PR report Namma Bengaluru Habba

Namma Bengaluru Habba
Government of Karnataka
August 2017

INDEX
SL NO PUBLICATION DATE
1 Economic Times 18/Aug/2017
2 Times of India 18/Aug/2017
3 Deccan Herald 18/Aug/2017
4 The Hindu 18/Aug/2017
5 Vijaya Karnataka 18/Aug/2017
6 Hosadigantha 18/Aug/2017
7 Eenadu 18/Aug/2017
8 Sanjevani 18/Aug/2017
9 Prajavani 19/Aug/2017
10 Vishwavani 19/Aug/2017
11 Samyuktha Karnataka 19/Aug/2017
12 Deccan Chronicle 20/Aug/2017
13 Sanjevani 20/Aug/2017
14 Economic Times 21/Aug/2017
15 Hindu Business Line 21/Aug/2017
16 Times of India 21/Aug/2017
17 Deccan Herald 21/Aug/2017
18 Deccan Chronicle 21/Aug/2017
19 The Hindu 21/Aug/2017
20 The New Indian Express 21/Aug/2017
21 Bangalore Mirror 21/Aug/2017
22 Vijaya Karnataka 21/Aug/2017
23 Prajavani 21/Aug/2017
24 Udayavani 21/Aug/2017
25 Vijayavani 21/Aug/2017

26 Kannada Prabha 21/Aug/2017
27 Vishwavani 21/Aug/2017
28 Samyuktha Karnataka 21/Aug/2017
29 Hosadigantha 21/Aug/2017
30 Sakshi 21/Aug/2017
31 Eenadu 21/Aug/2017
32 Andhra Jyothi 21/Aug/2017
TV CHANNELS
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Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Economic Times
Pg no: 2

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Times of India
Pg no: 6

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Deccan Herald
Pg no: 2

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: The Hindu
Pg no: 2

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Vijay Karnataka
Pg no: 2

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Hosadigantha
Pg no:1

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Eenadu
Pg no: 4

Date: 18/Aug/2017
Publication: Sanjevani
Pg no: 2

Date: 19/Aug/2017
Publication: Prajavani
Pg no: 2

Date: 19/Aug/2017
Publication: Vishwavani
Pg no: 10

Date: 19/Aug/2017
Publication: Samyuktha Karnata
Pg no: 4

Date: 20/Aug/2017
Publication: Sanjevani
Pg no: 7

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Economic Times
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Hindu Business Line
Pg no: 17

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Times of India
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Pg no: 1&3

Date: 20/Aug/2017
Publication: Deccan Chronicle
Pg no: 3

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Pg no: 4

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: The New Indian Express
Pg no: 3

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Bangalore Mirror
Pg no: 4

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Vijaya Karnataka
Pg no: 3 & 4

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Udayavani
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication:Vijayavani
Pg no: 12

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Kannada Prabha
Pg no: 2

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Samyuktha Karnataka
Pg no: 3

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Pg no: 1

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Sakshi
Pg no: 6

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Eenadu
Pg no: 1 & 12

Date: 21/Aug/2017
Publication: Andhrajyothi
Pg no: 7B

ONLINE LINKS
17th Aug The Hindu
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/namma-bengaluru-
habba-on-sunday/article19509076.ece
17th Aug WN.com
https://article.wn.com/view/2017/08/17/Namma_Bengaluru_Habba_at_
Sankey_Tank_on_Sunday/
17th Aug Nyoooz.com
https://www.nyoooz.com/news/bengaluru/897082/namma-bengaluru-
habba-on-sunday/
17th Aug Daily Hunt
http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/news+karnataka-epaper-
newskarn/namma+bengaluru+habba+on+sunday-newsid-71895022
18th Aug Deccan Herald
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/628610/namma-bengaluru-
habba-sankey-tank.html
18th Aug En Suddi.com
http://ensuddi.com/breaking-en/bengaluru-namma-bengaluru-habba-on-
sunda-silicon-city-festival-garden-city-habba/
19th Aug Deccan Herald
http://m.deccanherald.com/articles.php?name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.de
ccanherald.com%2Fcontent%2F628610%2Fnamma-bengaluru-habba-
sankey-tank.html
20th Aug
Deccan
Chronicle
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/travel/200817/its-first-
namma-bengaluru-habba-head-to-sankey-tank.html
20th Aug
The New Indian
Express
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/aug/20/benga
luru-habba-at-sankey-tank-1645597.html
20th Aug News 18
http://www.news18.com/news/india/bengaluru-festival-a-hit-among-
locals-minister-promises-habba-will-be-back-1496651.html
20th Aug Daijiworld http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=467619
20th Aug Nayoooz
https://www.nyoooz.com/news/bengaluru/899494/firstofitskind-habba-
at-sankey-tank/
20th Aug
The Vijaya
Karnataka
http://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bengalurucity/week-end-
fun-in-namma-bengaluru-habba/articleshow/60145456.cms
20th Aug ProKerala.com
http://www.prokerala.com/news/photos/namma-bengaluru-habba-
bengaluru-festival-293173.html
20th Aug news47.in http://news47.in/namma-bengaluru-habba-namma-bengaluru-habba/
20th Aug EenaduIndia http://www.eenaduindia.com/related/Namma-Bengaluru-Habba
20th Aug Seedhibaat http://seedhibaat.world/english/?p=2441
20th Aug UNI http://www.uniindia.com/photoes/144771.html
21st Aug Bhatkallys.com
http://www.bhatkallys.com/state/1000-take-part-green-festival-
bengaluru/
21st Aug Deccan Herald
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629081/backed-art-amp-craft-
namma.html
21st Aug Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/sankey-tank-hosts-
green-habba-draws-crowd/articleshow/60149168.cms

21st Aug
The News
Minute
http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pics-hundreds-attend-namma-
bengaluru-habba-sankey-tank-67131
21st Aug News Gram https://www.newsgram.com/green-festival-bengaluru-1000-people/
21st Aug Gulf Times
http://www.gulf-times.com/story/560921/1-000-take-part-in-green-
festival
22nd Aug
The Times of
India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/a-green-festival-for-a-
cause/articleshow/60157742.cms
22nd Aug Deccan Herald
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629081/backed-art-amp-craft-
namma.html
END

