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Kavvya Sankritik

🍷 21 remains the minimum age to buy booze

On January 9, the government released a draft notification that proposed to reduce the age of buying alcohol from 21 to 18. But the plan has been scrapped now.

🚦 Traffic lights to make way for ambulances

To find a way for ambulances through Bengaluru's infamous traffic, 163 traffic signal lights will soon be upgraded with emergency vehicle sensors.

🚧 Another plan for Ejipura flyover

We are all aware of the infamous delay in the construction of the Ejipura flyover in Bengaluru. Construction of the flyover was meant to be completed in November 2019 but is still ongoing. To end the delay, the BBMP has invited a tender of 144 crores to complete the project.

🌼 A win for Hoovu Fresh

Bengaluru-based start-up Hoovu Fresh which deals with arranging bouquets and puja-based flowers recently appeared on an episode on Shark Tank India. The show was a big success for the founders, who are sisters, as two judges agreed to split one crore equally in the startup for a 2% stake in the company.

☕ Old Indian Coffee House to get a modern touch

Indian Coffee House is a coffee shop that is on the premises of the Coffee Board of India in Bengaluru. The Coffee shop is now entering the golden jubilee year of its establishment, leading to the decision to make some changes and bring in a modern touch.