Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌧️ Today’s weather: High: 23 ℃ | Low: 19 ℃ | Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain.
🧐 Did you know? The highest rainfall received in a day by Bengaluru was 111.1 mm on June 2, 2024.
🚗 MINI United in India
MINI India is bringing the iconic global event MINI United to India for the first time, hosting it in Bengaluru on December 7.
What’s it about? This highly anticipated gathering will unite MINI owners and enthusiasts across the country, featuring India’s largest-ever MINI convoy and various activities celebrating the brand’s adventurous spirit and sense of community.
- Registrations for the event are now open through MINI-authorised dealerships.
- The event will include a coordinated convoy of MINI cars and interactive activities, offering attendees the chance to share experiences and build connections within the community.
Other hosts: Since its inception in 2005, MINI United has been hosted in iconic global locations, including Misano, Italy; Silverstone, UK; and Le Castellet, France, featuring curated drives, live music, and exhibitions.
🏟️ Cricket stadium in Tumakuru
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the construction of an international cricket stadium in Tumakuru on Monday.
What’s it about? The stadium will span 50 acres, with land allocated by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Situated near Sorekunte, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to cost ₹150 crore and will be completed within two years.
- Currently, Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium is the only venue in the state hosting international cricket matches, despite other proposed stadium projects.
- In addition to Tumakuru, another international cricket stadium has been proposed near Mysuru.
Expanding IPL: The expansion aligns with the BCCI’s vision of spreading IPL matches beyond Bengaluru to tier-2 cities, such as Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Belagavi. BCCI President Roger Binny stated that the move will diversify venues and address the seating capacity limitations of Chinnaswamy Stadium compared to other international venues.
🛣️ Eastern Connectivity Tunnel
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is set to benefit from a transformative Eastern Connectivity Tunnel aimed at reducing travel times and alleviating traffic congestion.
What’s it about? This project, part of Bangalore International Airport Limited’s (BIAL) ₹16,500 crore expansion plan, will connect key areas like Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Mahadevapura directly to the airport, cutting travel times by up to 30 minutes.
- The tunnel will bypass the heavily congested Hebbal flyover, diverting approximately 30% of airport-bound traffic and significantly easing city-wide congestion.
- Construction is expected to begin this year, with a targeted completion in three years.
Other developments: This development is part of KIA’s broader infrastructure upgrades, which include two new metro stations, taxiway improvements, and the construction of Terminal 3 to accommodate the increasing passenger demand.
🦴 IOACON 2024
The Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA) is hosting the 69th Annual Conference of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOACON 2024) at the Bengaluru Palace.
What’s it about? The conference will be inaugurated on December 4 at 5:30 PM by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy and Karnataka’s Minister of Medical Education, Sharan Prakash Patil. Organisers anticipate attendance from 6,000 to 8,000 delegates, including renowned orthopaedic professionals from India and abroad.
- Themed “Enhancing Skills, Optimising Care,” this prestigious event marks its return to Bengaluru after 16 years, with the last edition in the city held in 2008.
- The main conference, set for December 5 to 7 at Bengaluru Palace, will include discussions led by global experts on cutting-edge orthopaedic technologies.
Road safety awareness: As part of the conference’s broader impact, Road Safety Awareness Week will also be observed. This initiative aims to promote safe practices and includes a 5K Walkathon on December 5 to emphasise road safety.
📊 Today’s Poll
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Have you ever had a broken bone?
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- I have never had a broken bone.
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🗞️ In other news…
- Gabriel D Wangsu, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Food & Civil Supply, Arunachal Pradesh, visited ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI) in Bengaluru.
- Bengaluru has witnessed a 24% YoY increase in average housing prices.
- A major power outage at the Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) affected services with BMTC’s emergency arrangements proving ineffective.
- Former IndusLaw Partner Pallavi Kanakagiri joined Argus Partners as an Equity Partner in the Private Equity/Venture Capital and Corporate and M&A practice.
- Authorities in East Zone demolished unauthorised building pillars in Maruthi Sevanagar.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll:
- My house has a borewell: 50.0% 🏆
- My house does not have a borewell: 50.0% 🏆
That’s it for today. Have a great day!