to mitigate instances of human-elephant conflicts with the help of research, data, science, and technology.

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India became independent to give light to the whole world, says Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour at an event organised by Samartha Bharat at Vasavi Convention Hall in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru North University: 800 third semester Business Statistics students secure 0 marks

Around 800 students have secured zero marks and 8,000 students have failed in the Business Statistics exam of the third semester of B.Com in Bengaluru North University.

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V.V. Puram’s renovated thindi beedi misses I-Day date for reopening

Bengaluru's iconic 'Thindi Beedi' in V.V. Puram has missed its reopening date on Independence Day due to ongoing construction. Stall owners have incurred losses and customers face overcrowding and noise. The renovation plans include tiles, cobblestones, seating, handwash facilities and dustbins. BBMP Chief Commissioner says the street will be reopened…

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ISRO achieved record high in last one year, says Chairperson S. Somanath

Speaking at the celebration of 77th Independence Day at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on August 15, S. Somanath said, “Launching satellites, building rockets and launching in numbers, and the numbers are really a record high this year. It is not only the record that we are trying to break, it…

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Bengaluru’s flower power: Early blossoming under Hyder and Tipu

Since the 18th century, Bengaluru became a haven for the elaborate baghs of Hyder and Tipu, influenced by the Persian and Indo-Persian Charbagh tradition

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The rich legacy of Bengaluru’s flower power

The famed Lalbagh flower show began in 1867 in which local florists, fruit growers, and cattlemen participated and the best among them won awards. It has come a long way since then, with two shows to mark Independence Day and Republic Day.

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Illegal hoardings: Zonal JCs, CEs to pay ₹50,000 for failure to implement HC order

Zonal Joint Commissioners and Chief Engineers will have to pay ₹50,000 to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike if they fail to remove illegal hoardings and flexes in city, which will then be deposited in the High Court (HC), said a BBMP order

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Bengaluru Metro to issue paper tickets from Lalbagh Station for Independence day flower show

BMRCL to issue return journey paper tickets from Lalbagh metro station on Aug 15. Tickets valid for day of purchase, cost ₹30. Tickets available at all metro stations 8am-6pm, Lalbagh station 8pm. Passengers must produce tickets for entry & submit at destination station.

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Bengaluru businessman loses ₹56 lakh to fraudulent export deal of cancer-curing agent

A person claiming to be in the U.K. contacted the businessman with a request to purchase and export Betulina VV Extract FX (Lenzites Betulina), a herbal extract used by pharmaceutical companies to manufacture drugs used in treatment of cancer, from a company based in India.

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Bengaluru police serve notice to BBMP chief engineer to cooperate with probe into fire accident

The Halasuru gate police have served a notice to BBMP Chief Engineer (Road Infrastructure) B.S. Prahlad on August 14 asking him to cooperate with the investigation into the fire accident that occurred at the civic body’s Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) on August 11.

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Father of Matheen Taha, accused in Bengaluru terror module case, dies in Thirthahalli

Manzoor Ahmed, ex-serviceman, died in Thirthahalli on Aug 13, 2023. He served in Indian Army for 26 yrs & wanted son, Taha, accused in terror case, to surrender to police. He is survived by wife, two sons & daughter. He spoke to The Hindu in Nov 2022, urging son to…

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Former president of JNCASR M.R. Satyanarayana Rao passes away

Prof M.R. Satyanarayana Rao, Padma Shri Awardee & former President of JNCASR, passed away at 75 in Bengaluru.

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Out of the corners and at the centre

Bengaluru-based artist Girija Hariharan has collaborated with women of Kamathipura in Mumbai for the project Haan Hum that seeks to empower them to reclaim public spaces.

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Former Karnataka minister Ashwath Narayan speaks of ‘DKS tax’

BJP to seek Governor's action against DK Shivakumar over corruption charges. C.N. Ashwath Narayan says DK is Bengaluru destruction Minister, not Development Minister. He accuses Karnataka govt of being an ATM for Congress, citing Basavaraj Rayaraddi's statement that it is the most corrupt State. Will seek Lokayukta inquiry & awareness…

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