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Namma Art Bengaluru 2026 on till May 10

Namma Art Bengaluru 2026 on till May 10

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Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, chairperson and managing director, Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd., looking at an installation during the inauguration of the second edition of Namma Art Bengaluru, a national art fair, in Bengaluru on May 6. | Photo Credit: SHAILENDRA BHOJAK The second edition of Namma Art Bengaluru, a national art exhibition, was kickstarted at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in the city on Wednesday (May 6). The exhibition will be open till May 10.  It features over 150 artists from across India and is curated by Lina Vincent, an art curator and historian. It showcases multiple art forms including Mysore paintings, fluid art, contemporary art, copper, brass, and terracotta sculptures, and features artists from States such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, among others.  Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, chairperson and managing director, Kirloskar Systems Pvt. Ltd., who inaugurated the exhibition, said art is not just what hangs on the wall, but what we make of it.  “I started my art journey eight years ago, during the Covid-19 lockdown, and since then, I have been displaying my artworks …

End Of Peak-Hour Crowding? Namma Metro Green Line Gets 6-Coach Upgrade | Bengaluru-news News

End Of Peak-Hour Crowding? Namma Metro Green Line Gets 6-Coach Upgrade | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 13:28 IST Over the next eight weeks, BMRCL engineers will put the new rolling stock through a series of exhaustive safety and performance evaluations. If the trials proceed as planned, commuters can expect to see these new coaches in regular service by May or June. Image: X For daily commuters on Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line, the sight of overcrowded platforms and packed coaches has long been a frustrating reality. However, a significant turning point has arrived at the Peenya Depot. The first “Made in India” 6-coach train, manufactured by Titagarh Rail Systems in Kolkata, has officially reached the city, marking the beginning of a major fleet expansion aimed at slashing wait times and easing peak-hour congestion. A Rigorous Testing Phase While the train is physically in Bengaluru, it won’t be picking up passengers just yet. Over the next eight weeks, BMRCL engineers will put the new rolling stock through a series of exhaustive safety and performance evaluations. These include night-time trial runs on the main line, where the train must …

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat inaugurates first edition of Namma Art Bengaluru

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat inaugurates first edition of Namma Art Bengaluru

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Renowned speed painter Vilas Nayak painted an image of a Yakshagana performer and UNESCO heritage site Hampi during the inauguration of Namma Art Bengaluru, at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat campus. : The first edition of ‘Namma Art Bengaluru,’ a national level art fair organised by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat (CKP) in association with the Department of Tourism, was inaugurated here on Wednesday. “The objective of the fair is to provide an opportunity to artists of Karnataka and other states. CKP not only shapes artists, but also gives them hope and exposure,” said H.K. Patil, Minister of Tourism, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, who inaugurated the fair. He also remarked that Karnataka is one of the states that gives prominence to handcrafted sculptures, and mentioned that art is to be preserved for the coming generations. Following the inauguration ceremony, the audience were treated to a live painting demonstration by renowned speed painter Vilas Nayak who painted an image of a Yakshagana performer and the UNESCO heritage site, Hampi, within 8 minutes. The visitors said that they liked the …

Namma BMTC app to be temporarily unavailable from January 15 to 30

Namma BMTC app to be temporarily unavailable from January 15 to 30

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BMTC app. Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Handout E Mail The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has announced that its Namma BMTC mobile app will be temporarily unavailable from 15 January to 30 January 2025. According to a release by BMTC, this downtime is necessitated by the migration of the app’s data to the Karnataka State Data Centre (KSDC). Key features such as live bus tracking, journey planner, fare calculator, timetable information, and route tracking will not be accessible during this period. “BMTC is committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure to provide better services to the public, and this migration activity is part of that initiative,” BMTC stated in the release. The app’s unavailability is expected to impact daily commuters, particularly office-goers, school and college students, and Bengaluru airport travelers who rely on it to track buses. Regular users expressed concerns about the temporary disruption. Suhasini Ramesh, a marketing professional who travels daily from Koramangala to Whitefield, said, “The Namma BMTC app is my go-to tool for checking bus timings. …

Namma Pride 2024: To the colours of love  

Namma Pride 2024: To the colours of love  

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Members of the Coalition For Sex Workers and Sexuality Minority Rights, LGBTQ+ community and their supporters, participate in the annual ‘Karnataka Queer Habba’ Namma Pride Bengaluru March 2024, starting from Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru on November 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Love, laughter and a lot of happy colours: that’s how the 17th year of Namma Pride started in Bengaluru on October 24. Organised by CSMR (Coalition for Sex Workers and Sexual Minority Rights), Namma Pride & Karnataka Queer Habba play a pivotal role in bringing every queer individual in the city together to march for their rights.    From community members to allies, people from all walks of life gathered at Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Apart from regulars, the city’s 17th Pride Walkalso saw a lot of first-timers. Some were from the community itself, while others came as allies, wanting to simply show support for their friends. Devika, a first-year college student and a first-timer at the event, expressed how she has been looking forward to …

