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India became independent to give light to the whole world, says Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour at an event organised by Samartha Bharat at Vasavi Convention Hall in Bengaluru.

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Bengaluru North University: 800 third semester Business Statistics students secure 0 marks

Around 800 students have secured zero marks and 8,000 students have failed in the Business Statistics exam of the third semester of B.Com in Bengaluru North University.

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V.V. Puram’s renovated thindi beedi misses I-Day date for reopening

Bengaluru's iconic 'Thindi Beedi' in V.V. Puram has missed its reopening date on Independence Day due to ongoing construction. Stall owners have incurred losses and customers face overcrowding and noise. The renovation plans include tiles, cobblestones, seating, handwash facilities and dustbins. BBMP Chief Commissioner says the street will be reopened…

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ISRO achieved record high in last one year, says Chairperson S. Somanath

Speaking at the celebration of 77th Independence Day at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on August 15, S. Somanath said, “Launching satellites, building rockets and launching in numbers, and the numbers are really a record high this year. It is not only the record that we are trying to break, it…

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Bengaluru’s flower power: Early blossoming under Hyder and Tipu

Since the 18th century, Bengaluru became a haven for the elaborate baghs of Hyder and Tipu, influenced by the Persian and Indo-Persian Charbagh tradition

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The rich legacy of Bengaluru’s flower power

The famed Lalbagh flower show began in 1867 in which local florists, fruit growers, and cattlemen participated and the best among them won awards. It has come a long way since then, with two shows to mark Independence Day and Republic Day.

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Illegal hoardings: Zonal JCs, CEs to pay ₹50,000 for failure to implement HC order

Zonal Joint Commissioners and Chief Engineers will have to pay ₹50,000 to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike if they fail to remove illegal hoardings and flexes in city, which will then be deposited in the High Court (HC), said a BBMP order

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Bengaluru Metro to issue paper tickets from Lalbagh Station for Independence day flower show

BMRCL to issue return journey paper tickets from Lalbagh metro station on Aug 15. Tickets valid for day of purchase, cost ₹30. Tickets available at all metro stations 8am-6pm, Lalbagh station 8pm. Passengers must produce tickets for entry & submit at destination station.

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Bengaluru businessman loses ₹56 lakh to fraudulent export deal of cancer-curing agent

A person claiming to be in the U.K. contacted the businessman with a request to purchase and export Betulina VV Extract FX (Lenzites Betulina), a herbal extract used by pharmaceutical companies to manufacture drugs used in treatment of cancer, from a company based in India.

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Bengaluru police serve notice to BBMP chief engineer to cooperate with probe into fire accident

The Halasuru gate police have served a notice to BBMP Chief Engineer (Road Infrastructure) B.S. Prahlad on August 14 asking him to cooperate with the investigation into the fire accident that occurred at the civic body’s Quality Control Laboratory (QCL) on August 11.

The Hindu

Father of Matheen Taha, accused in Bengaluru terror module case, dies in Thirthahalli

Manzoor Ahmed, ex-serviceman, died in Thirthahalli on Aug 13, 2023. He served in Indian Army for 26 yrs & wanted son, Taha, accused in terror case, to surrender to police. He is survived by wife, two sons & daughter. He spoke to The Hindu in Nov 2022, urging son to…

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Former president of JNCASR M.R. Satyanarayana Rao passes away

Prof M.R. Satyanarayana Rao, Padma Shri Awardee & former President of JNCASR, passed away at 75 in Bengaluru.

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Out of the corners and at the centre

Bengaluru-based artist Girija Hariharan has collaborated with women of Kamathipura in Mumbai for the project Haan Hum that seeks to empower them to reclaim public spaces.

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Former Karnataka minister Ashwath Narayan speaks of ‘DKS tax’

BJP to seek Governor's action against DK Shivakumar over corruption charges. C.N. Ashwath Narayan says DK is Bengaluru destruction Minister, not Development Minister. He accuses Karnataka govt of being an ATM for Congress, citing Basavaraj Rayaraddi's statement that it is the most corrupt State. Will seek Lokayukta inquiry & awareness…

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As ISRO sends Space mission to the Moon, these people already own plots there

Hyderabad-based numerologist buys 5-acre plot on Moon; Bengaluru IT employee owns 2-acre plot; UN Treaty states Moon is common heritage of mankind.

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'Satyameva Jayate' festival: A tribute to Indian Independence

As Bengaluru gears up to celebrate the 76th Independence Day, a unique festival titled Satyameva Jayate is set to captivate audience with a blend of festivities and introspection

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Bengaluru witnesses drop in tomato prices, bringing relief to consumers

After a peak of over ₹180 per kilo of tomatoes, there has been a noticeable downward trend in Bengaluru over the last few days

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Manipur government employee lodges complaint in Bengaluru alleging takeover of her Imphal quarters to house refugees

Government employee from Kuki-Zo community flees Manipur strife, finds her quarters taken over by Meitei club. Valuables worth ₹8.18 Lakh also taken. Banaswadi Police register FIR against unknown individuals for trespass. Complainant fears she can't return to Manipur.

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Independence Day in Bengaluru: Stage is all set for Siddaramaiah’s first I-Day address in second stint

CM Siddaramaiah to address the State as Bengaluru preps for 77th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground. 1,500 children are set to perform in cultural events, while 8,000 seats have been earmarked for public, VVIPs, VIPs and special invitees.

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Bengaluru Metro conducts load testing on Open Web Girder with sandbags to simulate full passenger capacity

BMRCL begins load test of Open Web Girder (OWG) between Baiyappanahalli and Benniganahalli metro stations in Bengaluru to ensure structural stability of OWG

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Drones to help BBMP determine stray dog population

Drone technology was employed to count free-roaming dogs around Bengaluru’s lakes and other open spaces.

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CCB arrests cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli under Goonda Act

CCB arrests Puneeth Kerehalli, leader of Hindutva org, under Goonda Act. Alleged involvement in 10 criminal cases in 10 yrs, including extortion, assault, arms act, criminal intimidation & murder. Hails from Hassan & lived in Bengaluru. Detention order issued, no bail for 1 yr.

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Suburban rail: Officials directed to complete works related to all four corridors by 2026, says M.B. Patil

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) corridor-2 to be completed in 26 months. Officials instructed to complete all four corridors by 2026. Minister M.B. Patil inspected progress of works, flagged off concrete work at Yeshwanthpur. 157 acres of railway land leased, 5.11 acres of private land acquired. Tenders for 12 stations…

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