Bengaluru: The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has taken a significant step towards restructuring the state’s power sector. It has notified draft regulations that provide non-discriminatory access to transmission and distribution networks.Experts say the move could accelerate the entry of private players and lay the groundwork for competition in a sector long dominated by state-owned…
Bengaluru: Motorists travelling through Kengeri and adjoining areas Saturday should brace for traffic congestion and diversions as the inauguration of Major Arterial Road and Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations are expected to draw 50,000 people.Kengeri traffic police said restrictions will be in force from 6am to 4pm for the programme, to be inaugurated by chief minister DK…
Miles to go on disabled access to railways Bengaluru: While digitalisation of the Divyangjan concession card has eased train travel for many, implementation challenges and accessibility gaps continue to affect commuters. Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have welcomed the move but are calling for more accessibility-focused reforms and inclusive infrastructure development across the railway network.Until recently,…
Bengaluru: A 45-year-old businessman, who was arrested earlier this year in a high-profile extortion and threat letter case, was found dead by suicide in an apartment near Hosakerehalli late Wednesday night.Vaishak Upadhyaya was found hanging in a flat at Elegant Terrace Apartments. The flat was rented by actress Krishi Thapanda, with whom he was friends….
Times News NetworkBengaluru: Mount Carmel College (Autonomous) has been conferred deemed-to-be university status, marking a significant milestone for the 78-year-old institution.Addressing the media, Sr Jose Lynette, president of Mount Carmel Educational Society, described the achievement as a historic moment for the institution. She said the new status would significantly enhance the college’s academic and research…
Bengaluru: What began as a promising connection on a dating app ended in betrayal for a 28-year-old private firm employee, who alleged her private moments were uploaded to adult websites after a man she met online suddenly went incommunicado.The accused, whom she trusted after months of interaction, allegedly blocked all communication when the intimate videos…
Bengaluru: Repeated disruptions on Namma Metro have triggered demands for a comprehensive safety and maintenance audit of the network, amid growing concerns over its reliability.The latest disruption Tuesday evening, caused by a fault in the third-rail system at Cubbon Park station, forced Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) to suspend services on an underground section…
Disruption in Metro services again Bengaluru: Services on Metro’s Purple Line witnessed another disruption Thursday evening after a train developed a door-related technical fault at Cubbon Park station.All passengers were deboarded from the train and asked to board a subsequent one. The incident resulted in delays and overcrowding on platforms for some time.Ashwin Kumar TA,…
A TOI inspection found 12 garbage blackspots, damaged footpaths, and widespread encroachment along the Kanakapura Road corridor Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar has the option of travelling through Kanakapura Road in a zero-traffic convoy to reach his home constituency or take the Metro train to exit the city. But for thousands of residents navigating the…
Evelyn Ann AbrahamFor a city known for its relentless work culture, Bengaluru has always found ways to slow down and come together. From evening walks in Cubbon Park to the easy rhythm of Church Street and the café-lined lanes of Indiranagar, the city has long been defined by places that exist beyond the boundaries of…