25 lakh Namma Metro passengers opt for QR code ticketing in Bengaluru

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In a bid to further enhance QR code ticketing, BMRCL launched group tickets in November 2023, allowing up to six passengers to travel together while benefiting from a 5% discount on QR-based tickets. This initiative has also contributed to the rising popularity of QR ticketing among commuters, says officials. | Photo Credit: File photo An increasing number of passengers of Namma Metro are embracing QR code ticketing, moving away from traditional token purchases. Namma Metro launched QR code ticketing in November 2022. Over 25 lakhs users in Bengaluru opted for QR code tickets in the Namma Metro from January to July 2024. As of July 2024, the daily ridership on Namma Metro stands at around 8,00,000 passengers. Of these, 52.27% utilise smart cards while 20.7% prefer QR codes. Notably, the purchase of tokens has seen a decline, dropping from 15.9% in January 2024 to 20% by June 2024. The overall token usage has decreased from 32% to 27%, and smart card adoption has slightly fallen from 53% to 52.27%, according to the newsletters from the …

Namma Yatri officially launches cab services in Bengaluru with 25,000 drivers | Bangalore News

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The Namma Yatri (NY) app officially launched cab services in Bengaluru on Tuesday. NY currently has 25,000 cab drivers on board. The app already offers cab services in Kolkata and Kochi. It has soft-launched cab services in Chennai and will soon soft-launch in Mumbai as well. According to the NY team, four to five thousand trips were recorded every day in Bengaluru since the soft launch last week. Built on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) network, the NY is committed to offering zero-commission and direct-to-driver model services in order to boost drivers’ income, improve vehicle maintenance, and elevate the customer experience. Since it operates on the ONDC network, the platform offers 100 per cent open data and open-source code. “Additionally, Namma Yatri takes the lead as the first app to embrace the latest Pricing Guidelines set forth by the Karnataka Government. This commitment ensures fair pricing practices, eliminating unjustified surge pricing during peak hours for the benefit of customers and drivers alike,” the NY said in a press release. The NY currently offers …

Bengaluru Man Not Allowed On Metro Over Clothes: When Did Namma Metro…

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The co-passengers “intervened” and one of the passengers recorded the incident. Bengaluru: A man in Bengaluru on Tuesday was allegedly stopped by the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials from boarding the Metro train as his shirt was unbuttoned.  The BMRCL staff at the Doddakallasandra Metro Station had apparently asked the man to button up his shirt and come to the Metro station with clean clothes, otherwise he would not be allowed to enter the Metro station. Meanwhile, the co-passengers “intervened” and one of the passengers recorded the incident and shared it on social media. “One more cloth/attire related incident happened in front of me just now. A labourer was stopped and told to stitch up his top two buttons. When did Namma Metro become like this?” the co-passenger posted on X, tagging BMRCL and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.  Location Doddakallasandra metro. One more incident of cloth/attire related incident happened in front of me just now. A labourer was stopped & told to stitch up his top two buttons… When did Namma metro …

Bengaluru’s Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union take an exit from Namma Yatri: Report | Bengaluru

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One of the prominent auto rickshaw unions in Bengaluru, Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union (ARDU) has taken an exit from Namma Yatri, the ONDC backed raid hailing app, reported Money Control. Namma Yatri will reportedly continue to operate as many auto drivers are still part of the app which was touted to be a breather for commuters who face regular auto woes in Bengaluru. Bengaluru’s Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union take an exit from Namma Yatri: Report Also Read – Bengaluru auto drivers earn ₹189 crore through Namma Yatri app Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now According to the report, Namma Yatri failed to oblige many demands of ARDU even though the union played a key role while boarding auto drivers for the app during its launch. Speaking to the publication, a union leader said, “From the beginning, ARDU was part of Namma Yatri. A total of 10,000 drivers joined the app even before its launch and another 50,000 drivers launched post its launch. They are now underestimating our efforts and …

Samantha ventures into production, announces MTV Hustle Namma Pettai

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has added another feather to her cap. The actor, who ventured into entrepreneurship during the pandemic and is even known for being philanthrope, has now floated her own production house. What’s more, she even announced what her maiden venture is going to be on a TV show! (Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s sultry twist to denim look leaves the internet swooning) Samantha launches a new production house(Instagram) Samantha launches Tralala Sharing a short and sweet video on her Instagram, Samantha wrote that the name of her production house is inspired by “one of (her) favourite songs growing up.” Sharing more about the venture, she wrote, “Tralala Moving Pictures aims to produce content representative of new age expression and thought. A nurturing space which invites and encourages stories that speak to the strength and complexity of our social fabric. And a platform for filmmakers to tell stories that are meaningful, authentic and universal.” Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now MTV Hustle Namma Pettai While many imagined Samantha …