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Farmers make vain bid to block Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

Representatives of farmers’ organisations opposing the release of Cauvery water from KRS reservoir to Tamil Nadu attempted to block the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway at Induvala in Mandya on Tuesday.

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HC notice on plea complaining about non-shifting of Information Commission’s Bench to Kalaburagi

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which has complained about the failure of the government to shift the office of the State Information Commission’s Kalaburagi Bench to Kalaburagi from Bengaluru for the past four-and-a-half years.

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Grasslands are not wastelands: restoration project in Maharashtra shows the way

Pune-based The Grasslands Trust (TGT) and Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) are in the process of developing a pilot site to exhibit a working model for grasslands restoration.

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Exide Energy to double lithium cell production in Karnataka

At present, Exide Energy is setting up a plant of 6,000 gigawatts (GW) production capacity plant near Bengaluru, which is expected to begin operations in 2024. The company is now seeking additional land.

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Maldivian national arrested for harassing airhostesses

Kempegowda International Airport police arrested a 51-year-old Maldivian national for harassing two air hostesses on a flight scheduled between Male to Bengaluru on August 18.

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KSRTC unveils prototypes for ‘point to point’ and ‘express’ bus services

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has unveiled prototypes for two innovative services: ‘point to point’ and ‘express’. These buses are set to operate between district headquarters and Bengaluru.

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Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra says NICE Road is infructuous, suggests Karnataka government take over project

A voluminous 392-page report prepared and submitted to the State Government in December 2106 by a legislature panel headed by T.B. Jayachandra had indicted NICE for violation of the Framework Agreement (FWA), excess land acquisition, levying toll without laying a concrete road, and illegal mining, among other issues.

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Government-run Victoria hospital in Bengaluru now has a clinic for acute and chronic pain

Doctors said any pain that lasts for more than three months and is interfering with the person’s day-to-day activities, diet and sleep pattern is chronic. Early intervention for pain management will provide relief and improve the quality of life of the patient, they said.

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'Welcome, buddy!': Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module establishes contact with Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter

ISRO: Establishes two-way communication between Chandrayaan-2 orbiter and Chandrayaan-3's Lunar Module. MOX at Bengaluru's ISTRAC has more routes to reach LM.

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Bengaluru-based artistes, with WASI, recall stories from the wild

Celebrating its golden jubilee, the Wildlife Association of India (WASI), a not-for-profit society that is engaged in conservation across the Cauvery basin, along with two Bengaluru-based artistes, have come up with a podcast series Riverside Tales, sharing the unheard stories of the wild.

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Joy and injustice on the streets of Bengaluru

Growing up in Shivajinagar, we never had a quiet moment near our house. The streets were always full of people and vehicles. One of our pastimes, therefore, was to cycle on Commercial Street on Sunday mornings. In the early 90s, most stores on Commercial Street stayed shut on Sundays. So…

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Ex-CEO allegedly threatens to leak Bengaluru-based real estate company’s data over salary dues

The ex-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a real estate company has been booked by the cyber crime police after he allegedly threatened to leak company data reportedly over salary dues

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Chandrayaan-3 | How NASA, ESA will support ISRO during the Moon landing on August 23

NASA and the European Space Agency have been supporting ISRO to monitor the Chandrayaan-3’s health since its launch on July 14, 2023

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Avinash Sable crashes out of 3000m steeplechase in World Athletics Championships

BENGALURU: One of India's main hopes Avinash Sable faded away in the last 200 metres to crash out of the men's 3000m steeplechase after finishing seventh in Heat 1 on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

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After a lull, rain makes a comeback in Karnataka

Bengalureans out for the weekend were surprised by the sudden showers in the city on Saturday evening. Although there were scattered spells of rain on Friday, heavy rain lashed most parts of the city for around an hour on Saturday. The showers offered a much-needed respite as the mercury levels…

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Karnataka: Indira Canteens to serve local variety of food

The Karnataka government has decided to increase the price of meals in Indira Canteens from the present ₹10 to ₹25 in all urban local bodies (ULBs), except Bengaluru.

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Animal rights activists holds demonstration on exploitation of animals

Animal rights activists from Mysuru and Bengaluru held an event, “Freedom for All”, to raise awareness of animal suffering. Demonstrations, video footage and conversations about veganism were used to show the public the plight of animals. The event was organised by the Vegan India Movement, aiming to promote veganism and…

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Karnataka government sacrificing people’s interest on Cauvery issue: Shobha Karandlaje

Farmers in Mandya, Mysuru, and residents of Bengaluru will face water shortage if the State government releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for political reasons, said Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje.

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Fire breaks out in two coaches of stationed Udyan Express in Bengaluru, no casualties

BENGALURU: A fire broke out in the two air-conditioned coaches of the stationary Udyan Express at the Bengaluru City Railway Station on Saturday morning.

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PM Modi seeks a secure digital economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking virtually at the meeting of the G20 Ministers of Digital Economy taking place in Bengaluru on August 19, presented India’s diversity as a resource that supports testing and solution of new digital products from all over the world. He said it was necessary to build…

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Bengaluru is the United States’ most important trading partner in India, says U.S Consul General

Consul General Hodges said that the U.S.-India partnership is flourishing, creating jobs and spurring innovation. He met with Karnataka govt reps, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to strengthen ties.

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BJP holds meeting of Bengaluru city MLAs to keep its flock together

Close on the heels of the speculation on several BJP MLAs from Bengaluru getting ready to switch loyalties to the ruling Congress started gaining momentum, the BJP took to preventive measures by holding a meeting of its city MLAs under the leadership of party veteran and former Chief Minister B.S.…

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Video-based intervention on diaphragmatic breathing was effective in lowering stress among young adults during COVID-19 pandemic: NIMHANS study

NIMHANS study shows diaphragmatic breathing intervention effective in reducing stress, negative emotions in young adults during COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Rajeev Jayaram Paleri and K.S. Meena, the study found that a one-time video-based relaxation technique was effective in lowering stress and negative emotions in 30 young adults from a Bengaluru…

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