BENGALURU LIVE - January 7, 2019

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Two-day strike likely to hit life

A nationwide strike called by various trade bodies on Tuesday and Wednesday is likely to throw life out of gear across the state.

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Bumper tamarind harvest on campus turns sour for BU

Planning to top up its fast-emptying coffers, the Bangalore University (BU) has set its eyes on hundreds of tamarind trees that are abundant on its premises at Jnanabharathi.

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Metro work cripples traffic around Jayadeva junction

Construction work under Phase II of Namma Metro on Bannerghatta Road has turned commuting into a nightmare.

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Chitra Santhe: Dark spell on Kumara Krupa Road in 2020?

Witnessing overwhelming participation from the artists and art lovers, the 16th edition of the Chitra Santhe — Bengaluru’s popular art festival on Sunday ended on a grand note.

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Doddabidarakallu lake be revived at a cost of Rs 10 cr

After the Deccan Herald reporton November 8, 2018 -- ‘Encroachment, dumping of waste threaten sprawling lake’ -- the BBMP(Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) has now decided torevive the fast depleting Doddabidarakallu lake at a cost of Rs 10 crore.

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Fog disrupts 53 flights at KIA

Fifty-three flights were disrupted as thick fog continued to play spoilsport at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday.

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Fuel prices today

Petrol prices sit at Rs. 70.74 per litre, diesel prices sit at Rs.64.28 per litre.

Traffic at 9:45

Heavy traffic in Bengaluru Central, East and South zones. Multiple roads closed, with expected reopening by mid-Jan to mid-March.

Final advt bylaw sent for govt approval

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has sent the final draft of the ‘Outdoor Signage and Public Messaging Bylaws 2018’ to the state government for the approval after consulting 1,200 people.

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Cultural programme by I&B Ministry's Regional Outreach Bureau artists at the on going photo exhibition on 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Shivmoga

Movies to look out for in 2019

With the book of 2018 closed and 2019 begun, we bring to you a list of films you can look forward to in the first half of the year.

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Exams rescheduled due to Bharat Bandh

Medium of education will be English:G Parameshwara

Deputy chief minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that the coalition government has taken a policy decision that the medium of instruction in government schools from the coming academic year will be English. Read more

Many restaurant owners have also announced that they do not support the bandh.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association on Monday announced that they do not support the nationwide bandh on January 8 and 9. Read more

Fog disrupts 43 flights; over 200 delays in last week

A thick blanket of fog enveloped the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here early Monday morning, disrupting 43 flights. Over 200 flights have either been delayed or diverted in the past week, trapping thousands of passengers in a twister of commute woes. Read more