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Mehak Luthra

🚝 Corridor 2 for suburban rail project

Civil works on Corridor 2 (Baiyyapanahalli - Chikkabanavara) of the Bengaluru suburban rail project are set to start in a few days, awaiting clearance of trees in the way.

👛 BBMP gets ₹350 crores to flood-proof city

The Karnataka government has sanctioned ₹350 crores to the civic body for carrying out projects to flood-proof Bengaluru.

🚑 QR codes for emergencies at traffic junctions

The BBMP and City Traffic Police have collaborated with Manipal Hospitals to put up QR codes across the city at major traffic junctions for medical emergencies.

Schoolchildren with cardiac issues

Also in this edition: Highway to Vijayawada; Cubbon Park's makeover; Assisted living facility for senior citizens

💓 73 schoolchildren found to have cardiac issues

A medical check-up revealed that at least 73 government schoolchildren suffer from heart ailments in Bengaluru.