Category: Bengaluru
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SolveCon 2025 brings together youth voice, action, and impact
The sixth edition of SolveCon saw youngsters participating in multiple activities from hands-on games to deep reflection and problem-solving
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Heat island push to city’s scorching summer temperature
Research shows that the temperature within the Urban Heat Island areas could be 3 to 5 degrees higher than the surroundings, dramatically worsening citizens’ lives
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In the age of age-tech: How Bengaluru’s elderly are getting empowered
With social structures changing and families shrinking, many senior citizens are nagged by questions on how to productively use the silver years without feeling isolated or burdening others. Shilpa Elizabeth looks at age-tech, a new and emerging sector that harnesses technology to seek some answers
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BMTC achieves record 39.8% ticket revenue through UPI
On February 8, BMTC achieved a significant milestone as the digital payment (UPI) for tickets crossed ₹1 crore in a single day.
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Karnataka HC refuses to interfere with Bengaluru metro fare hike; says issue belong to domain of experts and not courts
The petitioners had contended that fare structure is irrational, as it does not adhere to the station-to-station model, and violates Section 33 of Metro Rail (Operation and Maintenance), Act, 2002.
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Coffee Board launches GI-tagged, single-serve drip bags
We are planning to sell coffee online to popularise and promote GI-tagged coffee and make them accessible to consumers across the country, says Coffee Board Secretary and CEO K.G. Jagadeesha
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GBA provision to appoint ward committee members draws citizens’ ire
Experts say Greater Bengaluru Authority’s power should not extend to ward committees as this could restrict the participation of eligible citizens
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A transport hub in Bengaluru that lacks integration, basic facilities and suffers from safety concerns
As the Karnataka Budget for 2025-26 has announced plans for the redevelopment of the Kempegowda Bus Station at Majestic, The Hindu, in a six part series, will explore the various facets of the pete area. This is the second story in the series
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Book fair will be conducted every year in Vidhana Soudha: CM
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Bengaluru’s old markets: Grand redevelopment and harsh business realities
Once envisioned to become commercial hubs, Bengaluru’s redeveloped markets are now struggling with dwindling footfall, crumbling infrastructure, and vendor discontent. Shreyas H.S. visits Jayanagar BDA Complex, K.R. Market, Johnson Market and Gandhi Bazaar and talks to traders who lament poor business, civic neglect, and lack of accessibility