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Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Passengers seen at Challaghatta metro station in Bengaluru on October 9, 2023. The long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro Purple Line corridor quietly commenced operations on October 9 at 5 a.m., seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain Without any formal inauguration and celebration, the long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro corridor […]

From Plates to Pals: The Koramangala Lunch Group’s 7-year weekly ritual

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

At precisely 1 o’clock on any given Wednesday, Nimish Gupta, 49, a techie, can be found at a restaurant, joined by his longstanding lunch companions — the Koramangala Lunch Group. While their name suggests Koramangala as their meeting place, the group has shifted to an Andhra restaurant in HSR Layout due to some members’ relocation. […]

Sustainable shopping in Bengaluru: The surging popularity of secondhand goods

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Abinaya Kalyanasundaram, a freelance journalist, recently moved to Bengaluru. She had a limited budget to set up her 2BHK apartment. Fridge, furniture, bed, kitchen appliances… there were quite a few things she needed to buy. And getting everything brand new, she realised, would burn a hole in her wallet. So, as per her friend’s advice, […]

Congress government will restore reservation for Muslims: Tanveer Sait

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Ravi Varma Commission had recommended increasing the reservation for the Muslims from the present 4% to 6% because of the backwardness in the community. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Condemning the BJP government’s decision to scrap 2B category of reservation for Muslims, former minister Tanveer Sait said the Congress will return to power in […]

PM Modi inaugurates much awaited KR Puram-Whitefield metro line

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a metro ride in Bengaluru following the inauguration of the | Photo Credit: PMO India/Twitter Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Krishnarajapura to Whitefield Namma Metro line which could benefit lakhs of IT professionals working in the tech corridor of Bengaluru. The 13.71 km long stretch is part […]

Veteran filmmaker S. K. Bhagavan, who directed many Rajkumar starrers, passes away

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Veteran film director and producer of Kannada cinema S.K. Bhagavan passed away due to age-related ailments on Monday (February 20) morning in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Veteran filmmaker S. K. Bhagavan, 89, one of the last few links of the Rajkumar-era Kannada cinema, passed away due to age-related ailments on Monday (February 20) […]

Museum of Art and Photography opens physical museum in Bengaluru

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Visitors at the newly opened Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), city’s first major private museum balancing heritage, traditional art and technology, on Kasturba road in Bengaluru on February 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), the first major private museum in Bengaluru, opened its doors at […]

Karnataka Budget 2023-24: Projects worth ₹9,698 crores announced for comprehensive development of Bengaluru

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly and Bengaluru civic body polls, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government in Karnataka has announced ₹9,698 crore-worth projects in the State Budget 2023-23 for comprehensive development of Bengaluru city. On Friday, in his Budget speech, Mr Bommai said that under the Amrutha Nagarothana Scheme, works worth ₹6,000 crore are being […]

Modi in Bengaluru live updates | Prime Minister Modi flags off South India’s first Vande Bharat Express

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru for a series of inaugurations; he will also address a public rally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bengaluru for a series of inaugurations; he will also address a public rally. Bengaluru is geared up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit today, where he will participate in a […]

Top Karnataka news developments today

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

1. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, will inaugurate the ISRO system for Safe & Sustainable Operation and Management (IS4OM). He will also address a press conference. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO – Secretary, Department of Space, will also be present at the event being held at ISRO SSA Control […]

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