Kempegowda

The 'Unboxing Bengaluru Festival' launches with Deputy CM Shivakumar initiating the Kempegowda bullock cart procession. Celebrating Bangalore's heritage, the event aims for inclusive participation. Plans include continuing bullock cart processions and ward-level festivals. Lantana elephants outside Vidhana Soudha tease a forthcoming exhibition on human-animal coexistence across Bengaluru from Jan 15 to Feb 15, 2024.

The Karnataka government contemplates a second airport near Bengaluru to ease congestion at Kempegowda International Airport. The Tumkur-Chitradurga route is a prospective location. Minister MB Patil emphasizes the need to accommodate growing demand. The Airports Authority of India's guidelines pose challenges, but discussions with Bangalore International Airport Limited are underway. HAL's old airport was considered but dismissed due to limited space.

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru enforces a strict 15-kilogram baggage limit with no tolerance for even 100 grams of excess weight due to automated baggage drop machines. Travellers are cautioned after a passenger had her luggage rejected for being slightly overweight, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the stringent baggage policy.

The Central Silk Board Junction Flyover in Bengaluru will be partially closed for four months to accelerate construction of the blue metro line to Kempegowda International Airport. This decision aims to meet the 2026 completion deadline and comes as a result of extensive construction disruptions. Commuters should anticipate traffic congestion in the area and cooperate with authorities to expedite the vital infrastructure project.

A tragic accident near Kempegowdanadoddy in Ramanagara taluk on a Saturday claimed four lives when a lorry attempted to overtake and collided with an Omni car, causing severe damage and a temporary traffic jam on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway. Police are investigating, and recent safety measures had reduced fatal accidents on the highway until June 2023.

A 20-year-old engineering student lost his life in a fatal road accident during a test drive of an electric two-wheeler in Bengaluru. The accident occurred when the vehicle went out of control and collided with a tree on a road divider at the Airweave Junction on Inner Ring Road in Koramangala around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

A technical issue has forced a delay in the shifting of Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) international flight operations to Terminal-2. The move was expected to alleviate congestion at Terminal 1 of the Kempegowda International Airport.
 

In an incident that has raised concerns over the quality of in-flight services, a regular traveler aboard an Air India flight from Bengaluru to New Delhi was shocked to discover a dead cockroach in his meal. 

As part of a significant development for Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport), Terminal 2 (T2) is primed to initiate international operations from August 31. The inauguration will see the departure of the first international flight, Singapore Airlines' SQ508/SQ509, connecting Bengaluru and Singapore. 

Customs officials at Bengaluru Airport thwarted a smuggling attempt involving 234 rare wildlife species, including baby pythons, chameleons, and a kangaroo. The passenger from Bangkok was apprehended, and rescued animals are safeguarded under CITES. Legal actions are being pursued under the Customs Act.

A 51-year-old Maldivian citizen named Akram Ahmed was arrested at Bengaluru airport for behaving inappropriately with a flight attendant on a flight from Maldives to Bengaluru. He ordered items on the flight, paid significantly more, touched the air hostess inappropriately, and engaged in harassment. He made lewd comments and gestures, leading to his arrest under IPC section 509.

Scheduled to fly to Hyderabad and then attend a convocation in Raichur, the Governor's travel plans were disrupted due to the incident. AirAsia expressed regret over the matter and assured a thorough investigation would take place.

Bengaluru Police warns citizens of potential traffic congestion due to metro pillar work on Devarabeesanahalli flyover. Rains add to the traffic woes on Outer Ring Road. Netizens suggest better coordination and Google Maps updates to ease commuting. Office reopenings exacerbate the city's traffic situation.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika (BBMP) plans the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Heritage Corridor, a 12 km route in South Zone to preserve Bengaluru's heritage. It will feature a harmonious design with traditional elements, AI cellphone guides, and art installations at 24 locations, celebrating the city's rich cultural legacy.

Venkat Mohit Achari, a data engineer from Andhra Pradesh, was booked for attempting to open the emergency door on Air France flight 194 from Paris to Bengaluru. He claimed to have a mental condition and wanted to check the door's functions. After landing, he was arrested but later released on bail for medical treatment at NIMHANS. All passengers were safe.