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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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The never-say-die entrepreneurial spirit of Bengaluru

Sriram Devatha still remembers how Naveen Pishe, of P.N. Rao Fine Suits fame, suddenly asked him to stand up and put his legs together, mid-conversation. “He (Pishe) told me that I was not bowlegged... that 90% of this country is,” says Devatha, the author of Brandgaluru-Made in Bengaluru, a book…

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Person named Shabbir detained by NIA in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained one Shabbir from Ballary in Karnataka in connection with Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, sources said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka government bans use of potable water for other purposes

Amid the water crisis in the city, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has prohibited the use of drinking water in swimming pools. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What is Bengaluru metro’s driverless train, bought from a Chinese company

The inaugural driverless prototype train for Bengaluru metro’s upcoming Yellow Line, a 19-km route linking R.V. Road and Bommasandra near Electronics City, is expected to be operational by the end of this year.

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PVL | Bengaluru Torpedoes fights back brilliantly to upend Ahmedabad Defenders

Bengaluru Torpedoes stage a remarkable comeback to defeat defending champion in thrilling Prime Volleyball League match.

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Thiruvananthapuram airport bags ACI global award

Thiruvananthapuram shares the global honour of the best airport at arrivals with two other airports — Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru and the Zayed International Airport, Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Swimming pools, car washing centres feel the pinch of Bengaluru water crisis, and more

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Fly91 announces commencement of flight operations from March 18

Fly91, a new regional airline based in Goa, launches flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru with expansion plans.

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Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru

Amid depleting water levels in dams, dried borewells and lakes, and soaring tanker prices in Bengaluru, The Hindu’s Water Woes series delves into the gravity of the drinking water crisis, the people’s plight and concerns at a time of drought, and the many ways in which different stakeholders have responded…

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A possible solution for Bengaluru’s water crisis: Data

Understanding Bengaluru's water crisis: population growth, freshwater demand, groundwater depletion, and wastewater management for a resilient city.

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PVL | Toofans rally to win against Torpedoes

Delhi Toofans defeat Bengaluru Torpedoes in a thrilling Super 5 contest of the Prime Volleyball League.

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Fisheries Ministry officials visit Pozhiyoor

Venkatesh Prasad, Director, Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries (CICEF), Bengaluru, and Deputy Director Nagaraj also toured the coastal areas of Pozhikkara and Kollencode.

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Discussion held on Dr. Manjunath’s candidature for Bengaluru Rural

In indications that noted cardiologist C.N. Manjunath could be the NDA candidate from Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency contesting against Congress nominee D.K. Suresh, a meeting of Janata Dal (Secular) on Monday backed his nominations.

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Indira Canteen opened at Bengaluru airport; CM announced 600 more across Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated two Indira Canteens at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday, announcing plans for 600 more across the State, including Bengaluru.

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Second Vande Bharat to commence operation from Mysuru from April 5

Prime Minister Modi flags off Vande Bharat train connecting Mysuru and Chennai, with regular services starting April 5.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State bans use of harmful colouring agents in cotton candy, gobi manchurian, and more

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Destination Maldives: tourism undeterred amid diplomatic tussles

On March 1, Maldives came a tad closer to India with the launch of Manta Air’s direct commercial flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International airport to Dhaalu airport in the pristine island nation. It was welcomed by the Indian Hhigh Ccommission’s first secretary Kiran Khatri among other officials.

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Automated building plan approval facility Nambike Nakshe launched in Bengaluru

The plans can be sanctioned with the help of empanelled engineers or architects. There is no need to visit the BBMP office. The fee for building plan should be paid online and approval is based on submission of appropriate documents. Mr. Shivakumar urged engineers and architects to empanel themselves.

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Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally

ACI said that the ASQ Programme, developed in partnership with leading travel technology company Amadeus, stands out as the preeminent airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking programme globally.

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Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

Bengaluru water crisis: D.K. Shivakumar said, “In the last 30-40 years we had not seen such drought; though there was drought earlier we had never declared such a large number of taluks as drought-affected.”

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Residents of independent houses in Bengaluru raise concerns about BWSSB ban on using potable water for non-essential purposes

While residents of multi-storey apartments have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), which is usually reused, independent houses have no such option.

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Bengaluru pays tribute to Kosambi, pioneering historian, public intellectual and scientist

Professor K. Paddayya discusses a book written by British archaeologist and army officer Mortimer Wheeler titled Early India and Pakistan to Ashoka. Two chapters of the book dedicated to prehistory were called “Stones” and “More Stones.” “This is how prehistory was viewed in Indian archaeology till the 1960s, and to…

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Crisis of time: On parched Karnataka and its water woes

Karnataka is in need of a circular water economy that maximises the utility of every litre

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BWSSB to crack the whip on unauthorised borewells

BWSSB takes action against unauthorized borewells in Bengaluru amidst worsening water crisis, filing complaints and pursuing legal action.

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