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Bengaluru: Strike hits morning commute; while some schools opt for online classes, others declare holiday

The private transporters’ strike hit commuters in the morning as autorickshaws, cabs, and vehicles ferrying children to schools went off the roads as part of the strike. Though the strike was called off later in the afternoon, cab and autorickshaw services resumed only partially, continuing to posing hurdles to commuters.

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Decision on declaring drought-hit taluks will be taken in next Cabinet meeting: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says decision on declaring drought-hit taluks to be taken at next Cabinet meeting; 192 taluks may qualify. Govt committed to protecting farmers' rights and ensuring drinking water for Mysuru, Bengaluru. Will argue against release of water to TN on Sept 12 & 21. BJP accused of not raising…

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Private transporters’ strike: Protestors attack non-participant cab drivers, bike taxi riders

Protestors in Bengaluru vented their anger on a bike taxi driver, thrashing him and pelting stones at cabs. Police were deployed to pacify the protestors and take action against violators. No formal complaint has been filed yet.

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San Francisco-bound Air India flight diverted to Alaska due to technical issue; later lands at SFO

Air India flight AI 175 from Bengaluru to San Francisco diverted to Anchorage, Alaska due to technical issue. After 4-hr delay, flight with 280+ onboard landed at SFO. No official statement from Air India.

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Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told protestors, “As we have conveyed to the federation earlier, we will definitely constitute a welfare board for drivers. I have also spoken to BBMP Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath about establishing an Indira Canteen at the airport for the benefit of taxi drivers. We…

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Seven women killed in road accident near Natrampalli in Tirupattur on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

Seven women killed in accident on NH 44 near Natrampalli in Tirupattur. Ten injured, incl. five women. Victims from Pernambut, Vellore.

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Traffic movement in and around Majestic diverted owing to Bengaluru bandh

The city traffic police have diverted traffic movement in and around Majestic owing to the Bengaluru bandh called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association

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Customs officials catch two passengers smuggling 2.8 kg of gold paste

The Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, on Saturday caught two passengers and recovered 2.8 kilos of gold in the form of paste, which they had concealed under their belts

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Bengaluru bandh: Cabs, private buses to be off road today; BMTC to run 500 extra schedules

Bengaluru commuters to face disruption on Monday due to transport strike. Private buses, cabs, auto-rickshaws to stay off roads. BMTC to run 500 extra trips to ensure public convenience. Private schools declare holiday/online classes. Protest march to Freedom Park by 10 lakh vehicles. Transport Minister blames political motive behind strike.

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Minister to lead Panchamasali Agitation Committee delegation to CM

Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Min. for Woman & Child Welfare, will lead Panchamasali Agitation Committee to CM Siddharamaiah in Bengaluru. She says she supports the agitation & will convey community's concerns. Kittur Rani Channamma was from same community. Iranna Kadadi & others present.

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One of Bengaluru’s oldest Ganesha Utsava’s journey across multiple locations in six decades

For those who have lived in Bengaluru for a long time, especially in the southern parts of the city, the Ganesha Utsava, organised by the Sri Vidyaranya Yuvaka Sangha, is almost synonymous with Ganesha Chaturthi itself

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Railway staff hand over luggage that passenger left behind on Vande Bharat Express

SWR returns ₹4 lakh worth of luggage to passenger. GM Sanjeev Kishore appreciates staff for good deed. SWR to augment coaches for Ganesh Chaturthi. Trains to be rescheduled/regulated due to maintenance work. Train services between Mysuru-Varanasi & Hubballi-Banaras to be cancelled/diverted.

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Private transporters’ strike in Bengaluru on September 11 likely to affect commuters

Bengaluru private transport unions call for bandh on Mon. 10 lakh vehicles incl. buses, autorickshaws, cabs, school buses likely to go off roads. 32 unions have 28 demands, incl. free bus rides for women, ban on bike taxis & private buses. Schools, airport, offices likely to be affected. Govt. has…

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Intervention through USHAS project helps over 2,800 persons in five govt hospitals in Bengaluru to reduce suicide intent and future attempts

B'luru Health Dept. saved 2,800 persons from suicide attempts in 5 hospitals. Project USHAS provides assessment & intervention to reduce suicide intent. Counsellors deputed to hospitals, Tele Manas helpline 14416 round the clock. SAHAI helpline 25497777 10am-6pm Mon-Sat. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Aqua, seafood festival to be held in Hyderabad, Bengaluru to promote Fish Andhra initiative

Fish Andhra initiative of the A.P. govt. to be promoted through aqua and seafood festivals in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. 200 Fish Andhra outlets established to increase per-capita fish consumption from 8 to 12 kg. Aqua farmers and fisheries students interacted with public representatives at fourth aqua and seafood festival in…

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‘Kasa kiosks’ to come up in Bengaluru across 76 locations

BBMP plans to set up 76 Kasa kiosks to reduce black spots. Activists argue it goes against HC order to remove bins. Private agency to execute project at ₹3.5 crore. Activists doubt maintenance, segregation, and success of kiosks. Saahas NGO CEO believes kiosks will be successful if regular contractors pick…

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SSF Samvidhan Yatra enters Kerala, to conclude in Bengaluru today

SSF's Samvidhan Yatra, a nation-wide rally, entered Kerala on Saturday, raising the slogan "We the People of India". Led by scholars, the rally was warmly welcomed at the State border. It has passed through 20 States and dozens of backward villages, starting from Srinagar and concluding in Bengaluru. Grand Mufti,…

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Azim Premji, son Rishad meet CM, Dy.CM

Azim & Rishad Premji make courtesy call on Karnataka CM & Dy CM; request CSR funds for education sector & other programmes; discuss Brand Bengaluru initiative.

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Youth held with MDMA

Excise officials arrest 23-yr-old Vishnu with 27.5g of MDMA at Thampanoor bus station. He was apprehended by a team led by Thiruvananthapuram Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad CI B.L. Shibu. Vishnu, a habitual offender, bought the contraband from Bengaluru and is suspected of smuggling narcotic substances to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Third Eye Command and Control Centre inaugurated in Gadag

Home Minister G. Parameshwara inaugurated the Third Eye Command and Control Centre in Gadag, the first district outside Bengaluru to have such a facility. The Centre will help in crime prevention and traffic management. District in-charge Minister H.K. Patil was thanked for initiating the move. The Home Minister also inaugurated…

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Belagavi district gets new Superintendent of Police

Belagavi IPS officer Bheemashankar Guled took charge as new SP. He is MBBS grad & 2012 batch officer. He has served as DCP in Bengaluru & SP in Davangere. He promised to continue public helpline prog. Dr. Sanjeev Patil is now DCP, Whitefield, Bengaluru & Rohan Jagadeesh, 2019 batch IPS…

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Watch | A tour of Karnataka’s first elephant care home

A video on the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre for elephants in Malur, near Bengaluru

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From the French Colony to Bengaluru, an adaption of Molière’s The School for Wives

The play is a ‘disloyal adaptation’ of Molière’s popular play, where the performers explore the story of Agnès when she was just a four-year-old child and was bought by Arnolphe from her guardian. She was raised to be the perfect wife for Arnolphe, albeit an ignorant person. She was kept…

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Bengaluru-based filmmaker Vinod Rajendra is behind South Western Railway’s latest safety awareness campaign

After documentaries on dance, art, and heritage, Bengaluru-based filmmaker Vinod Rajendra changes tracks with a project for South Western Railway. Titled The First Journey, the recently-released safety awareness campaign began in January and is supported by the ICICI Foundation. 13 2D animated ads, three live-action short fiction films, and six…

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