BENGALURU LIVE - January 6, 2019

updated: Jan 06 2019, 11:35 ist

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11:34
Visitors enjoy Chitra Santhe at Chitra Kala Parishad
Chitra santhe (@ Chitra Kala Parishad in Bengaluru, Karnataka w/ @vijayashankara) https://t.co/brrXWG2Sd7 pic.twitter.com/HCjoLCgxzO
— vrundashankara (@vrundavs) January 6, 2019
11:08
Smugglers received 100 kg of sandalwood a day: Police
The police, who raided Kattigenahalli village in Hoskote and busted a sandalwood smuggling ring after arresting two notorious smugglers, found a notebook where the duo maintained a list and mobile numbers of men from whom they received sandalwood in kilograms.

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Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/city/smugglers-received-100-kg-711594.html
10:38
Happy Birthday AR Rahman
10:32
What's in store, Bollywood?
With no theme ‘unsafe’, none ‘safe’ either, and entertainment paramount, films will be content-oriented, even with perfect masala in the completely commercial confections.

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10:11
Elevated corridor violates law, say activists
The proposed elevated corridor is in violation of several provisions of the law, according to various civic and environmental groups in the city. A delegation of representatives from various groups met the Member Secretary of SEIAA (State Environmental Impact Assessment Agency) at the MS Building on Saturday.

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09:42
A two-star illusion about clean Bengaluru
The #BBMP has declared #Bengaluru a ‘two-star garbage-free city’ ahead of the #SwachhSarvekshan2019, although doubts persist whether it meets the one-star rating at all, writes @madhuri195 @swachhbharat https://t.co/mtyUNXcAJH
— Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald) January 6, 2019
09:29
Bengaluru Bulls win maiden PKL title
Raider Pawan Sehrawat starred for Bengaluru Bulls as they defeated Gujarat Fortunegiants 38-33 in a pulsating final to lift their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title on Saturday.

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09:03
DH Point Blank: Pedestrian-friendly, but no stopping invasion by riders
#DH_PointBlank | #TenderSURE roads might have improved footpaths, but motorcyclists, long used to footpath riding to bypass the congested motorway, get on to the #pedestrian zones often catching walkers offguard. #Bengaluru https://t.co/vdAeLNvXxF
— Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald) January 6, 2019
08:35
Chitra Santhe, annual art festival, kicks off today
The 16th edition of Chitra Santhe will feature over 2,500 artists from across the country who will sell and display their artworks.

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Here are the traffic diversions and parking facilities you can use to visit Chitra Santhe

Traffic diversion for Chitra Santhe
08:24
Free angioplasty camp
08:22
#DH_Cartoon by Sajith Kumar
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08:21
Weather at 8 am: 15 degree Celsius, Fog
08:19
Good morning Bengaluru!