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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
2nd Bahrain Summer Toy Festival concludes
Manama Approximately 120,000 residents and tourists visited the 2nd edition of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced as the event drew to a close. The festival was held in strategic partnership with Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre and the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Reputation Dana Osama Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Resources and Projects at the BTEA, said that the festival's reputation as an exceptional entertainment experience for all the family was further cemented in its second consecutive year. Now a key event on Bahrain's events calendar, the festival is helping to diversify the Kingdom's tourism offerings and consolidating its positioning as a preferred destination for Gulf families during the summer season.
New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar invite global investors to Karnataka
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday invited global industry leaders to invest in Karnataka. They were speaking in New Delhi at the high- level diplomatic dialogue 'Bridge to Bengaluru', aimed at strengthening international collaboration in innovation, technology and investment ahead of Karnataka's flagship technology event, Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, scheduled to be held from November 18 and 20 at BIEC in Bengaluru. Siddaramaiah said that Karnataka has sectoral policies across ESDM, AVGC, green hydrogen, tourism, electric mobility and renewables which are designed to create a robust ecosystem for responsible and resilient growth. 'Karnataka welcomes the world not just as investors but as partners. We believe global relationships are built on shared trust, common goals, and mutual benefit. Whether it is through technology, tourism, trade, or talent, we see global engagement not as an option, but as a pathway to shared progress,' he said. Shivakumar said, 'Bengaluru's strength lies not just in its infrastructure or policy incentives, it lies in its people. With the highest concentration of engineering, science, and design talent in India, the city is now ranked among the top 5 AI talent cities globally, second only to San Francisco in emerging AI hubs'. 'From Centres of Excellence in AI to a growing semiconductor ecosystem, we are building the deep tech capital of South Asia, powered by strategic partnerships and government-backed innovation,' he said. Minister for Information Technology & Biotechnology and RDPR Priyank Kharge emphasized that Karnataka is global by design. 'Our innovation ecosystem thrives on intent, inclusion and impact. Through platforms like the Global Innovation Alliance and Bengaluru Tech Summit, we are forging long-term partnerships that transcend borders. With BTS 2025, we invite the world to co-create solutions, scale ideas, and shape a shared future. 'Bridge to Bengaluru' is not just a dialogue, it's a doorway to collaboration, investment and collective progress,' he said. Ministers Laxmi Hebbalkar and Byrati Suresh, state's special representative in New Delhi TB Jayachandra, CM's legal adviser A C Ponnanna were also present. The event hosted by the Karnataka government was attended by ambassadors and high commissioners of various countries.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru–Tumakuru Metro clears feasibility stage
Feasibility study metro corridor BMRCL Bengaluru-Tumakuru metro A suburban rail line to Tumakuru costs around Rs.100–150 crore per kilometre, while a metro line costs nearly Rs.350 crore per kilometre PC Mohan, Bengaluru Central MP The long-awaited metro rail project connecting Bengaluru and Tumakuru has seen a headway. The feasibility study for the 56.6 kmhas been completed and submitted by a private agency to the, which in turn has forwarded the report to the state proposed metro line will feature 25 elevated stations along the route. Sources reveal that the corridor will begin at the Madavara station on the existing Green Line near the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) and extend up to Shira pass through key locations including Madavara, Makali, Dasanapura, Nelamangala, Weaver Colony, Nelamangala Vishwaeshwarapura, Nelamangala Tollgate, Budihal, T Begur, Tippagondanahalli, Kulavanhalli, Mahimapura, Billanakote, Sompura Industrial Area, Dabaspet, Nallayanpalya, Chikkahalli, Hirehalli Industrial Area, Panditanahalli, Kyatsandra Bypass, Kyatsandra, SIT, Tumakuru Bus Station, TUDA Layout, and Nagannapalya, before terminating at Shira Gate. This route is expected to greatly benefit the numerous commuters who travel along the busy Tumakuru Road corridor BMRCL submitted the feasibility report to the state government, which is anticipated to grant the green signal soon. Following state approval, the project will require final clearance from the central government before construction can commence.'A suburban rail line to Tumakuru costs around `100–150 crore per kilometre, while a metro line costs nearly `350 crore per kilometre,' said Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, criticising the proposal. 'This isn't about improving connectivity—it's about inflating real estate values by `1,000 crore. The State Government seems more interested in real estate windfalls than in genuine public transport solutions. Instead of building what's truly needed, they risk derailing the suburban rail project altogether.
