Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌧️ Today’s weather: High: 31 ℃ | Low: 21 ℃ | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.
🧐 Did you know? The BMTC fleet as of April this year consisted of 6,074 buses.
🏫 Dibber expands in Bengaluru
Dibber has opened two new preschools in Bengaluru, increasing its total to seven in the city.
New openings: The new preschools have been set up in JP Nagar and Haralur. The JP Nagar facility spans 7,500 sqft, while the Haralur location covers 12,000 sqft.
- Dibber has seven preschools in Bengaluru with a capacity of 500 children.
- Dibber aims to have 40 preschools in India by 2025, with strategic franchise partnerships.
CEO’s statement: Marvin D’Souza, CEO of Dibber International Preschools India, highlighted the positive reception of Dibber’s Nordic pedagogy among parents and communities across India. Admissions are currently open for half-day and full-day programs for children aged 1 to 6 years.
🌊 CM, DCM inspect flood-prone areas
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar inspected flood-prone areas in Bengaluru.
What’s it about? During their inspection, they instructed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials to take preventive measures against flash floods and waterlogging. CM Siddaramaiah mentioned that more rains are expected in June, and BBMP officials have been directed to fill 5,500 potholes and take action against stormwater drain encroachments. Permission was obtained from the Election Commission for the tour due to the election code of conduct.
- ₹1,800 crore has been allocated for stormwater drain construction and clearing encroachments.
- Engineers will be held accountable if water enters houses during heavy rains.
Opposition criticises: The opposition labelled the inspections as a “gimmick,” criticising the leaders for their timing. They argued that the inspections were merely for media attention and questioned the lack of prior action.
📈 Stock frauds soar
Bengaluru residents have lost ₹197 crore in the past four months with no recovery in over 700 cases.
What’s it about? Bengaluru is witnessing a surge in stock market fraud as over ₹197 crore has been lost in the last 4 months, with 735 cases filed.
- A special cyber police team is probing these cases while SEBI and NSE have warned against fake certificates and impersonation.
- Alarmingly, most victims are around 30 and familiar with the market system. Greed is suspected to be a factor.
Investor caution advised: Regulatory bodies are urging caution as fraudsters exploit investor interest. Verifying information and dealing with authorised institutions is crucial to staying safe.
✈️ New Airbus simulation centre
L&T Technology Services inaugurated a simulation centre of excellence (CoE) for Airbus at its Bengaluru campus.
What’s it about? This CoE is designed to provide engineering support for Airbus aircraft structural simulation activities across its business units in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain. It is outfitted with advanced simulation software, hardware, and computational machinery.
- The centre was launched approximately 18 months ago with a specialised core team and is expected to be scaled up over the next two years.
- The LTTS and Airbus collaboration is aimed at navigating the present landscape and shaping the future of aviation, ensuring continued success for both Airbus and LTTS in India and globally.
Ancillary to Europe: The new simulation centre is expected to play a crucial role in supporting Airbus’ engineering needs and enhancing its operational efficiency across various European units.
✨ Things to do…
Here are some fun and interesting things to do in the city over the weekend!
- Experience a live Ghazal session from the renowned legend, Padmashri Anup Jalota.
- Burst out laughing at Shraddha’s rib-tickling jokes at the Aiyyo Shraddha World Tour.
- Relive your college days at Presidency University which is hosting the rapper Raftaar at their cultural fest.
- Experience Musumeci’s masterful DJ set at Sunburn Union.
- Celebrate holistic wellness featuring workshops, talks, and experiences at the HeyBrewty Bangalore Wellness Festival.
🛋️ Local Lounge
Yesterday’s Poll Results:
- I can detect scam calls just by looking at the number: 50.0% 🏆
- I can’t detect scam calls just by looking at the number: 50.0% 🏆
Answers to Yesterday’s Question:
What’s the most scariest experience you had in your life?
Ishita: “I thought I was about to drown when I went on holiday. I slipped from the boat I was supposed to get onto, and for a moment, my life flashed before my eyes before the lifeguard pulled me out.”
That’s it for today. Have a great weekend!