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Ahmedabad plane crash: What is a ‘Mayday’ call and why it’s the last cry for help in mid-air emergencies
A routine transcontinental flight turned into a nightmare when Air India Flight AI-171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed in the Meghani Nagar locality shortly after take-off on Thursday afternoon.
Indian Railways offers special trains between Bengaluru and ‘World Yoga Capital’ Rishikesh
In view of increased passenger demand, the Railway Board has approved operation of Train Nos. 06597/06598 Yesvantpur–Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Yesvantpur Express Special, an official release has said.
RCB’s win, but Bengaluru’s loss: When the bat ended up battering lives
What was supposed to be a day of pure joy for Bengaluru turned into one of its darkest in recent memory.
Karnataka Governor seeks collective action to protect, preserve and sustain the environment
Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot has expressed the view that as a people, we must awaken a renewed consciousness — rooted in love and respect for nature, simplicity in lifestyle, and reverence for the forests.”
Karnataka issues Covid-19 advisory as cases spike across country
With the recent spike in Covid-19 infections across several Indian states, including Karnataka, health authorities have reactivated preventive measures and issued fresh advisories urging citizens to stay vigilant.
Joint drill to ascertain monsoon-preparedness in Bengaluru
As the monsoon season approaches and the risk of urban flooding looms large, a high-impact Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was conducted in Bengaluru to bolster inter-agency preparedness and ensure swift, coordinated response to any emergent situation.
To rein in stubborn bureaucrats, Karnataka government to invoke Disaster Management Act to clear buildings obstructing rainwater flow
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, has ordered officials to clear all encroachments under the Disaster Management Act to ensure smooth flow of rainwater in the city.
Extra coaches permanently added in Amaravati, Kondaveedu Express trains
South Central Railway has decided to permanently augment the coach composition of its Kondaveedu Express and Amaravati Express trains in a bid to enhance passenger capacity and cater to the growing demand.
Residents, KSPCB and MRPL jointly clean beach in Surathkal
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), in collaboration with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) – Mangaluru, recently organized a beach cleaning drive at Guddekopla Beach near Surathkal.
Permanent solution in the pipeline for Bengaluru’s rain woes: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar has said that the state government was working towards a permanent solution for rain woes in the city.
