Bengaluru: The driver of a multi-utility vehicle was killed and four block education officers heading to the city from Mysuru were injured when their vehicle rammed a truck coming from the opposite direction on Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway near Channapatna Monday morning.The deceased is Anand M from Mysuru. “The MUV’s front tyre exploded near Mudugere junction…
Bengaluru: A blessing from two self-styled Naga sadhus turned into an expensive lesson for a businessman, who allegedly lost his gold ring to a clever distraction theft in Vijayanagar.RPC Layout resident Arun Sripadrao, 55, told police the incident occurred on June 12 when he visited the office of his friend, Deepa, on the service road….
Bengaluru: The govt Monday issued a fresh order expanding the exemption for obtaining permanent electricity connections. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of homeowners across the state who were affected by earlier notifications and eligibility conditions.Under the revised order, owners of completed residential buildings constructed on plots measuring up to 2,400 sqft, with a…
A detailed bill recognising walking and cycling as rights has existed since 2021, but years of inaction have prevented its safeguards from reaching Karnataka’s streets. Bengaluru: More than four years before the Supreme Court observed that safe walking is part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 21 and 19(1)(d), Karnataka had prepared a draft…
For a while now, following the comedy scene has meant navigating an endless cycle of outrage, cancellations and culture-war debates. With comedians constantly second-guessing themselves, the genre seemed to be losing one of its most essential qualities: spontaneity. That anxiety intensified earlier this year when India’s Got Latent itself was swept into controversy over allegedly…
In a city known for embracing diversity, Sunday showcased Bengaluru at its most colourful bringing together a single day of celebration. Bengaluru witnessed a rare convergence of celebrations, as the city marked International Yoga Day, World Music Day, World Motorcycle Day and Pride Month—each drawing thousands of participants across different corners of the city. From…
Bengaluru: Power supply will be interrupted in several parts of the city Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm, due to emergency maintenance works being carried out by KPTCL at 66/11KV RBI Layout and Adugodi sub-station.Affected areas: RBI Layout, Kothanur, JP Nagar 5th Phase, Shreyas Colony, Gaurav Nagar, Nataraja Layout, Nrupathunga Nagar, Jambusavari Dinne, Chunchaghatta, Brigade Millennium…
Bengaluru: Power supply will be interrupted in several parts of the city Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm, due to emergency maintenance works being carried out by KPTCL at 66/11KV RBI Layout and Adugodi sub-station.Affected areas: RBI Layout, Kothanur, JP Nagar 5th Phase, Shreyas Colony, Gaurav Nagar, Nataraja Layout, Nrupathunga Nagar, Jambusavari Dinne, Chunchaghatta, Brigade Millennium…
Chief minister DK Shivakumar at an event in Bengaluru Bengaluru: The govt has put the proposal of creating a dedicated department for non-resident Indians on hold amid concerns that its functions may overlap with existing departments handling investments and entrepreneurship.The proposal, backed by chief minister DK Shivakumar as part of a broader effort to attract…
TO BE USED WITH LOGOBengaluru: The lure of 300% returns cost a retired professional over Rs 2 crore after he allegedly fell victim to a sophisticated investment fraud operated through social media, WhatsApp groups, and a fake trading portal. The scammers posed as market experts and investment advisers, convincing him to invest crores in what…
