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Karnataka Today newsletter: Beyond Carlton wants NCRB data on fire accidents cross-checked, and more
The number of fire accidents and fatalities have drastically declined in India since 2015, data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows, but Beyond Carlton, a civic group formed to work on fire safety following the fire accident at Carlton Towers in Bengaluru in February 2010 that claimed nine lives and caused injuries to over 70 persons, argued that the data needs to be ‘cross-checked’.
Beyond Carlton released a report ‘Fire Safety in India: A Beyond Carlton Perspective’, in Bengaluru on February 15, to mark the 15th anniversary of the tragic fire accident. According to the report, while the country reported 27,976 fire accidents in 1999 and only 7,566 accidents in 2022, the fatalities due to fire accidents have also come down from 27,561 in 1996 to 7,435 in 2022. The downward trend starts from 2015.
Senior Janata Dal (Secular) leader and Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, who is having an ambivalent relationship with his party, has defended Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the Lokayukta police gave him a clean chit in the probe into alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA to his wife.
Mr. Deve Gowda criticised the hasty demands for the Chief Minister to step down, stressing that an FIR alone does not imply guilt. He said, if all those named in an FIR have to resign, then most ministers, including those at the Centre, have to resign. Merely registering an FIR does not imply guilt, he added.
Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore (SRI-B) commenced its flagship global citizenship programme, the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), at Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS) Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women in Mysuru.
According to SRI-B, the SIC programme focuses on core technology skills, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, and Coding & Programming, and is especially designed by Samsung’s global R&D experts to make India’s youth industry-ready.
The family of Raghavendra (35), who met with a road accident on February 17 at 12.20 a.m. at Kundapura in Udupi district, has helped save the lives of a few patients by donating the organs of the deceased on February 19.
Tiruchi's Smart City projects face underutilisation despite completion, raising concerns about planning, execution, and revenue generation.
Election Observer Anubha Shrivatsava inspects polling booths in Western Ghats, ensuring smooth arrangements amid challenging conditions.
A.P. Minister announces ₹9.8 crore development of Barashaheed Dargah and ₹20 crore international school for minorities in Nellore.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan advocates for modern university syllabi to enhance employability and skill development in today's evolving job market.
A poignant protest at Palakkad Medical College highlights ongoing developmental challenges, initiated by a symbolic wreath-laying by a young girl.
A three-year-old girl was tragically killed by a truck while walking with her mother near Bengaluru.
Iran's President calls for U.S.-Israeli aggression cessation and urges BRICS to ensure regional peace and security.
Harish Rao accuses govt. of cancelling ₹1,070 cr. work sanctioned to Siddipet
Panelists highlight emerging engineering roles and skills in AI, assuring future success for engineers at VIT webinar.
Industries in Bengaluru report LPG shortages affecting operations, while exploring alternatives like piped natural gas to mitigate disruptions.
Bengaluru plans more biogas plants to enhance wet waste processing, boosting renewable energy and sustainable waste management efforts.
BRS to move private member bill on six Cong. guarantees in ongoing session
Parliamentary committee urges Election Commission to ensure no genuine voters are removed during electoral roll revisions, emphasizing fairness and safeguards.