Of the more than 1,035 acres of temple land that has been enroached, the govt has so far recovered only about 314 acres Bengaluru: The drive to document and protect temple properties has uncovered encroachments on more than 1,035 acres of land, but the govt has so far recovered only about 314 acres, prompting deputy…
Heaps of hazardous medical waste, including syringes, vials, gloves, PPE kits and expired drugs, litter the canal leading to Yantaganahalli Lake in Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural district, prompting quick official action. Bengaluru: Sending a strong message against environmental violations in rural areas, the Karnataka govt on Friday directed officials to initiate criminal proceedings against those polluting…
Bengaluru: A brazen mobile phone snatching in the heart of the city took a dramatic turn when one of the accused collapsed and died shortly after fleeing the scene, while his accomplice was taken into police custody.The incident occurred on 14th Cross in Cubbonpete, near Majestic, around 5.30pm on June 16. Advocate Basavaraju M, a…
Chewing food became a daily challenge for 59-year-old KN Srinivasa after a Bengaluru dental clinic allegedly extracted a tooth he relied on without seeking his consent Bengaluru: For KN Srinivasa, 59, a visit to a dental clinic for a damaged tooth ended with the loss of another tooth he depended on for chewing, two failed…
Bengaluru: The high court has granted relief to VINP Distilleries and Sugars Ltd, directing state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) to consider its plea seeking enhanced procurement of ethanol under the Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26 programme.Justice M Nagaprasanna directed Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to…
BengaluruA visibly embarrassed BJP and JD(S) on Friday took contrasting steps in the cross voting fiasco that occurred at the legislative council elections held on June 18.The final tally of cross voting stands at 11 MLAs from the BJP and JD(S) alliance, with another invalidating his vote.According to the BJP three MLAs cross voted from…
Bengaluru: For years, 66-year-old Rajanna HG was a familiar face outside the Anjaneya temple in Nandini Layout’s II Block-North, where he earned his livelihood by selling fresh flowers. As his trade relied heavily on quick transactions, Rajanna required a steady supply of loose change. Once a month, like clockwork, he would visit the bank to…
BENGALURU: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Friday defended the state’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, asserting that Karnataka would continue to pursue its interests through legal means while responding to the Tamil Nadu assembly’s resolution opposing the project. “The Tamil Nadu government is free to pass whatever resolution they want. It is not our business what…
The ruling Congress won five of the seven seats in the Karnataka legislative council elections on Thursday, with alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) ranks helping the party exceed its expected numbers. (Image Credit: TNN) BENGALURU: The ruling Congress won five of the seven seats in the Karnataka legislative council elections on Thursday, with alleged…
Bengaluru: BDA is set to plant 15 lakh native saplings across the city on June 27 under its Green Bengaluru initiative, with an aim of creating a Guinness world record.The plantation drive, being organised on the occasion of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti, will be held at Shivaram Karanth Layout, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout and Banashankari 6th Stage…
