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Jan 16, 2025 | 
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NewsCity Newsbengaluru NewsFrom garbage collection to crafting India’s first low-cost, waterless urinal, this Bengaluru outfit is making wavesTrendingKuldeep Dantewadia, founder of Reap Benefit, leads an initiative empowering youth in Bengaluru to tackle local issues like waste, water, and sanitation. Engaging young people through practical solutions and innovative models, the organization has impacted over a million students and aims to create a million climate and civic change agents by 2030.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
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Fans of Tamil actor Ajith Kumar in Bengaluru celebrated his racing team's third-place finish and 'Spirit of the Race' award at the 24H Dubai 2025 endurance race. Enthusiasts expressed pride in their idol's triumph, highlighting his journey from a motor enthusiast to a successful racer. They also plan community events to honor his achievements.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
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NewsCity Newsbengaluru NewsWith over 40 million flyers in 2024, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) enters 'larger airport' clubTrendingKempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru saw a footfall of 40.7 million passengers in 2024, a 9.5% increase from 2023. KIA added 11 new domestic and four international routes. Cargo operations also grew with 4,96,227 metric tonnes handled. The airport is strengthening its position as a major hub for both passenger travel and cargo logistics.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nithya Mandyam
Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the BBMP headquarters and several offices in Bengaluru, focusing on irregularities in a Rs 968-crore borewell project from 2016 to 2018. The investigation is linked to Rs 40 crore seized from a contractor's home, examining potential bribes or kickbacks from civic contracts.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha |Nithya Mandyam
India reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. Union health minister J P Nadda assured that it won't lead to a Covid-like outbreak. HMPV is known since 2001, often self-limiting, and mostly affects children. Surveillance and health systems are actively monitoring the situation.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nithya Mandyam
Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is not a new virus, emphasizing its long-standing existence and common symptoms. He assured that the government is monitoring the recent outbreak in China and stressed the importance of PCR testing to confirm cases.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nithya Mandyam
BENGALURU: An eight-month-old baby from Bengaluru has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus, official sources said. A private medical facility in the city confirmed the detection of this case. The laboratory confirmation from government facilities is still pending, as per the sources. Earlier, on January 4, the Karnataka health department had stated that the state had not recorded any instances of HMPV.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal |Nithya Mandyam
Karnataka saw zero participation from its 3,148 registered NRI voters in the May 2024 Lok Sabha elections. High travel costs, bureaucratic hurdles, and lack of online voting options deterred NRI voters. In contrast, Kerala led with the highest NRI turnout. Karnataka ranks seventh in NRI voter registration but performed poorly in voter participation.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nithya Mandyam
Bengaluru: Households across Bengaluru are reeling under the pressure of skyrocketing vegetable prices, forcing many to alter meal plans to manage grocery expenses. Drumstick prices have hit an all-time high of Rs 500 a kg, while onions are selling at Rs 70-80 a kg, primarily due to Cyclone Fengal's devastating impact on crops. The unseasonal rain wreaked havoc across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karnataka, causing severe crop damage.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
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NewsCity Newsbengaluru NewsAs dust permeates air, Bengaluru riders find shield in windcheatersTrendingBengaluru: Two-wheeler riders in the city are turning to an unlikely style hack this season: Windcheaters — not for the cold breeze, but as a shield against the relentless dust in the air in several parts of Bengaluru. With dust levels high enough to turn white shirts dingy grey, allergy specialists are recommending that commuters cover up to stave off dust-induced sneezing fits.