Date: 17/8/2017
Online Link: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/namma-bengaluru-habba-on-
sunday/article19509076.ece
Namma Bengaluru Habba on Sunday
The day-long event will be held at Sankey Tank
To inspire a greener and environment-friendly city, the Tourism Department is all set to launch the day-long
maiden edition of ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ at Sankey Tank on Sunday. The festival is a one-of-its-kind green
initiative aimed at creating awareness about environment preservation.
This unique green festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerizing art
performances, such as Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. Apart from this, the festival will see a range of
unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters and caricature and tattoo
artists, said a press release.
There will also be a range of interesting stalls at a flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and
ecological products, such as terracotta jewellery, natural handmade soaps, millet-based foods, jute accessories,
myriad plants and green home décor options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-
made lake with flyboards and jet skis. At the festival, there will also be health and fitness sessions by professional
gym and yoga trainers, along with free health check-ups.
Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, said, “Namma Bengaluru Habba is an effort to create awareness
about the protection of Bengaluru. Through this unique festival, we aim to help the environment and at the same
time experience a sense of community building by encouraging as many people to come together, get outdoors
and give back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru. We aim to create
better public awareness, so that it can lead to greater sustainability.”
The festival will also witness a range of informative and interactive workshops, from topics such as rainwater
harvesting and waste management, to green choices, such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewellery.

Date: 17/8/2017
Publication: WN.com
Online Link:
https://article.wn.com/view/2017/08/17/Namma_Bengaluru_Habba_at_Sankey_Tank_on_Sunday/
Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank on Sunday
In a bid to create awareness about environment conservation and create a sense of camaraderie and bonhomie among the
residents, the Tourismdepartment will organise a day-long Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tankon August 20.
Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Through this festival we aim to help raise awareness

Date: 17/8/2017
Publication: Nyoooz.com
Online Link: https://www.nyoooz.com/news/bengaluru/897082/namma-bengaluru-habba-on-sunday/
Summary: Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, said, “Namma Bengaluru Habba is an effort to create
awareness about the protection of Bengaluru. To inspire a greener and environment-friendly city, the Tourism
Department is all set to launch the day-long maiden edition of ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ at Sankey Tank on
Sunday. This unique green festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through
mesmerizing art performances, such as Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. The festival is a one-of-its-kind
green initiative aimed at creating awareness about environment preservation. Working as a team is the only way
we can protect Bengaluru.

Date: 17/8/2017
Publication: Daily Hunt
Online Link: http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/news+karnataka-epaper-
newskarn/namma+bengaluru+habba+on+sunday-newsid-71895022
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Tourism Department is all set to launch the day-long maiden edition of 'Namma
Bengaluru Habba' at Sankey Tank on Sunday. The festival is a one-of-its-kind green initiative aimed at creating
awareness about environment preservation.
This unique green festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerizing art
performances, such as Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. Apart from this, the festival will see a range of
unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters and caricature and tattoo
artists, said a press release.
There will also be a range of interesting stalls at a flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and ecological
products, such as terracotta jewellery, natural handmade soaps, millet-based foods, jute accessories, myriad plants
and green home décor options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-made lake with fly
boards and jet skis. At the festival, there will also be health and fitness sessions by professional gym and yoga
trainers, along with free health check-ups.
Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, said, "Namma Bengaluru Habba is an effort to create awareness
about the protection of Bengaluru. Through this unique festival, we aim to help the environment and at the same time
experience a sense of community building by encouraging as many people to come together, get outdoors and give
back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru. We aim to create better public
awareness, so that it can lead to greater sustainability."
harvesting and waste management, to green choices, such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewellery.

Date: 18/8/2017
Online Link: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/628610/namma-bengaluru-habba-sankey-tank.html
In a bid to create awareness about environment conservation and create a sense of camaraderie and bonhomie among the
residents, the Tourism department will organise a day-long Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank on August 20.
Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Through this festival we aim to help raise awareness about environment protection and at
the same time experience a sense of community building by encouraging people to come together, get outdoors and give back to
the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru.”
He added that the department also hopes to create better public awareness so that it can lead to greater sustainability.
The festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerising art performances like Yakshagana,
Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. The festival will also see a range of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers,
magicians, face painters, and caricature and tattoo artists.
There will also be a range of interesting stalls at the flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and eco-friendly products,
such as terracotta jewelry, natural handmade soaps, millet-based food items, jute accessories, myriad plants and green home decor
options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-made lake with fly boards and jet skis. At the festival, there
will also be health and fitness sessions by professional gym and yoga trainers, along with free health check-ups.
The festival will also witness a range of informative and interactive workshops, from topics such as rainwater harvesting and waste
management to green choices such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewelry.

Date: 18/8/2017
Publication: En Suddi.com
Online Link: http://ensuddi.com/breaking-en/bengaluru-namma-bengaluru-habba-on-sunda-silicon-city-
festival-garden-city-habba/
Bengaluru : Namma Bengaluru Habba on Sunday …
Bengaluru : The Karnataka State Tourism Department is all set to launch ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ at Sankey Tank on Sunday. A
day’s programme is a one-of-its-kind green initiative aimed at creating awareness about environment preservation.
This unique green festival will offer art performances, such as Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha, besides a range of unique
performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters and caricature and tattoo artists.
Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT and Tourism, said, “Namma Bengaluru Habba is an effort to create awareness about the protection
of Bengaluru. Through this unique festival, we aim to help the environment and at the same time experience a sense of community
building by encouraging as many people to come together, get outdoors and give back to the environment.

Date: 19/8/2017
Online Link:
http://m.deccanherald.com/articles.php?name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deccanherald.com%2Fcontent%2
F628610%2Fnamma-bengaluru-habba-sankey-tank.html
In a bid to create awareness about environment conservation and create a sense of camaraderie and bonhomie
among the residents, the Tourism department will organise a day-long Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank
on August 20.
Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, "Through this festival we aim to help raise awareness about environment
protection and at the same time experience a sense of community building by encouraging people to come
together, get outdoors and give back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect
Bengaluru."
He added that the department also hopes to create better public awareness so that it can lead to greater
sustainability.
The festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerising art performances like
Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. The festival will also see a range of unique performances by stilt walkers,
street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters, and caricature and tattoo artists.
There will also be a range of interesting stalls at the flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and eco-
friendly products, such as terracotta jewelry, natural handmade soaps, millet-based food items, jute accessories,
myriad plants and green home decor options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-
made lake with fly boards and jet skis. At the festival, there will also be health and fitness sessions by professional
gym and yoga trainers, along with free health check-ups.
harvesting and waste management to green choices such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewelry.

