Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌧️ Today’s weather: High: 28 ℃ | Low: 20 ℃ | Generally cloudy sky with light rain.
🧐 Did you know? The Garden City tag for Bengaluru is largely credited to the silver jubilee celebrations of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in 1927 when several parks were constructed as part of the beautification program.
🚇 Bamboo-based station
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) is constructing the Bamboo Bazaar Metro Station, which will have unique bamboo interiors, a first for Indian Metro stations.
What’s it about? The eco-friendly initiative, estimated to cost between ₹5-6 crore, will be funded by BMRCL’s corporate social responsibility funds. The station will use bamboo decor extensively, including native and Indian bamboo for greening medians beneath the metro rails and stations.
- Bambusa tulda wood from Tripura will be used for station landscapes, open areas, and crafts.
- A 5 km stretch of Bannerghatta Road will also be developed with Bambusa multiplex.
Similar projects: Similar bamboo-based projects are being planned for a metro station in Mumbai and have been used in the interiors of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, and the new Parliament residence in New Delhi.
🦟 First dengue death
Bengaluru has reported its first confirmed dengue-related death since January 2024, amidst a recent surge in cases.
What’s it about? The victim, a 27-year-old resident of CV Raman Nagar, succumbed to the disease at Manipal Hospital after being admitted with a history of fever on June 25. The cause of death was severe dengue with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, confirmed by BBMP Chief Health Officer Dr Syed Sirajuddin Madni.
- Two suspected dengue deaths were reported on Friday, prompting authorities to conduct a death audit.
- Upon audit, an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, who had symptoms of dengue but was also suffering from breast and colon cancer, was clarified not to have died from dengue.
Cases on the rise: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to prioritise the detection and treatment of dengue due to the rising number of cases. Since January, Bengaluru has documented 1,743 dengue cases, while the entire state has reported 5,374 cases and five deaths by June 24, as per the chief minister’s office.
🏗️ Godrej buys city lands
Godrej Properties has acquired a 7-acre land parcel in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, for developing a high-end residential project with an estimated revenue potential of ₹1,200 crore.
What’s it about? The project will feature premium residential apartments of various configurations and is expected to have a developable potential of about 9 lakh square feet. The acquisition was made on an outright basis, highlighting the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in key markets.
- Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of Godrej Properties, emphasised Bengaluru’s mature real estate market and the strategic importance of North Bengaluru for the company.
- Godrej Properties had also acquired an 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune, recently for developing group housing and high street retail with an estimated revenue of around ₹1,800 crore.
Leading developer: Godrej Properties has become the largest listed real estate developer in terms of sales bookings during the 2023-24 fiscal, solidifying its position as a leading real estate developer in the country.
🚂 Circular railway details
The Bengaluru circular railway network, announced to cost ₹2,300 crore, aims to enhance the public transport ecosystem by connecting small towns around Bengaluru.
What’s it about? Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna, announced the project’s cost and its potential to transform public transport in Bengaluru. A detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared and will be submitted to the ministry soon.
- The 287 km circular network will connect towns such as Nidvanda, Doddaballapur, Devanahalli, Malur, Heelalige, Solur, and Nidvanda, easing the daily commute for people travelling from the outskirts to the city.
- The project aims to decongest Bengaluru’s traffic.
Complementary project: The circular railway will complement the ongoing Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project, which is expected to connect the outskirts to the city by December 2027.
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🗞️ In other news…
- Xpheno, the city-based staffing firm declared a holiday to celebrate India’s T20 World Cup win.
- IIM-B has signed a pact with the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation to raise awareness among the city’s homeowners.
- Ashwin Shetty has been elected the new President of the Bangalore Club.
- The Raahi organisation opened a shelter home for LGBTQIA+ people in the city.
- Dinesh Karthik will be back in the RCB camp as the franchise’s batting coach.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll:
- I prefer air-conditioned rooms: 42.9%
- I don’t prefer air-conditioned rooms: 57.1% 🏆
That’s it for today. Have a great day!