Bengaluru: A violent gang rivalry on the outskirts of the city took a tragic turn when an innocent youth was allegedly attacked with machetes by a group that mistook him for a rival member. The victim, who had no connection to the feud, is now battling for his life at a private hospital.Nineteen-year-old Rakshith, a…
The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district. The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district. The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district. The injured has been identified as Kuber Surpur, a resident of Vijayapura district. The injured has…
Actress Aishwarya stated that this is not the first time she has faced harassment by the same individual. BENGALURU: Kannada actor and former reality show contestant Aishwarya Sindhogi has approached the police alleging sustained online harassment, claiming she has been receiving abusive comments and messages from fake social media accounts in what she suspects is…
A file photo of one of the mines in Karnataka Mining hills in Sandoor in Bellary district Bengaluru: Cracking the whip on illegal mining and entrenched local networks, the Karnataka government on Monday ordered a complete overhaul of the mines and geology dept, transferring nearly 80 per cent of its workforce in one sweeping move….
Growing up in Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland), Lungelo Nxumalo was used to a slow-paced life, surrounded by mountains and close-knit communities. His hometown, and Bengaluru, with its traffic, huge population, and fast life, are worlds apart, says the undergraduate student at Gitam (Deemed to be University). What transformed this bustling…
BENGALURU: As the state stares at a potential drought, with monsoon rainfall running 60% below normal in several taluks, chief minister DK Shivakumar faces an administrative and political challenge that carries striking echoes of his mentor, the late SM Krishna.Shivakumar has already sounded the alarm, advising farmers to delay sowing and warning that reservoir water…
Banners have been put up to mark the birthdays of Union minister of state for railways, V Somanna and his son Arun Somanna, blocking footpath access at several locations in Vijayanagar Bengaluru: The streets of Vijayanagar are once again dotted with flex banners of various shapes and sizes, along with towering cut-outs and posters at…
Kristu Jayanti University opens 14-acre campus on airport road Bengaluru: Kristu Jayanti University will open a 14-acre campus dedicated to its management and technology programmes on Chagalatti, Bagalur, on Airport Road. The campus will be inaugurated Monday.The new campus, which comes within a year of the institution receiving a deemed-to-be university status, houses academic blocks,…
Karnataka high court High Court of Karnataka in Bangalore on Saturday. Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court has quashed the acquisition of over 10 acres of land in Bengaluru South taluk, holding that the nearly four-decade-old proceedings were vitiated by fraud, suppression of material facts, and manipulation of official records.The acquisition involved two parcels measuring 5…
Bengaluru: Over 40 rescued dogs were put up for adoption at Bengaluru East City Corporation’s Adopt Me–Second Innings campaign Saturday. The event saw participation from 17 animal rescuers, who brought dogs rescued from abandonment, accidents and cruelty.Officials said four dogs were adopted on the spot, while the adoption process for four more is in the…