Date: 20/8/2017
Online Link: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/travel/200817/its-first-namma-bengaluru-habba-
head-to-sankey-tank.html
It’s first Namma Bengaluru Habba, head to Sankey Tank
BENGALURU: To inspire a greener and environment-friendly Bengaluru, the state Tourism Department is all set to
launch a day-long maiden edition of 'Namma Bengaluru Habba' at Sankey Tank on Sunday. The festival is a one-of-
its-kind green initiative, aimed at creating awareness on protecting the environment.
Amid decorated streets, the green festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of the state, through art
performances, including Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha among others. Apart from this, the festival will
see a range of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters and
caricature and tattoo artists. There will also be a flea market with a range of stalls selling a wide range of organic
produce and ecological products, like terracotta jewellery, natural handmade soaps, millet-based foods, jute
accessories, plants and green home décor options. Participants can also cruise in the lake with flyboards and jet
skis. The festival will have health and fitness sessions by professional gym and yoga trainers, along with stalls for
free health check-ups.
IT-BT and Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Namma Bengaluru Habba is an effort to create awareness about
the protection of Bengaluru. Through this unique festival, we aim to help the environment and at the same time
experience a sense of community building by encouraging as many people to come together, get outdoors and
give back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru.” The festival will
witness a range of informative and interactive workshops, from topics such as rainwater harvesting and waste
management to green choices such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewellery.
Traffic arrangement for Habba
In view of Namma Bengaluru Habba that will be held at Sankey Tank on Sunday, the city traffic police have made
certain changes in traffic.The event is organised by Phase 1 Events and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd in coordination with
the Department of Tourism & ITBT, and about 10,000 to 20,000 people are expected to attend. For smooth
conduct of function and free flow of traffic around Sankey Tank, the following traffic diversions are made and also
parking facilities are provided those who attend the function.
Traffic diversion
Vehicles coming from Cauvery Junction and from Vyalikaval going towards Sadashivanagar P.S. Junction via 3rd
Cross are restricted at Mint Masala Hotel. These vehicles should move on 13th Cross Sadashivanagar, join Maruthi
Circle and can move towards Mehkri Circle and Sadashivanagar PS Junction.
Vehicles coming from New BEL Road and entering Sadashivanagar from 12th Cross should take right turn at
Sadashivanagar PS Junction and move on Sir C.V. Raman Road, BHEL Circle Service Road, Maramma Circle and
move further ahead.
Parking facility
— Poornaprajna School, Sadashivanagar 16th Cross
— Nagasena School Ground, 9th Cross, 15th Main, R.M.V. Layout

— Vyalikaval Football ground, 14th Cross, Vyalikaval
— Govt. PU College Grounds, opposite Maharani Ammanni College
Date: 20/8/2017
Online Link: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/aug/20/bengaluru-habba-at-
sankey-tank-1645597.html
Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank
BENGALURU: The day-long maiden edition of Namma Bengaluru Habba organised by the state government will
take place at Sankey Tank on Sunday. The festival is set to give a glimpse of Karnataka’s culture through art
performances.
Visitors will get to shop from the flea market that would sell clothing and accessories. Visitors can also try
adventure sports. Arrangements have been made for sky boards and jet ski. Professional sessions have been
organised which will see participation of yoga and fitness experts

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: News 18
Online Link: http://www.news18.com/news/india/bengaluru-festival-a-hit-among-locals-minister-
promises-habba-will-be-back-1496651.html
Bengaluru Festival a Hit Among Locals, Minister Promises 'Habba' Will be Back
Bengaluru: Amid much fun, frolic, mixed with food and cultural events, a first of its kind festival organized by the
Karnataka government, Namma Bengaluru Habba (Our Bengaluru Festival) on Sunday, proved to be a major
crowd-puller for the administration.
The daylong festival at Sankey Tank, in the heart of the city, witnessed people participating from all walks of life.
Karnataka Tourism Minister, Priyank Kharge said, “The government wanted to keep the event as informal as
possible and make it a citizen’s festival.”
“Bengaluru has a 480-year-old history and the most dynamic city in the world needed this festival. This is the first
time this ‘Habba’ is happening and we are likely to come back with it every month in a different place in the city,”
added Kharge.
With such events at regular intervals, the state tourism department plans to make residents aware of the benefits
of environment preservation to protect the city.
The department has made a conscious effort to minimalize the use of plastic during the day. No plastic banner was
used, rather canvas was used to put of banners.
The event also showcased the rich culture and heritage of the state in a series of performances like Yakshagana,
Dollu Kunitha. On the other hand, the festival also boasted of DJ performances to woo the young crowd.
The authorities had also arranged food trucks, flea markets, pot making classes and trampolines near the water
body, for locals to have a fun-filled day. The flea market had ecological products, stalls of terracotta jewellery.
However, the main attraction of the event was the stunts performed on Flyboard, by stuntmen looking like
Spiderman and the Green Goblin, with their water jet boots.
One of the visitors, Darshan said, “The logistics have been managed very well. There are dustbins every 100
meters, drinking water is available after every 100 meters.”

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: Daijiworld
Online Link: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=467619
'Namma Bengaluru Habba' attracts over a thousand enthusiasts
Bengaluru, Aug 20: Karnataka’s Tourism Department hosted the ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ at Sankey Tank in the city on
Sunday.
The festival aimed at creating awareness about the importance of preserving the environment and saw the participation of over
1000 enthusiastic participants, 15 stalls and 20 unique performing artists.
Amidst the beautifully decorated streets, alongside the performances of stilt-walkers, street musicians and jugglers, the festival
gave participants the opportunity to cruise around the lake with fly boards and jet skis.
This unique green festival also offered visitors a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through breath-
taking art performances like Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha along with interesting performances by
magicians, face painters, caricature and tattoo artists at various pockets around the periphery of the lake.
There were also various stalls and a flea market selling organic produce and eco-friendly products including
terracotta jewellery, natural soaps, millet-based products, jute, plants, dream catchers and wind chimes. Gym
trainers along with professional yoga and zumba instructors also engaged the public as part of the festival.
Priyank Kharge, IT and BT Minister, said: “The protection of the environment is a cause of concern today and it is
events such as this that will create awareness among the public and lead to greater sustainability. It was great to
see the enthusiastic participation of so many people from across the city, coming forward to support this cause.
The festival was a community building activity aimed at the preservation of Bengaluru as one large team."
He said the use of electric cars/golf carts for senior citizens and pregnant women to access the event venue was a
great example of reiterating our commitment towards environment protection.
The festival also incorporated a free health check-up for the public alongside informative and interactive
workshops on important topics by citizens and organizations on various green initiatives including rain water
harvesting, waste management, pottery, terracotta jewellery etc.

