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Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dating meetup event at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park called off amid objections: Report
In a new development, a dating event scheduled to take place in Bengaluru's Cubbon Park this Sunday was abruptly called off after objections were raised by the local Walkers' Association and a formal complaint was filed by the Horticulture Department. A couple walks along a path at Cubbon Park on a misty afternoon in Bengaluru. (Image for representation)(AFP Photo) ALSO READ | Bengaluru resident questions city's liveability after 9 years: 'We're all just surviving' After receiving the complaint, cops from the Cubbon Park police station summoned the event organiser for questioning. After the inquiry, the organiser reportedly gave a written assurance and agreed to cancel the event. The event's online promotions were also taken down soon after, The Hindu reported. In a similar incident, another dating meet-up planned in Koramangala had recently met the same fate, with police stepping in and calling off the gathering. ALSO READ | L&T terminated Corridor-2, Corridor-4 contracts of suburban rail project illegally: K-RIDE The Horticulture Department clarified that the event had not received official permission and lodged a complaint soon after spotting its advertisement. Senior department officials also reached out to cybersecurity and police officials to ensure the matter was taken seriously, the report stated. No private or commercial activities are allowed within Cubbon Park limits, said Kusuma G, Deputy Director of the Cubbon Park Horticulture Department, as per the report. She added that, under existing rules, only government programmes or public walking is permitted in the park. However, an event listed on Book My Show involving blind dates was allegedly being organised between August 2 and 30, prompting authorities to take legal steps against the platform. ALSO READ | Japanese man compares Bengaluru airport to a luxury hotel: 'Never seen anything like this before' As of now, legal action has also been initiated against Book My Show for trying to facilitate a paid event without the necessary approvals, the report further added.
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- The Hindu
Dating event at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru cancelled after furore
A dating event scheduled at Cubbon Park on Sunday was cancelled after furore from the Walkers' Association and a complaint by the Horticulture Department. The Cubbon Park police summoned the organiser for questioning, following which he gave an undertaking and later cancelled the show and even pulled down the ad for the event. A similar event was also held in Koramangala which was cancelled after the police intervened. The Horticulture Department, in its complaint, said that they had not given any permission for such an event and filed a complaint after they saw the advertisement. Senior officials of the department also spoke to the cyber crime ACP and DCP seeking action. 'No commercial activities are allowed in Cubbon Park. As per the rules, no private companies are allowed to conduct any commercial activities in Cubbon Park except for public walking and government departmental programmes. But Book My Show had planned to conduct a Blind Date event through ticket booking from August 2 to 30. Therefore, a case has been registered against Book My Show,' said Kusuma G., Deputy Director, Horticulture Department (Cubbon Park), Bengaluru.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bangalore varsity dismisses allegations of environmental damage due to infrastructure development activities
Bangalore University (BU) has rejected allegations about infrastructure development activities being undertaken under the PM-USHA scheme, causing harm to the environment. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Jayakara S.M., Vice-Chancellor, BU, said, 'The university is strictly following all government regulations legally and scientifically during the construction of the new academic and research buildings.' He further said that the university is an academic space, not a public ground. 'We will not tolerate any form of coercion by outsiders. So far, we have remained silent, but we will discuss the issue concerning the Walkers' Association in the upcoming Syndicate meeting and initiate legal action. No protests or rallies will be permitted on the campus, and this has been brought to the attention of the police for appropriate action and preventive measures,' he said. Further, he claimed that a committee of university experts has identified a suitable location for the construction of academic and research buildings, and that the selected site has fewer trees and is deemed appropriate from both academic and scientific perspectives. He also said that the university campus spans over 1,200 acres, and Bangalore University has already planted over six lakh trees at Jnanabharathi, creating a mini forest. 'The ongoing construction is not taking place in any biodiversity park, nor does it involve traditional or heritage trees. The area designated for construction primarily consists of Eucalyptus and Acacia tree species not classified as rare or endangered. Out of the total 419 trees, only 282 may be affected by the construction. Among them, 169 are eucalyptus trees. The remaining 137 trees, located in the buffer zone, will be preserved. Smaller trees will be carefully transplanted to nearby areas,' he added. Jnanabharathi Vayuviharigala Sangha had recently submitted a petition to the Governor of Karnataka against the project.
