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BWSSB Expands to Bengaluru Villages, Faces Low Water Connection Uptake

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has extended its jurisdiction to all villages in Bengaluru Urban district. Despite the Cauvery Stage V project supplying water to 110 villages since 2007, only 35% of the targeted households have applied for connections. BWSSB expected 300,000 connections but received about 100,000 applications. Reluctance stemmed from preference for borewells until groundwater levels dropped in summer 2024, increasing interest.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Entertainment

Actress with Army Officer Father and DU Maths Degree Shines in Films

The actress hails from a Punjabi Sikh family in Delhi and graduated with a Maths Honours degree from Delhi University. She debuted in the Kannada film 'Gilli' and gained recognition in Bollywood with movies like 'Yaarian' and 'De De Pyaar De'. This summary highlights her life and film career on her 36th birthday.

News18Hi Entertainment··Delhi

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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Damages Buildings and Roads in Panama

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the country's center. The tremor lasted about a minute and was felt nationwide, including Panama City, where people evacuated skyscrapers amid panic. President Jose Raul Mulino called it a major disaster, reporting some roads completely collapsed. No immediate casualties were reported.

HT World··Panama City

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60-Year-Old Farmer Grows 8+ Crops on 4 Acres Using Mixed Farming

Sohan Mahajan, a 60-year-old farmer from Burhanpur district, has successfully practiced mixed farming on four acres of land for over 25 years. He cultivates crops like banana, cotton, sugarcane, maize, chickpea, soybean, pigeon pea, spinach, and other vegetables. His approach of crop diversification improves income opportunities and inspires other farmers to adopt new techniques alongside experience.

News18Hi Business··Burhanpur

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Business

Bengaluru Job Fair Offers 1,250 Openings for Senior Citizens

The 11th Jobs 60+ Job Fair will be held on October 11 at St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, organized by Nightingales Empowerment Foundation, Nightingales Medical Trust, and St Joseph’s University. Over 70 employers will offer 1,250 job opportunities for physically fit senior citizens aged 55 to 70, especially those facing financial insecurity. Registration is free at www.nightingalesjobs60plus.com.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Entertainment

Mike Flanagan's Carrie Reimagines Stephen King's Revenge Tale

Mike Flanagan's new Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie stars Summer H Howell and reinterprets the classic story for a generation familiar with social media and violence. The series explores Carrie's telekinetic powers as a form of revenge, portraying her as different rather than an outcast. It updates the coming-of-age horror to reflect modern themes while honoring the original novel's timeless exploration of cruelty and innocence lost.

HT Entertainment·

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