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: Nayoooz
Online Link: https://www.nyoooz.com/news/bengaluru/899494/firstofitskind-habba-at-sankey-tank/
First-of-its-kind Habba at Sankey Tank
Summary: It was a festive mood at Sankey Tank on Sunday (August 20) where hundreds of people gathered to
participate in Namma Bengaluru Habba 2017, organised by the Tourism Department. Flyboarding and jet sking
were also part of the festival along with workshops on rainwater harvesting and waste management. The festival
was a one-of-its-kind green initiative aimed at creating awareness about environment preservation. Apart from
offering a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerizing art performances, such as
Yakshagana, the festival saw a range of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians,
face painters and caricature and tattoo artists.
It was a festive mood at Sankey Tank on Sunday (August 20) where hundreds of people gathered to participate in
Namma Bengaluru Habba 2017, organised by the Tourism Department. The festival was a one-of-its-kind green
initiative aimed at creating awareness about environment preservation. Apart from offering a peek into the rich
cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerizing art performances, such as Yakshagana, the festival saw a range
of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters and caricature and
tattoo artists , As Reported By Hindu.
According to the Newspaper,Flyboarding and jet sking were also part of the festival along with workshops on
rainwater harvesting and waste management..

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: The Vijaya Karnataka
Online Link: http://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bengalurucity/week-end-fun-in-namma-
bengaluru-habba/articleshow/60145456.cms
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Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: ProKerala.com
Online Link: http://www.prokerala.com/news/photos/namma-bengaluru-habba-bengaluru-festival-
293173.html
Namma Bengaluru Habba - Bengaluru Festival
Bengaluru: A man showcases a stunt at Sankey Lake during Namma Bengaluru Habba (Bengaluru Festival) jointly
organised by the Karnataka government in Bengaluru on Aug 20, 2017.

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: News47.in
Online Link: http://news47.in/namma-bengaluru-habba-namma-bengaluru-habba/
Namma Bengaluru Habba – ನಮ# $ೆಂಗಳ)ರು ಹಬ.
Namma Bengaluru Habba – ನಮ# $ೆಂಗಳ)ರು ಹಬ., a Grand Cultural Fest to Create Awareness about Preserving
Environment
Bengaluru: A grand cultural festival Namma Bengaluru Habba ನಮ# $ೆಂಗಳ)ರು ಹಬ. (Our Bangalore Festival) has
been selebrated at Sankey Tan in the city to create awareness on preserving the environment.
The festival was organized by the Karnataka Tourism Department, a group of about 20 artists have performed
traditional Yakshagana, drum dance and theatre. Several street musicians, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists
and painters too had attracted with their enchanting performances. The visitors were fortunate enough to cruise
around the lake with fly boards and jet skies.
Information Technology, Biotechnology and Tourism Minister Priyank M. Kharge said in a statement, “As
environment protection is a cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among public and
lead to greater sustainability.”
“It is great to see so many people participating in support of the cause. The fest is a community building activity to
preserve Bengaluru’s ecology,” Priyank Kharge added.

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: EenaduIndia
Online Link: http://www.eenaduindia.com/related/Namma-Bengaluru-Habba
'Namma Bengaluru Habba’
1,000 take part in green festival in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: About 1,000 people from all walks of life took part in a cultural festival titled 'Namma Bengaluru Habba'
(Our Bengaluru Festival) at the Sankey Tank here on Sunday to create awareness on preserving the environment.
Organised by the Karnataka Tourism Department, the fest had about 20

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: Seedhibaat
Online Link: http://seedhibaat.world/english/?p=2441
Namma Bengaluru Habba – ನಮ# $ೆಂಗಳ)ರು ಹಬ.
Bengaluru: (Seedi Baat News Service) A grand cultural festival Namma Bengaluru Habba ನಮ# $ೆಂಗಳ)ರು ಹಬ. (Our
Bangalore Festival) has been selebrated at Sankey Tan in the city to create awareness on preserving the
environment.
The festival was organized by the Karnataka Tourism Department, a group of about 20 artists have performed
traditional Yakshagana, drum dance and theatre. Several street musicians, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists
and painters too had attracted with their enchanting performances. The visitors were fortunate enough to cruise
around the lake with fly boards and jet skies.
Information Technology, Biotechnology and Tourism Minister Priyank M. Kharge said in a statement, “As
environment protection is a cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among public and
lead to greater sustainability.”
“It is great to see so many people participating in support of the cause. The fest is a community building activity to
preserve Bengaluru’s ecology,” Priyank Kharge added.

Date: 20/8/2017
Publication: UNI
Online Link: http://www.uniindia.com/photoes/144771.html
BENGALURU, AUG 20 (UNI):- Minister for Bengaluru Development and Town Planning K J George and MLA Priyank
M Kharge witnessing the Namma Bengaluru Habba festival organised by the state government at Sankey Tank, in
Bangaluru on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-63U

Date: 21/8/2017
Publication: Bhatkallys.com
Online Link: http://www.bhatkallys.com/state/1000-take-part-green-festival-bengaluru/
1,000 take part in green festival in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: About 1,000 people from all walks of life took part in a cultural festival titled ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ (Our Bengaluru Festival)
at the Sankey Tank here on Sunday to create awareness on preserving the environment.
Organised by the Karnataka Tourism Department, the fest had about 20 artistes who performed the traditional ‘Yakshagana’ theatre, and
drum dance ‘dollu kunita’, while apart from the street musicians, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists and painters, visitors had an
opportunity to cruise around the lake with fly boards and jet skis.
There were also 20 stalls and a flea market selling organic produce and eco-friendly products, including terracotta jewellery, natural soaps,
millet-based products and jute etc.
“As environment protection is a cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among public and lead to greater
sustainability,” said state Information Technology, Biotechnology and Tourism Minister Priyank M. Kharge in a statement.
“It is great to see so many people participating in support of the cause. The fest is a community building activity to preserve Bengaluru’s
ecology,” he added.

