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Karnataka bandh over Cauvery issue disrupts normal life in Bengaluru and southern parts of state

The Karnataka bandh called by the 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Enforcement Directorate employee loses 25 sovereigns gold to burglars in Madurai

Unidentified persons burgled 25 sovereigns of gold from the residence of R. Prince Richardson, an Enforcement Directorate employee in Bengaluru, in Perungudi.

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‘Visibly angry’ Trevor Noah forced to abandon sold-out India comedy gigs

Fans criticise choice of venue in city infamous for its horrendous traffic, with some forced to abandon vehicles and run along the road to make it in time

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Government to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust

Govt to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust running leading educational institutions. CM Siddaramaiah to form committee headed by senior IAS officer to investigate. Former CM Kumaraswamy accused ex-Higher Education Minister of entering into "quid pro quo" to appoint entrepreneur as life trustee of BMSET. BMSET formed in 1957 by…

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Cauvery row: Kannada activists disrupt actor Siddharth’s press conference

Amid Cauvery tensions, Kannada activists disrupt press conference of Tamil actor Siddharth in Bengaluru. They question him for promoting his film during Karnataka bandh, while activists fight for water rights. Siddharth remains unfazed and seeks support for his film, but eventually leaves due to pressure.

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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan guided Karnataka in agriculture policies

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

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Lahar Singh tries to meet Tamil Nadu CM on Cauvery issue

BJP leader from Karnataka and Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya made an effort to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin by camping in Chennai for two days with an intention to convince him about the need to resolve the row over sharing of Cauvery river water through mutual…

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Karnataka bandh call likely to affect normal life in Bengaluru today

Bengaluru gears up for bandh on Fri; schools, colleges, IT-BT firms declare holiday; transport, hotels, eateries to be affected. Kannada orgs oppose releasing Cauvery water to TN; private & public transport, shops, theatres, hotels, restaurants to shut down; airport cabs may be hit.

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Two arrested for vandalising hotels in Jayanagar during Bengaluru Bandh

Two BJP workers arrested for ransacking 3 hotels in Jayanagar, Bengaluru during bandh. Accused identified as Yogesh and Somashekhar; CCTV footage helped police. Five FIRs filed against unruly mob for attacking wine store, super market, Cafe Coffee Day outlet.

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Himalaya obtains injunction against ‘TheLiverDoc’ X account

Prominent hepatologist and social media influencer Cyriac Abby Philips' X account blocked in India after Himalaya Wellness Co. obtained injunction from Bengaluru court. Philips to challenge injunction in higher court. Himalaya claimed Philips' posts "derogatory" and reduced business. X no longer publishes details of accounts taken down due to legal…

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Mysuru and Mandya police term bandh illegal; prohibitory orders imposed in Mandya and Kabini reservoir

While the Mandya district and Mysuru city police have said that the bandh called by various farmers and pro-Kannada organisations on Friday will not be allowed, the authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in Mandya sub-division to ensure law and order in the light of threat to disrupt road traffic on…

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Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

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Prohibitory orders clamped in city for Karnataka bandh

Bengaluru City Police impose 24-hr Section 144 orders ahead of Karnataka Bandh call. Police Commissioner warns of stringent action against those forcing others to participate in the bandh.

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‘Visibly angry’ Trevor Noah forced to abandon sold-out India comedy gigs over sound problems

Fans criticise choice of venue in city infamous for its horrendous traffic, with some forced to abandon vehicles and run along the road to make it in time

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Top news developments in Karnataka on September 28, 2023

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on September 28, 2023

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Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding…

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Police, tech companies to launch ‘Bengaluru Cybersphere Centre for Excellence’

Bengaluru Police, in collaboration with tech companies, propose to launch "Bengaluru Cybersphere for Excellence" to improve cyber investigation and security. It will serve as hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, skill development, security, and partnership. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, police officials, and IT-BT representatives present. Lab to develop tech for law…

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Trevor Noah cancels shows in Bengaluru after experiencing trouble with acoustics at the venue

Trevor Noah cancels Bengaluru shows due to technical issues. Fans stuck in traffic jams, offered tickets online at discounted prices. Noah apologizes for inconvenience and promises full refund.

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23 cow vigilantes arrested, 6 cases against social media group for communalising Doddaballapur incident

The Doddaballapur police have arrested 23 people who are members of a pro-Hindutva outfit and registered six cases against social media groups who circulated videos of the attack and arson to communalise the incident of an attack on people allegedly transporting beef in six vehicles from Hindupur to Bengaluru in…

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BJP-JD(S) stage joint protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru

The Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders staged a joint satyagraha in Bengaluru on Wednesday accusing the Congress government of its failure to protect the interests of Karnataka in the inter-State row over sharing of Cauvery river water.

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Four killed in road mishap on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway

Four persons were killed in a road mishap near Bellur Cross on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway when a speeding car crashed into a KSRTC bus.

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World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Travellers can explore cities through art forms. The Blue Yonder has created Dancescapes, city-specific modules to showcase culture. These include folk arts, martial art, theatre, Tamil kuthu, Afro-Dance Hall, Bharatanatyam, hip hop, freestyle & more.

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From Paris to Bengaluru, a story on the relentless nature of motherhood

A new dark comedy in English Mummy’s Dead, Long Live Mummy!, written, produced by Koël Purie Rinchet and directed by Tiffany Hofstetter which had a successful world premiere in March 2023 in Paris, is now coming for a three-city India tour along with the original cast, performing in Delhi and Bengaluru this week.

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Bengaluru bandh: Unpacking the decades-long Cauvery dispute between TN and Karnataka

The century-old spar between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing the water from Cauvery river has again spilled over with the water crisis intensifying in the region after poor rainfall.

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Karnataka: Outrage after dead rat found in breakfast served to police personnel on security duty in Bengaluru

The Joint Commissioner of Police asked Yeshwantpur police to inquire about the private hotel that supplied the food to the personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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