Indian cricketer KL Rahul and PETA donate a mechanical elephant to Guruvayur Temple | Bengaluru News

Indian cricketer KL Rahul and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant, Padmanabhapuram Padmanabhan, to Sree Padmanabhapuram Mahavishnu Kheeram temple near Guruvayur. Unveiled on Sree Krishna Jayanti, the mechanical elephant will now be used for temple rituals, allowing real elephants to stay free in the wild. “Mechanical elephants show that devotion, innovation, and compassion…

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Rasam or coloured water? Indira Canteens face heat in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Indira Canteens, launched to provide affordable meals to the city’s working class, have come under the scanner after widespread complaints about the poor quality of food. Acting on these concerns, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has ordered a thorough inspection of all canteens across the west zone.The move came after Bengaluru West corporation commissioner…

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Pay ₹2,000: Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company Limited gets tough on public garbage offenders | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Throwing garbage on Bengaluru’s roads, drains, or vacant lots will now cost you Rs 2,000—every time. The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company Limited (BSWML) has tightened its enforcement, introducing a flat penalty for anyone caught dumping waste in public spaces, regardless of whether it’s a first-time or repeat offence.Until now, fines were imposed in…

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Bengaluru gets its first taste of pomegranate farm tourism | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Bengalureans can now experience the joy of plucking fresh pomegranates straight from the orchard. Facilitating the direct sale of the fruit to consumers without the intervention of middlemen, pomegranate cultivators have launched a first-of-its-kind Pomegranate Farm Tourism at NCR Farm in Nagadasanahalli, near Yelahanka. The novel initiative, kickstarted Saturday, beckons citizens with the slogan…

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Detailed project report for Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail by March 2026 | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The much-anticipated Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail corridor could be on track with the detailed project report (DPR) scheduled for submission in March 2026. South Central Railways (SCR), which is supervising the project, has commenced the final location survey and the alignment process for the 626km elevated corridor, which is being conducted by RITES Ltd.Upon completion,…

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