Date: 21/8/2017
Online Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/sankey-tank-hosts-green-habba-draws-
crowd/articleshow/60149168.cms
Sankey Tank hosts green habba, draws crowd
BENGALURU: Unlike usual days when the banks of Sankey Tank are dotted with regular walkers and joggers,
Sunday saw the area packed with visitors from across the city who came to be a part of the first ever Namma
Bengaluru Habba.
Organized by the state tourism department, the day-long event was aimed at increasing awareness about the
importance of environmental conservation.
Priyank Kharge, IT, BT, S&T minister, said, "The protection of the environment is a cause of concern today and such
events will create awareness among the public and lead to greater sustainability. It was great to see the
enthusiastic participation of people from across the city, coming forward to support this cause."
Visitors could choose to take part in a wide range of workshops on zero-waste, solid-waste management,
rainwater-harvesting, and green arts and crafts. They could also shop for organic products, clothes and foods in the
flea market and avail of free medical check-ups.
"It's great to see an event like this take place around Sankey Tank. Hopefully, this should encourage both the
people and the government to preserve other lakes and tanks in the city as well, so that they too become
pollutant-free," said Rohini C, a businessman.
The state's rich cultural heritage was on display with Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha performers stealing the show.
Usha Venkatraman, a resident of the area for 40 years, said, "They should organize such festivals at least twice a
year. Initially the tank and one of the surrounding parks were in a deplorable condition, but since its development
about 15 years ago, it's become lively once again," she said.
Vaishali Deepak, a volunteer for the Isha Foundation's Rally for Rivers initiative, said, "We aim to raise awareness
about the dying rivers in the country. Since we are facing water shortage, with our perennial rivers becoming
seasonal rivers, our main objective is to plant trees on both banks of these rivers. Sadhguru, founder of the Isha
Foundation, will drive through 16 states and meet with the chief ministers to raise awareness on this issue."
Ministers K J George, Sadananda Gowda and Krishna Byre Gowda also attended the event.

Date: 21/8/2017
Publication: The Times of India
Online Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/sankey-tank-hosts-green-habba-draws-
crowd/articleshow/60149168.cms
Sankey Tank hosts green habba, draws crowd
BENGALURU: Unlike usual days when the banks of Sankey Tank are dotted with regular walkers and joggers,
Sunday saw the area packed with visitors from across the city who came to be a part of the first ever Namma
Bengaluru Habba.
Organized by the state tourism department, the day-long event was aimed at increasing awareness about the
importance of environmental conservation.
Priyank Kharge, IT, BT, S&T minister, said, "The protection of the environment is a cause of concern today and such
events will create awareness among the public and lead to greater sustainability. It was great to see the
enthusiastic participation of people from across the city, coming forward to support this cause."
Visitors could choose to take part in a wide range of workshops on zero-waste, solid-waste management,
rainwater-harvesting, and green arts and crafts. They could also shop for organic products, clothes and foods in the
flea market and avail of free medical check-ups.
"It's great to see an event like this take place around Sankey Tank. Hopefully, this should encourage both the
people and the government to preserve other lakes and tanks in the city as well, so that they too become
pollutant-free," said Rohini C, a businessman.
The state's rich cultural heritage was on display with Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha performers stealing the show.
Usha Venkatraman, a resident of the area for 40 years, said, "They should organize such festivals at least twice a
year. Initially the tank and one of the surrounding parks were in a deplorable condition, but since its development
about 15 years ago, it's become lively once again," she said.
Vaishali Deepak, a volunteer for the Isha Foundation's Rally for Rivers initiative, said, "We aim to raise awareness
about the dying rivers in the country. Since we are facing water shortage, with our perennial rivers becoming
seasonal rivers, our main objective is to plant trees on both banks of these rivers. Sadhguru, founder of the Isha
Foundation, will drive through 16 states and meet with the chief ministers to raise awareness on this issue."
Ministers K J George, Sadananda Gowda and Krishna Byre Gowda also attended the event.

Date: 21/8/2017
Publication: The News Minute
Online Link: http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pics-hundreds-attend-namma-bengaluru-habba-
sankey-tank-67131
Even though the day experienced light drizzles a few times, it did not hamper the spirit of residents.

Hundreds of Bengalureans spent a relaxing, fun-filled Sunday at the first-of-its-kind day long Namma Bengaluru
Habba organised by the Karnataka government at the Sankey tank.
Even though the day experienced light drizzles a few times, it did not hamper the spirit of residents.
People from all walks of life attended the festival and there was plenty for everyone's liking. From food stalls
selling all kinds of mouth-watering fares to kiosks selling jewellery, art, clothes and locally made products, the
Habba was a total hit. There were also cultural programmes that had been organised for the crowd.
Kavitha, a resident of Mattikere, had come to the Habba with her husband Raghu and their son.
"It is so much fun. It's colourful and amazing," the couple said.
Deepika, Harshita and Yashika, three friends, had a perfect Sunday outing at the fest.
"My brother is part of the team which is managing the event. And so we came here," Yashika said as the trio
gorged on ice creams.
Residents from different parts of the city flocked to the habba with friends and family.
KV Ramesh, a businessman, who lives in Malleswaram, and his wife Sujatha are regular walkers at Sankey Tank.
Today was, however, a different experience for them.
"We come here regularly. But today it is so lovely. And the food street is new and quite nice and we didn't have to
go too far," Sujatha said.
The organisers of the Habba also made arrangements to avoid littering and ensured that the venue does not turn
into a dump at the end of the fest.
Here are some pictures from the event.

Date: 21/8/2017
Publication: News Gram
Online Link: https://www.newsgram.com/green-festival-bengaluru-1000-people/
‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ : Green Festival in Bengaluru Witnesses 1,000 people taking part in the event . Read
more at: https://www.newsgram.com/green-festival-bengaluru-1000-people/
The fest had about 20 artists who performed the traditional ‘Yakshagana’ theatre and drum dance dollu kunita
Visitors had an opportunity to cruise around the lake with fly boards and jet skis As environment protection is a
cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among the public and lead to greater
sustainability Bengaluru, August 21, 2017: About 1,000 people from all walks of life took part in a cultural festival
titled ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ (Our Bengaluru Festival) at the Sankey Tank here on Sunday to create awareness
on the protection of environment. Organised by the Karnataka Tourism Department, the fest had about 20 artists
who performed the traditional ‘Yakshagana’ theatre, and drum dance ‘dollu kunita’, while apart from the street
musicians, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists and painters, visitors had an opportunity to cruise around the lake
with fly boards and jet skis. There were also 20 stalls and a flea market selling organic produce and eco-friendly
products, including terracotta jewellery, natural soaps, millet-based products and jute etc. “As environmental
protection is a cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among the public and lead to
greater sustainability,” said state Information Technology, Biotechnology and Tourism Minister Priyank M. Kharge in
a statement. “It is great to see so many people participating in support of the cause. The fest is a community
building activity to preserve Bengaluru’s ecology,” he added. (IANS). Read more at:
https://www.newsgram.com/green-festival-bengaluru-1000-people/

