Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Generally cloudy with light rain.
🧐 Did you know? Gundappa Viswanath holds the unique distinction of being the only batsman to score a double-century on his first-class debut and then a century on his Test debut.
🚇 Metro opens for filming
BMRCL eases filming restrictions in Namma Metro.
What’s it about? The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has revised its guidelines to allow the filming of movies, documentaries, and advertisements within Namma Metro premises, including during operational hours. Filmmakers are required to pay a license fee, obtain BMRCL approval for public release, and adhere to advance booking protocols.
- License fees include ₹50,000 per hour with a daily cap of ₹6 lakh and ₹40,000 per hour for filming in running trains.
- Kannada films benefit from a 25% discount on fees, and students are charged a nominal ₹5,000 for educational projects.
Many requests: This move, prompted by increased filming requests, aims to facilitate creative projects while ensuring safety and minimal disruption to metro operations.
🐃 Grand Kambala event
‘Namma Kambala’ captivates Bengaluru.
What’s it about? The ‘Bengaluru Kambala, Namma Kambala’ event, a celebration of the traditional Tulunadu sport of Kambala, commenced in Bengaluru at the Palace Grounds. Attracting a crowd of around two lakh people from various regions, including Karavali and different parts of the city, this two-day event showcased the sport’s excitement and cultural significance.
- The event featured various speed contests and unique categories like ‘kane halage’.
- Distinguished guests included former Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, and the Chief Minister, who expressed hopes for Kambala to become an annual Bengaluru tradition.
Modern appeal: This significant event underscores the cultural richness of traditional sports and their appeal in modern urban settings.
🧑🏽💻 Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023
International tech will converge at the Bengaluru Tech Summit this year.
What’s it about? The 26th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2023, themed ‘Breaking Boundaries,’ is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Organized by the Department of IT, BT, Government of Karnataka, and Software Technology Parks of India, this event will take place from November 29 to December 1 at Palace Grounds.
- BTS 2023 will bring together tech leaders, startups, investors, and research labs from over 30 countries.
- The summit will feature key figures from the digital, IT, and biotech sectors.
Lineup: Highlights include multiple conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, and a Fireside Chat featuring Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy.
☎️ “We Care” Helpline
Bengaluru police launch a mental health helpline.
What’s it about? The South-East Division of the Bengaluru City Police has introduced “We Care,” a 24/7 helpline service, to support individuals facing mental health challenges, including those at risk of suicide. The helpline, available at 8277946600 and on WhatsApp, offers assistance in Kannada, Hindi, and English, reflecting the diverse population of the city.
- The initiative aims to provide timely support and create a safe space for sharing distressing experiences.
- Fifty police women trained at NIMHANS will handle calls, addressing mental health issues and guiding callers to appropriate treatment.
Offering support: This service is a response to the rising number of suicide cases in Bengaluru, striving to offer solutions and support to those in need.
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🗞️ In other news…
- Bengaluru’s Greenlit Fest, in its third edition, gathered a diverse crowd of eco-enthusiasts, nature aficionados, and readers spanning different ages.
- Express train services between Hubballi and Bengaluru have been reinstated by South Western Railway.
- At the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is poised to be a highlight.
- CM Siddaramaiah has stated that there will be consideration given to the requests for recognizing Tulu as Karnataka’s second language.
- BMRCL is set to begin initial activities concerning land acquisition for Phase 3 of the Namma Metro project soon.
That’s it for today. Have a great day!