Bengaluru: A govt-appointed inquiry committee has identified construction debris, piled-up soil and a nearby cricket practice facility as the reasons behind the collapse of the Bowring Hospital compound wall that killed seven people during heavy rain and strong winds in the city on April 29. The inquiry committee was led by Bengaluru Urban district deputy…
Bengaluru: The gelatin scare on PM Narendra Modi’s route to the Art of Living Foundation took a serious turn with the suspicious carton box — seized on Sunday with gelatin sticks, matchsticks, and camphor — also containing batteries, wires, a real-time clock and an LCD display.On Sunday and Monday, police maintained the box had only…
Shortage of Auto LPG and CNG has left thousands of Auto richshaw drivers stranded causing transport disruption several parts of the city as several LPG gas stations in Bangalore on Thursday. Bengaluru: Autorickshaw and taxi operators across Karnataka have urged both the state and Union govts to provide immediate financial assistance and policy support in…
Bengaluru: Reportedly upset after his mother passed away last year, a 33-year-old public works department (PWD) engineer Monday jumped to his death from the hilltop at Devarayanadurga in Tumakuru district.Manju Prasad, resident of Satyamangala in Tumakuru and working with Pavagada PWD, is survived by wife and 10-day-old newborn.Police said Prasad left home in the morning,…
Bengaluru: A 23-year-old courier-delivery person was stabbed by four men for honking when they blocked the road near his house in Banaswadi, east Bengaluru.According to the complaint filed by Appu, a resident of Sathyanagar, the incident happened between 10pm and 10.30pm on May 9. He was returning home after work when the gang refused to…
Bengaluru: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara Tuesday said the state govt was ready to hand over the gelatin probe to NIA, which is seeking details of the investigation.Stating the Karnataka police did a “good job” by finding gelatin sticks ahead of the PM’s visit to Bengaluru on Sunday morning, he said the case is under…
Bengaluru: Prices of diethyl phthalate (DEP), a chemical derivative of crude oil imported largely from Iran, have surged from Rs 100 per kg in Jan to Rs 180 per kg. DEP is a key ingredient in perfumes and agarbattis as it acts as a solvent and fixative, helping fragrance oils dissolve properly and retain aroma…
Karnataka submitted its proposal nearly six months ago, seeking support to roll out 1,250 high-capacity charging stations. Bengaluru: In a major boost to Karnataka’s electric mobility ambitions, the Centre Tuesday approved the state’s proposal to establish 1,243 EV-charging stations under PM E-Drive scheme, paving the way for largescale expansion of charging infrastructure across the state.The…
Bengaluru’s mango frenzy has officially begun, with crowds flocking to the city’s annual farmer’s market in search of fresh, chemical-free mangoes at competitive prices. The excitement comes amid hopes that export disruptions this season could lead to a dip in prices for several popular varieties. Though I usually buy mangoes from my neighbourhood store, purchasing…
Bengaluru: The rapid rise of C Vijay Joseph’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu has triggered a fresh revival debate within JD(S), with sections of the party now pushing for a stronger regional identity and reduced dependence on BJP ahead of the 2028 assembly elections. Sources say TVK’s ability to rapidly mobilise regional sentiment…