Date: 21/8/2017
Publication: Gulf Times
Online Link: http://www.gulf-times.com/story/560921/1-000-take-part-in-green-festival
1,000 take part in green festival
More than 1,000 people from all walks of life took part in a cultural festival titled ‘Namma Bengaluru Habba’ (Our Bengaluru
Festival) at the Sankey Tank lake here yesterday to create awareness on preserving the environment.
Organised by the Karnataka Tourism Department, the festival had about 20 artistes who performed the traditional
‘Yakshagana’ theatre, and drum dance ‘dollu kunita’.
There were also shows by street musicians, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists and painters. Visitors had an opportunity
to cruise around the lake with fly boards and jet skis.
There were also 20 stalls and a flea market selling organic produce and eco-friendly products, including terracotta jewellery,
natural soaps, millet-based products and jute.
“As environment protection is a cause of concern, it is events like these that will create awareness among public and lead to
greater sustainability,” said state Information Technology, Biotechnology and Tourism Minister Priyank M Kharge.
“It is great to see so many people participating in support of the cause. The festival is a community building activity to
preserve Bengaluru’s ecology,” he added in a statement.

Date: 22/8/2017
Online Link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/a-green-festival-for-a-
cause/articleshow/60157742.cms
A green festival for a cause
Sunday evening at Sankey Tank turned out to be quite the experience for the 80,000 odd people at the Namma
Bengaluru Habba.
The brainchild of the state tourism ministry, led by Minister for IT, BT, S & T, Priyank Kharge, the event was
conceptualized by Bengaluru-based Oum Pradutt and team.
"What we were able to offer was nothing short of an international street festival, as the ministry approved all our
concepts and that was the greatest impetus," says Oum, adding, "The initiative came about because people have
been complaining about the sorry state of lakes, with some even frothing, and the general question about what
can be done. It's not enough for us to sit back and blame the government and other civic bodies, because it has to
be community driven. For instance, if I live near a lake and want to protect it, then I have to contribute towards
that. We thought that we needed to get people involved and sensitize them about the dos and don'ts around a
lake. What can you do to not pollute and conserve a lake? The festival was curated with that in mind."
The day-long affair, had something for everyone and was completely green. "For starters, there was no plastic. The
banners were eco-friendly and made of cloth or canvas. The food outlets, most of which had organic offerings,
served on biodegradable plates, while water counters every 50 metres apart urged people to use their own sippers
and have them refilled. The flea market was organic and the workshops were about subjects as diverse as having

seed ganeshas that you plant instead of immersing after the festivities and grow a tree, to sustainable
development, terrace gardening and e-waste management, among many others," he explains.
Vistors to the fest were also treated to music and art extravaganzas, as well as activites in jewellery making, finger
puppet making, etc. The highlight of the event, says Shabbeer Ahmed, who hosted it, was the flyboard acrobatics
by a professional, as well as the laser projection that was done on a screen of water.
"The content was all about lakes, including the inception of Sankey tank, the species of birds that nest here, the
trees surrounding it and preservation, etc.," says Oum.
The entire stretch from Bashyam Circle to the other end was cordoned off with the support of residents'
associations. "This would have never been possible without citizen participation. Equally commendable is the
support of civic bodies — from power supply to garbage management, traffic control, law and order and safety
measures," he signs off.
Date: 22/8/2017
Online Link: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/629081/backed-art-amp-craft-namma.html
Backed by art & craft, Namma Bengaluru Habba sees crowdswell
Parts of Sankey Road and the premises of Sankey Tank turned into a hub of festivities on Sunday as art and culture brought by
Namma Bengaluru Habba made the weekend a memorable affair for many.
The overcast sky did not deter nearly 80,000 people streamed in to the park throughout the morning and strolled along the walker’s
path punctuated by stalls. Those who had enough of art and craft in the stalls stood at a corner watching a 30-minute Yakshagana
performance.
Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge, Bengaluru Development Minister K J George, MLAs C N Ashwath Narayan and N A Harris came
to the park and took a walk. George couldn’t contain the surprise when a flyboard performer rose up from the water right in front of
them and stayed at a height of 25 feet. The leaders took a selfie with the flyboard surfer in the background.
The pathway along the lake was bedecked with flags of different colours. Artists and craftsmen exhibited their work and talked to
curious visitors with enthusiasm. “We wanted this to be people’s event. So we kept it very informal,” said Kharge.
“It took some effort to convince our son give up a cricket match and come here,” said Sankalp Mitra and Sneha, showing their 10-
year-old son backpedalling a decorated cycle rickshaw. “More events like this should be organised to engage the public in art.
Otherwise, we are left with shopping malls and movies,” they said.
The stalls near the west entrance in Malleshwaram had various art and craft workshops. Techies Pallavi Kerla and Sunaina Kotekar
held ‘Decoupage workshop’ showing how to paint bottles and wooden materials through coloured papers. “Painting is my hobby and
these platforms are really helpful in showcasing our talents,” Sunaina said.
There were ‘classes’ where children learnt various skills ranging from making clay pots to weaving coconut leaves as well as

traditional screen printing.
Many did not come for the activities but just to experience the festive mood. “I hope there will be an event like this every month with
the same spirit. The focus should be on art and craft and less on decoration for which the government has to spend a lot. Walking
here itself is a joy compared to driving on the congested Sankey Road,” said Raghavendra M, a banker.

