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EV Manufacturers Should Focus On Making Affordable EVs: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that the EV manufacturers should focus on making affordable EVs which would benefit the common people. The statement came as he inaugurated the EV Campaign 2022 and 152 EV charging stations, on July 1. He said that only when EVs become affordable, it will start being used widely. He further stated that the government has decided to induct more EV buses into BMTC.
Tags: Karnataka, Bangalore, Basavaraj Bommai, EV, EV Bus
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Pourakarmikas Go On Strike At Bangalore's Freedom Park, Demand Dignified Working Conditions
The pourakarmikas (municipal workers) gathered at Bangalore's Freedom park and launched an indefinite strike, on July 1. They staged their agitation to demand for the regularisation of their work. They also demanded dignified working conditions, provision of safety equipment, post-retirement benefits and permanency of jobs. Meanwhile, AAP leaders joined the strike alongside pourakarmikas, at Freedom park. The protestors also claimed that the… read-more
Tags: Bangalore, Karnataka, Pourakarmikas, Freedom Park, AAP
Courtesy: ANI
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Bangalore To Become City With Amenities Of International Standards: CM Basavaraj Bommai
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that Bangalore will be developed into a city with amenities of international standards, and his government is working towards making that a reality. He stated that Nagarothana projects worth Rs 6,000 crore has been initiated, and Rs 1,600 crore has been provided for the development of stormwater drains. He further assured that measures are being taken to decongest Bangalore traffic.
Tags: Bangalore, Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, Stormwater Drains, Nagarothana Projects
Courtesy: ANI
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Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport Achieves 250 Million Passenger Mark: Karnataka
The Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore has surpassed the 250 million passenger mark during the last week of June, achieving a significant milestone. Also, since its opening in 2008, the airport achieved two million air transport movement (ATM). After two slow years of growth caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the airport has historically grown very fast since then. Reportedly, inclusion of more routes has contributed majorly to its… read-more
Tags: Bangalore, Kempegowda, Bangalore Airport, Karnataka, AIR TRAFFIC
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Kuldeep Yadav Begins Rehab For Hand Injury At National Cricket Academy
Kuldeep Yadav has begun rehabilitation at National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru following an injury to his right hand sustained during a practice session. Yadav turned to social media to post a photo of himself in NCA with the caption "Back at NCA Rehab time." Due to the injury, the 27-year-old spinner lost out on a possible spot in India's team… read-more
Tags: Kuldeep yadav, rehabilitation center, Bangalore, Indian Cricketer, national cricket academy
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Kempegowda Statue To Be Erected In Vidhana Soudha Within 1 Year, Says CM Basavaraj Bommai: Karnataka
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai stated that a statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be erected in the premises of Vidhana Soudha, within one year. Reportedly, the statue will be erected at the banquet hall of Vidhana Soudha, marking Kempegowda's 513th birth anniversary. Furthermore, a 108 feet bronze statue of Kempegowda is under works at Bengaluru International Airport.
Tags: Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka, Bangalore, Kempegowda, Vidhana Soudha
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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108 Ft Bronze Statue Of Kempegowda To Be Unveiled Soon At Bangalore Airport: CM Bommai
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that a bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. Reportedly, the statue will be 108 ft tall, and weigh 220 tons. He further stated that the statue is in its final stages of completion. The statue is constructed in a 23 acre heritage park and comes with a sword that weight 4,000 kg.
Tags: Bangalore, Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, Kempegowda, Bangalore Airport
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport Awarded 'Best Regional Airport In India & South Asia' Title
The Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore has bagged the title of 'Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia', in the 2022 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The award has been given after a global survey of air passengers voting for Bangalore airport (BLR), crediting it for having the "best customer service". BLR took to Twitter to thank the passengers who voted.
Tags: Bangalore, Kempegowda International Airport, BLR, Karnataka, Best Airport
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Karnataka CET 2022: 9,600 Invigilators Deployed For 2,16,525 Candidates
Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) 2022 is scheduled to be held from June 16 to June 18. Karnataka CET is a gateway that facilitates candidates to seek admissions for various professional courses in the state. About 2,16,525 candidates have registered for the exam which will be conducted in 486 centres across the state. About 9,600 invigilators and 20,483 officials have been deployed to carry out the examination duties.
Tags: Karnataka, CET, Bangalore, Exam, Education
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Former Karnataka CM Siddaramiah Sparks Controversy Over 'BJP Hound Dogs' Remark
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramiah has sparked controversy over his latest statement against BJP leaders, comparing them to "Mudhol (hound) dogs". Speaking at an event in Mysore on June 8, the Congress leader said, "When I talk individually, 25 people in BJP start barking at me like Mudhol (hound) dogs". He then said that when they "bark", "only I have to speak, no one else from our party speaks".
Tags: Siddaramiah, Karnataka, Bangalore, Congress, BJP
Courtesy: ANI
