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Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chickballapur

Bengaluru: After a mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura tested positive for Zika virus, surveillance has been stepped up. No human cases reported yet, but serum samples of three persons sent for confirmation. Health officials asked to intensify Aedes larval survey and fever surveillance. Health Minister urges people not to panic.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

CSIR-NIIST, HAL sign MoU to strengthen indigenisation in aerospace, defence sectors

The CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bengaluru, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening the indigenisation and import substitution programme for the nation’s aerospace and defence sectors, as envisioned by the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Pregnant woman among two persons run over by truck on Hosur-Bengaluru highway

Two women killed in truck accident on Hosur-Bengaluru highway; another narrowly escaped.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Unique Kannada campaigns kickstarted for Rajyotsava

On Wednesday, which marked 50 years since the christening of the State as Karnataka, many organisations in Bengaluru kickstarted unique initiatives to showcase the heritage and the elements that are local to the State.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Use of CNG gaining momentum: GAIL Gas

Bengaluru already has over 51,000 registered Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, and the use of CNG as an intercity fuel has been gaining momentum here, said GAIL Gas Ltd. on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Leopard was shot at in self-defense only after it attacked four people, says official

The death of the leopard on the prowl to a gunshot by the Forest Department personnel, while they were trying to capture it on Wednesday on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has evoked an emotional response among Bengalureans, especially on social media, with many questioning if there was a need to…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Shivamogga Airport: Flight cancelled due to technical snag

At Shivamogga Airport, a Bengaluru-bound flight with 50 passengers was cancelled due to a technical snag. Passengers were refunded or opted for tickets on future dates. The airport was inaugurated by PM Modi in Feb. and flight operations began in Aug. New routes to Hyderabad, Goa and Tirupathi will start…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today: State celebrates 50th anniversary of being named ‘Karnataka’, and more

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Kannada Rajyotsava: Shivamogga DC hoists national flag

DC hoisted flag to mark 68th Kannada Rajyotsava; Minister Bangarappa in Bengaluru; DC read speech on unification of states; Govt to hold programmes to mark 50th anniversary of renaming state; schoolchildren presented dances, songs.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Cricket fever in World Cup season gives a boost to hospitality industry in Bengaluru

With many cricket fans, from home and abroad, travelling to Bengaluru to watch the matches at the Chinnaswamy stadium, the occupancy at hotels and patronage at restaurants have gone up by 5%-10% when compared to the previous month. 

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023