INDEX - November 2017
Sl No Publications Date
1 The New Indian Express 24/12/2017
2 Vijaya Karnataka 24/12/2017
4 Samyuktha karnataka 24/12/2017
5 Vijayavani 24/12/2017
6 Vishwavani 24/12/2017
7 Sanjevani 24/12/2017
8 Sanjevani 24/12/2017
9 Eenadu 24/12/2017
11 The Times of India 25/12/2017
14 Economic Times 25/12/2017
15 Deccan Herald 25/12/2017
17 Deccan Chronicle 25/12/2017
20 Bangalore Mirror 25/12/2017
21 Prajavani 25/12/2017
22 Prajavani 25/12/2017

27 Vishwavani 25/12/2017
28 VIjayavani 25/12/2017
32 Udayavani 25/12/2017
33 Kannada Prabha 25/12/2017
38 Hosadigantha 25/12/2017
41 Samyuktha Karnataka 25/12/2017
42 Sakshi 25/12/2017
43 Sakshi 25/12/2017
44 Andhrajyothy 25/12/2017
45 Eenadu 25/12/2017

Press Release:
BRAND BENGALURU TO GIVE CITY A NEW IDENTITY, A NEW LOOK
Bengaluru joins New York City, Melbourne, Singapore, and other global cities to have its own tourism logo. The
Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka will unveil the crowd-sourced design.
On December 24, 2017, Bengaluru will wear its brightest, best colours, and take on a new identity.
The Government of Karnataka, and its Department of Tourism, will unveil the city’s very own identity - a unique design
that will firmly establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourist map, and give every resident a sense of pride. The identity
will be unveiled at an exclusive street festival - the Namma Bengaluru Habba, at the Vidhana Soudha.
Namma Bengaluru a city of vibrant cultures , colours and flavours. A city with timeless beauty, majestic architecture,
heritage, lush parks this where the old and new coexist. As the world’s most dynamic city, today Bengaluru is constantly
on the move. While staying true to itself, the city inspires its people to aspire and reach for their goals. Indeed a city that
lets you be you. Celebrate the city that celebrates you.
It is all these that the Department of Tourism will capitalise on, in its push to take Bengaluru forward, and to reiterate its
commitment to the city and its unique culture and heritage, and showcase the art, music, tradition, technology, and food
that has made Bengaluru the fastest growing metropolis in the country.
Shri Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Tourism and IT/BT, explained the reasons for the identity. He said, “Like ‘I love New
York’, New York is written in a particular way; London, Amsterdam, Lyon, Melbourne is written in a particular way. How
do I start identifying Bengaluru outside?”
“Today, after months of brainstorming and planning, we have the perfect identity that captures the spirit of the city and
its people. What’s more, the design comes from the very people of the city. It is a crowd-sourced, creative identity that
truly represents the deep connection the city and its residents have. "The logo will help to leverage Bengaluru's identity
better and create a brand value that could, in turn, stimulate the economy and create jobs by attracting more footfall,"
he added.
The final logo was one of many submitted by citizens, designers, and others in an open, transparent contest. The
department of tourism and the city’s Tourism Advisory Committee gave extensive briefing and advice, and let the
creative speak for itself.
Shri Kharge, talking about the design, said, “Brand Bengaluru is not just in its coffee shops and shopping malls. It is in
every citizen and in every street and locality. The new logo will bring that forward, provide an opportunity for citizens -
both the old and the new, the newcomer and the long timer, to really get in touch with the city and its ethos.”
Now, the logo will be unveiled through a unique street festival - the Namma Bengaluru Habba.
To be inaugurated by the honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramiah, the festival will be held against the
magnificent backdrop of the Vidhana Soudha - the symbol of Karnataka’s stable and people-centric government.
Namma Bengaluru Habba will be a traffic-free, safe and secure public space for the citizens. Performances, artists, arts,
handicrafts, organic markets, and more will create the lively setting against which each visitor will reaffirm their faith and
belief in the city, and join others in creating a sustainable, dynamic future.

Movie screenings, live performances, storytelling sessions, interactive workshops and more will bring together family
and friends, and help turn strangers into friends.
The festival will also feature special performances to showcase the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Karnataka, and to
take visitors back - if only for a short while - into the city’s past.
And for those looking for great bargains, there will be over 20 stalls and a flea market. The highlight of the stalls will be
organic and eco-friendly products including terracotta jewellery, natural soaps, organic grains including millets and millet
based products, jute, plants, and handicrafts. Food trucks and stalls will cater to every craving.
A great festival, and an all new identity - just what is needed for Bengaluru - the most vibrant metropolis in the country.
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For Further details kindly contact Soumya/Nayanthara: 9741127457/9739337033

Date: 24/12/2017
Page: 4

Date: 24/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 24/12/2017
Page: 4 Supplements

Date: 24/12/2017
Publication: Samyukta Karnataka
Page: 4

Date: 24/12/2017
Publication: Vijayavani
Page: 5

Date: 24/12/2017
Publication: Sanjayavani
Page: 1

Date: 24/12/2017
Publication: Sanjayavani
Page: 2

Date: 24/12/2017
Publication: Eenadu
Page: 9

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 3

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 3 Supplements

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: The Economic Times
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1A

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2B

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Bangalore Mirror
Page: 5

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page:Suppliment 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1A

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Vishwavani
Page:5

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Page:5

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 5

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Udayavani
Page: 5

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2A

Date: 25/12/2017
Page:2B

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 2C

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 1A

Date: 25/12/2017
Page: 4

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Samyuktha Karnataka
Page: 2

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Sakshi
Page: 1

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Sakshi
Page:5

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Andhrajyothy
Page: 10

Date: 25/12/2017
Publication: Eenadu
Page: 1

Date: 26/12/2017
Publication: The Times of india
Page: 1

Date: 26/12/2017
Page: 5

Date: 26/12/2017
Page: 1

INDEX
SL NO PUBLICATION DATE
1 The Hindu 24/12/17
3 erccan herald 24/12/17
4 Hindusthan Times 24/12/17
5 Scroll.in 25/12/17
6 Yourstory 25/12/17
7 NDTV 25/12/17
8 Siasat 25/12/17
9 DD News 25/12/17
10 Firstpost 25/12/17
11 The Economic Times 25/12/17
12 Bangalore mirror 25/12/17
13 The Hindu 25/12/17
14 The Hindu Business Line 25/12/17
17 The New Indian Express(Indulge) 25/12/17
18 Outlook 25/12/17
19 Bloomberg Quint 25/12/17
20 Bloomberg Quint 25/12/17
21 Deccan Chronicle 25/12/17
22 Mensxp 25/12/17
23 Newsx 25/12/17
24 The Hindu 25/12/17
26 Alive For Football 25/12/17

