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Top news developments in Karnataka on October 26, 2023

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IIT Mandi, DBT-inStem Bengaluru scientists find how dengue mosquito eggs are so hardy

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru have discovered the biochemical processes that enable the eggs of the dengue causing mosquito to survive harsh conditions and rejuvenate when favourable conditions return.

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The issues in navigating Bengaluru

Metro commuters were thrilled to experience a seamless journey between Challaghatta and Whitefield, the city’s IT hub. Following the introduction of the Purple Line, Namma Metro has experienced a notable increase of 80,000 passengers.

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Now, D.K. Shivakumar proposes renaming Ramanagara as ‘Bengaluru South’ district

A day after his statement on the possibility of villages of Kanakapura taluk merging with Bengaluru triggering a political slugfest, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday spoke of the “Bengaluru identity” of people living in region around the capital. Going a step further, he proposed renaming Ramanagara district as…

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Now, D.K. Shivakumar says not just Kanakapura but entire Ramanagara keen on ‘Bengaluru identity’

A day after his statement on the possibility of Kanakapura villages merging with Bengaluru at a later date triggering a political slugfest, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday spoke of the “Bengaluru identity” of people living in rural areas around the capital and spoke of bringing the entire Ramanagara…

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Mysuru gets a botanical garden

Mysuru's Lingambudhi Botanical Garden, spread over 15 acres and harbouring 290 plant species, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Developed by the Horticulture Dept. at a cost of ₹5.6 crore, it's the first botanical garden in Mysuru and fourth in the State. It aims to create a scientific platform for…

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It is always a hit-and-run case with Kumaraswamy, says Shettar

Jagadish Shettar mocks H.D. Kumaraswamy, saying he has habit of making allegations without proof. Shettar says BJP's inability to appoint State president shows failure of national party. He defends D.K. Shivakumar's statement on bringing Kanakapura under Bengaluru, saying it's already part of Bengaluru Rural area. Shettar says Congress govt. will…

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Comment on Kanakapura becoming ‘part of Bengaluru’ escalates Shivakumar-Kumaraswamy turf war

The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Janata Dal (Secular) State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who are engaged in a turf war over Ramanagara politics as well as Vokkaliga leadership role, escalated on Tuesday, with the former speaking of villages of Kanakapura taluk…

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Air India launches non-stop service between Bengaluru and Singapore

Air India has launched a non-stop service between Bengaluru and Singapore. The new service will cater to the need for a convenient direct connection between the two cities.

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Bengaluru firm that developed crew module for Gaganyaan maiden test flight ready to supply more critical technologies

Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies, which developed the critical crew module (CM) for the successful first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) on October 21, will supply three more crew modules and other critical items like front cones for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.

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Bangalore Literature Festival to be held on December 2 and 3

The 12th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) will take place on December 2 and 3 at the Lalit Ashok Hotel on Kumara Krupa Road in Bengaluru.

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Farmers arrested for attempt to block Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

They allege that while industrialists have been assured 24-hour power supply, farmers are not receiving proper electricity supply for even 2 to 3 hours a day.

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Is it time to reopen Bengaluru’s HAL Airport or build a third aerodrome?

Bengaluru's population and industry demand two fully functional commercial airports, but the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will exceed its capacity by 2032-33. A 2020 proposal to build a third airport between Bengaluru and Mysuru is critical to support high value-add industries and decongest Bengaluru. Poor rail and road connectivity, plus…

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BBMP allocates ₹ 15 lakh each to 225 wards to fill potholes

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has allocated ₹15 lakh each to 225 wards to fill potholes and the work will commence from November. The ward committee will monitor the works

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Rename Hubballi Airport after Basaveshwara, says Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha

BelagaviJagatika Lingayat Mahasabha members unanimously passed a resolution to rename Hubballi Airport after 12th century reformer saint Sri Basaveshwara. They also sought renaming of a metro station in Bengaluru, re-installing his statue at Basaveshwara Park in Hubballi and strict action against those who sent threatening letters to Sri Nijagunanda Swami.…

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Prices of lemons turn sour and ash gourd becomes a hard buy ahead of Ayudha Puja

Higher demand for lemons, ash gourds, and flowers ahead of Mahanavami and Vijayadashami has led to the prices of these festival essentials, along with a few other fruits, skyrocket in Bengaluru. Most vendors pointed out that a low supply owing to weather-induced reasons and an increased demand have become a…

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Cow yields more than 46 kg of milk in a day; bags top place at Dasara milking competition

Yogesh's cow from Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru won 1st prize in Mysuru's Dasara milking competition, yielding 46 kg & 600 gm of milk. S. Gopalakrishna from Mandya won 2nd prize (36 kg) & Vinod from Mysuru won 3rd (34 kg & 160 gm). Srinivas from Anekal won 4th prize (34 kg &…

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Bengaluru NIA team arrests man wanted in Sri Lanka human trafficking case

NIA ATT arrests Imran Khan, a notorious smuggler, in a human trafficking case involving 38 Sri Lankan nationals. He was wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies. Khan was the main conduit responsible for transporting the Sri Lankans to India and other nations. 13 suspects have been arraigned in the case.

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Burglar who was targeting locked houses arrested in Bengaluru

The Kamakshipalya police on Saturday arrested a man on the charge of burgling houses in Bengaluru

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Special train to run a trip each between Belagavi and SMVT on Tuesday and Wednesday

South Western Railway has decided to run one trip of special trains between Belagavi and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru to clear extra rush of passengers in view of Dasara Festival. Special Train Belagavi-SMVT Bengaluru Special Express will leave Belagavi on Oct 24 at 7.30 p.m. and reach SMVT…

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A student from New Delhi dies in accident near Hassan

24-yr-old student from Delhi dies in accident near Channarayapatna, Hassan. 6 others injured. All classmates from IBS College, Bengaluru. Hired taxi to visit classmate in Udupi. Driver lost control, hit electric pole. Akanksha died on spot. Others in private hospital, Hassan. Channarayapatna Traffic police registered case.

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Shortage of river sand hits elevated corridor work on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Ambur

For more than a month, work on the elevated corridor along the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) near Ambur in Tirupattur has been temporarily stopped by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which executes the project along with L&T, due to non-supply of river sand from government quarry at Kandaneri village…

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Public sector bank transfers ₹17 lakh of private company to cyberfraudsters in Bengaluru

It is not unusual for laymen to fall into the trap of cyber fraudsters. But in a rare case that unfolded in Bengaluru, a public sector bank was duped, causing losses to the tune of ₹ 17 lakh to a private company. An FIR has been registered at West CEN…

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Raid on brothel exposes fake Aadhaar card racket in Bengaluru

A recent raid by the police at a brothel which was being run in Bengaluru, has now led to an investigation into an alleged racket of generating fake Aadhaar cards, Voter’s IDs, and other government documents

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AICTE approves eight technical institutions to offer evening Engineering courses

The All-India Council for Technical Education has approved eight technical institutions to offer evening Engineering courses with 570 seats for working professionals in Karnataka

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