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Augmenting fire brigade, fire safety survey of commercial establishments to prevent further fires in Bengaluru

Augmenting fire brigade, building new fire stations and a survey of all commercial establishments for fire safety are among the measures being initiated by the State government to prevent further fires in the city.

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Another major fire accident in Bengaluru; 18 buses destroyed

18 buses destroyed in massive blaze at bus workshop in Bengaluru; no injuries reported. Fire & Emergency Services to come up with action plan to prevent similar accidents. Fire spread due to inflammable materials; electric short circuit suspected. Fire officer said garage lacked adequate fire safety measures. Loss estimated to…

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AP Chambers asks for long-distance trains from Vijayawada to major cities

AP Chambers request Union Minister of Railways to introduce long-distance trains from Vijayawada. Request to set up South Coast Railway Zone HQ in Visakhapatnam, introduce Vande Bharat train between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-Bengaluru, Tirupati. Suggestion to complete East Coast DFC and connect it to ports for pollution-free, cost-effective cargo handling.

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Bengaluru ‘kambala’ to have longest track at 155 metres, 116 pairs of buffaloes to run

The first competitive ‘kambala’ (slush track buffalo race) to be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru from November 25, 2023 will have the longest ‘kare’ (slush track) measuring 155 metre against the normal 145 metre-long tack, according to Ashok Kumar Rai, Puttur MLA and president of Bengaluru Kambala Committee.

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Bengaluru parents a worried lot after school vehicles involved in seven fatal and 23 non-fatal accidents in 2023

A rising number of incidents involving school buses, including cases of rash driving, have made parents worry about the safety of their children. According to the data provided by the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), a total of seven fatal accidents and 23 non-fatal accident cases have been booked against school vehicles…

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Keeping the intriguing Tamil Lambadi art of embroidery alive

Porgai Artisan Association Society, with 60+ women, are reviving traditional Tamil Lambadi embroidery. Products sold at exhibitions in Chennai & Bengaluru.

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Lokayukta sleuths raid 70 locations across Karnataka related to Disproportionate Assets cases

In one of the major crackdowns on government servants, Lokayukta sleuths on Monday, October 30, registered 17 Disproportionate Assets cases against government servants and searched 70 locations across Karnataka, including five in Bengaluru.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 30, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 30, 2023

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Luxury housing units in Chennai find more takers in 2023, shows data

Chennai luxury housing sales up 143% in 9M 2023: 3,330 units sold, 16,310 units sold across all budget categories. Prices range from ₹15K-40K/sq.ft. Emerging luxury housing market compared to Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi. National luxury housing sales up 84,400 units in 9M 2023.

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Drought takes its toll on the yield of Bengaluru’s favourite bean

Karn. farmers face crisis as drought takes toll on avarekai crop; no rain led to wilting of plants, ₹2 lakh spent/acre w/no hopes of recovery; Raita sangha leader says weather similar to summer in March; AP crop may dominate markets, prices may rise to ₹100/kg.

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Mandya DC highlights incomplete works along Bengaluru Mysuru highway

NHAI asked to resolve incomplete and unattended works on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway on priority basis. DC lists 8 works and 15 locations with incomplete works, incl. drainage, streetlights, road humps, foot over bridge, sign boards, road markings, median heights, and toilets. DC requests NHAI's personal intervention to resolve issues and avoid…

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‘Decision today on allowing people time to hand over wildlife products to govt.’

Forest Minister Khandre to decide Monday on allowing people to hand over wildlife parts in two months. Legal experts and officials to be consulted. Possession of wildlife products not tolerated; those with any must hand over to govt. Proposal to be discussed with CM in Bengaluru.

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Lorry carrying limestone gutted in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

A lorry carrying limestone was gutted due to an electric short-circuit in the vehicle at Moghili ghat section on the Chittoor-Bengaluru National Highway in Bangarupalem mandal, 35 km from here, in the early hours of October 29 (Sunday).

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Fly directly from Chennai to Salem

IndiGo to operate direct flights b/w Chennai and Salem from Oct 29, 2023. Flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru from Oct 30, 2023. Flight services resumed from Salem airport, promoting tourism and local economy.

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Siddaramaiah-Parameshwara dinner meeting creates a flutter

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his loyalist Ministers attending a dinner party at Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s residence in Bengaluru on Friday has stirred a controversy with sources claiming that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was “deliberately kept out” of the meeting.

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Steps taken to fulfil licence conditions at Shivamogga airport, says B.Y. Raghavendra

Lok Sabha MP B.Y. Raghavendra said Shivamogga Airport's licence expires Nov 28 & steps taken to renew. A meeting held in Bengaluru to speed up process. Night landing facilities to be completed in 2 months & new routes to Tirupati, Goa & Hyderabad to be operational by Nov 22. Consultations…

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Poor street light in Bengaluru a major concern for women's safety : Report

BENGALURU: A ground report on two wards in Bengaluru shows that 54 per cent of the streets are poorly lit or unlit in Dasarahalli, while the same is true for 38 per cent of the streets in Hebbal. This was highlighted as one of the top priority areas that need…

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Poorly-lit Bengaluru streets a major concern for women's safety, says report

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Bengaluru accounts for 18% of State’s 5.33 crore voters

Karnataka's draft electoral roll for Lok Sabha polls shows 5.34M voters, 18% of which are in Bengaluru. It includes 2.68M male & 2.65M female voters, plus 13.45K first-time voters. Bengaluru South has most voters (7.06L) & Sringeri has least (1.66L).

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Activists decry police denying permission for solidarity protests for Palestine and cases against protestors

Activists upset with Bengaluru police for denying permission to protests in support of Palestine. Police cite law and order issues, activists write open letter to CM demanding right to protest. Police deny permission for both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protests to avoid communal conflagration. Activists allege police registering FIRs against peaceful…

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M.B. Patil proposes renaming Vijayapura after Basaveshwara and says nothing wrong in calling Karnataka ‘Basava Naadu’

After KPCC chief and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar proposed to rename Ramanagara as Bengaluru South, his Cabinet colleague and Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Friday mooted an idea to rename Vijayapura after 12th-century social reformer Basavaveshwara.

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Vande Bharat weekend service likely in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during Deepavali

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Express special service in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during weekends to cater to increased demand from commuters during Deepavali.

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HAL signs MoU with Safran

HAL and Safran sign MoU to develop industrial cooperation in ring forging manufacturing for commercial engines. HAL to produce LEAP engine forgings in Bengaluru. Partnership to take collaboration to another level and develop skills in key technologies. Safran to expand collaboration with HAL, already part of LEAP supply chain.

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Harbhajan Singh calls Jos Buttler 'clueless', says England not capable of beating India

NEW DELHI: Defending champions England were pushed to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they were handed an eight-wicket thrashing by Sri Lanka in their crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

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