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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.

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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.

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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.

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Government reserved 75% of defence capital acquisition budget for purchases from local companies: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said four positive indigenisation lists for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) were also promulgated, under which 4,666 items were identified, that will be manufactured within the country.

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As airport footfall increases, calls for Bengaluru airport–Majestic suburban rail grow louder

In June 2021, K-RIDE decided to deprioritise the project as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) had already initiated the tender process for its airport line. Consequently, K-RIDE opted to focus on developing other unconnected routes instead, according to sources in K-RIDE.

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Kyle Jamieson joins New Zealand's World Cup squad as cover amidst injury concerns

NEW DELHI: In response to ongoing injury concerns within the New Zealand cricket team, the Black Caps have called upon Kyle Jamieson to bolster their World Cup squad as a precautionary measure. Jamieson, who was previously with the squad in India as cover for Tim Southee, is set to join…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on November 2, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on November 2, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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

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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.

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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.

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Elusive Bengaluru leopard, which was on the prowl for past five days, shot dead during capture

After three days of intense search operations, Karnataka Forest Department officials on November 1, managed to successfully cage the elusive leopard from Bommanahalli Industrial area in Bengaluru.

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Kannada Rajyotsava 2023 | CM Siddaramaiah reiterates that Kannada be made administrative language across State, to write to PM Modi

Reiterating that Kannada should be the administrative language to take the administration and government programmes to the majority of Kannada people across the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on November 1, said that he would write to the Centre expressing opposition to conduct of examinations in English and Hindi.

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Odisha fight back to beat 10-man Bengaluru

KOLKATA: With their back against the wall, Odisha FC fought back to beat 10-man Bengaluru FC 3-2 in their fifth match of Indian Super League at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

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Suresh Kumar urges DKS to prepare a blueprint for Bengaluru’s water supply till next monsoon

Expressing concern that the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee’s (CWRC) order to release water at the rate of 2,600 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu at a time when storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs is poor due to drought situation may affect drinking water supply to Bengaluru, former minister and BJP…

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BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to replace most of the Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon. The corporation aims to roll out 320 low-floor AC electric buses, each measuring 12 metres at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model.

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Shehnai player gets Rajyotsava award

Balesh Bhajantri, who has played the Shehnai for a few A.R. Rehman’s films, is among the Kannada Rajyotsava award winners. The Chennai-based hindustani classical instrumental musician hails from Kittur. He was trained in Dharwad and began performing in Bengaluru and Mumbai, before shifting to Chennai.

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Dasara: 11.07 lakh travelled to Mysuru in KSRTC buses; 30-40 percent increase in passenger load than last year

Mysuru's Dasara celebrations saw a 30-40% increase in passenger load due to 'Shakti', a free ride scheme for women. 11.07 lakh passengers, including 6.40 lakh women, travelled to Mysuru. 350 trips were operated daily between Mysuru and Bengaluru. KSRTC Divisional Controller said the division earned ₹5.47 crore, the highest ever…

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Bengaluru winter meeting from Nov. 3

Bengaluru Turf Club's winter meeting starts Nov 3, ends Mar 16, '24. Races mainly on Fri/Sat, ₹13.26 cr prize money. Min 4 acceptors for 1,800m+ races, top weight capped at 65kg. Max 12 acceptors for ordinary races, 14 for Classic days. Board of Appeal: A.C. Satish Chandra (chairman) & 5…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: A long-term waste management solution for Bengaluru, and more

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Drawing flak over moving Bengaluru’s waste to neighbouring districts, D.K. Shivakumar asks BBMP to find long term solution

After the Karnataka government’s plan to find 100-acre land parcels in Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban and Ramanagara districts drew criticism, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to come up with long-term solutions for handling waste in the city.

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