27 The Insider car News 25/12/17
28 10Thousandcouples 25/12/17
29 Odisha TV 25/12/17
30 Nayi Duniya 25/12/17
31 Jaagaran 25/12/17
32 Azab Gazab 25/12/17
33 Newburgh Gazette 25/12/17
37 POlimer News 25/12/17
38 Nashman 25/12/17
39 India Today 26/12/17
40 Brinkwire 26/12/17
41 The Hindu 26/12/17
42 SME Times 26/12/17
43 The Pioneer 26/12/17
44 Bharath Khabar 28/12/17

Date: 24/12/17
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/vidhana-soudha-to-open-gates-for-bengaluru-
habba/article22185082.ece

Date: 24/12/17
Link: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/dec/24/theres-more-to-brand-bluru-
than-just-it-1735727.html

Date: 24/12/17
Publication: Derccan herald
Link: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/649832/bengaluru-habba-begins.html

Date: 24/12/17
Publication: Hindusthan Times
Link: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengaluru-becomes-the-first-indian-city-to-have-its-
own-logo/story-hQ63uOnNU0wh9ptZoPeq7J.html

Date:25/12/17
Publication: Scroll.in
Link: https://scroll.in/latest/862676/be-you-bengaluru-becomes-the-first-indian-city-to-get-its-own-logo
‘Be you’: Bengaluru becomes the first Indian city to get its own logo

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Yourstory
Link: https://yourstory.com/2017/12/india-city-logo/
Bengaluru joins New York, Melbourne and Singapore, gets its own logo

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: NDTV
Link: https://www.ndtv.com/bangalore-news/bengaluru-now-has-a-logo-of-its-own-this-is-how-it-looks-
like-1791714#Comments

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Siasat
Link: https://www.siasat.com/news/tourism-logo-promote-brand-bengaluru-unveiled-1287068/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: DD News
Link: http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Bengaluru%20Logo%20Be%20U

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Firstpost
Link: http://www.firstpost.com/india/bengaluru-becomes-first-indian-city-to-have-its-own-logo-joins-
club-of-global-metros-like-new-york-paris-berlin-4274265.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: The Economic Times
Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bengaluru-becomes-first-city-to-
get-its-own-logo/brand-bengaluru/slideshow/62239229.cms

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Bangalore mirror
Link: http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/bangalore/others/a-brand-new-
habba/articleshow/62234073.cms

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/when-vidhana-soudha-precincts-were-thrown-
open-to-the-public/article22271829.ece

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
Link: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/india-first-bengaluru-gets-a-logo-be-
u/article10001981.ece

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/dec/25/bengaluru-celebrates-its-
culture-diversity-1736274.html

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/dec/25/bengaluru-gets-brand-identity-
with-its-own-new-logo-1736272.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: The New Indian Express (Indulge)
Link: http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/dec/25/bengaluru-gets-brand-identity-
with-its-own-new-logo-1736272.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Outlook
Link: https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/be-u-bengaluru-becomes-indias-first-city-to-have-
its-own-logo/305946

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Bloomberg Quint
Link: https://www.thequint.com/news/india/bengaluru-gets-its-own-logo

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Bloomberg Quint
Link: https://www.thequint.com/news/india/bengaluru-news-city-first-to-get-its-own-logo-farmers-
mahadayi-protest

Date: 25/12/17
Link: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/251217/logo-captures-true-essence-of-
namma-bengaluru-priyank-kharge.html

Date: 25/12/17
Link: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/251217/new-logos-clarion-call-be-
you.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Mensxp
Link: https://www.mensxp.com/social-hits/news/41550-bengaluru-becomes-the-first-indian-city-to-get-
a-logo-joins-the-league-of-new-york-london.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Newsx
Link: http://www.newsx.com/regional/karnataka-tourism-ministry-unveiles-tourism-logo-promote-
brand-bengaluru

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/surge-in-tourist-
traffic/article22273589.ece

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/649984/drones-keep-close-watch.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Alive For Football
Link: http://aliveforfootball.com/2017/12/be-u-bengaluru-becomes-indias-first-city-to-have-its-own/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: The Insider Car News
Link: http://theinsidercarnews.com/2017/12/25/bengaluru-gets-its-official-logo-first-indian-city-to-
have/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: 10Thousandcouples
Link: http://10thousandcouples.com/2017/12/brand-bengaluru-gets-new-logo/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Odishatv.in
Link: http://odishatv.in/entertainment/brand-bengaluru-to-have-own-crowed-source-logo-263511

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Nayi Duniya
Link: https://naidunia.jagran.com/national-bengaluru-gets-brand-identity-and-logo-becomes-first-city-
of-country-1469925

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Jaagaran
Link: https://www.jagran.com/news/national-bengaluru-is-india-first-city-who-got-its-own-logo-
17255592.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Azab Gazab
Link: https://azabgazab.com/2017/12/bengaluru-logo/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Newburgh Gazette
Link: http://newburghgazette.com/2017/12/25/bengaluru-becomes-the-first-indian-city-to-have-its-
own-logo/

Date: 25/12/17
Link: https://vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com/district/bengalurucity/namma-bengaluru-habba-at-
bangalore/articleshow/62233258.cms

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/brand-bengaluru-logo-will-be-launched-today-at-
namma-bengaluru-habba/307251.html

Date: 25/12/17
Link: http://www.prajavani.net/news/article/2017/12/25/542496.html

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Polimer News
Link:https://www.polimernews.com/%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%
E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E
0%AE%95%E0%AF%81-%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B-
%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%BF/

Date: 25/12/17
Publication: Nashman
Link: http://nasheman.in/bengaluru-becomes-first-city-in-india-to-have-its-own-logo/

Date: 26/12/17
Publication: India Today
Link: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bangalore-1st-indian-city-to-get-logo/1/1117929.html

Date: 26/12/17
Publication: Brinkwire
Link: http://en.brinkwire.com/48514/be-u-bengaluru-becomes-indias-first-city-to-have-its-own-logo/

Date: 26/12/17
Publication:The Hindu
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/palace-flower-show-turns-out-
to-be-a-hit/article22279299.ece

Date: 26/12/17
Publication:SME Times
Link: http://www.smetimes.in/smetimes/news/indian-economy-news/2017/Dec/26/tourism-logo-to-
promote-brand-bengaluru-unveiled26121708.html

Date: 27/12/17
Publication: The Pioneer
Link: http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/edit/branding-bengaluru.html

Date: 28/12/17
Publication: Bharath Khabar
Link: https://bharatkhabar.com/the-countrys-first-city-to-build-its-own-logo-is-included-in-the-list-of-
cities-like-bengaluru-new-york/

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