File photo of DK Shivakumar Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a…
Bengaluru: A constable attached to Byatarayanapura traffic police station won appreciation from netizens after a `buddy carry’ video in which he is seen helping a person with disablity (PwD) in a waterlogged road went viral.The incident occurred around 7:30pm Friday when water started overflowing onto Mysuru Road. Constable HM Anil was manning traffic opposite KSRTC…
Bengaluru: Two miscreants involved in a series of thefts across the city were arrested and five two-wheelers and eight gas cylinders were recovered from them.The arrested are Syed Afzal alias Pandey, 27, employee at a mutton stall, and Syed Touhid, 19, auto driver.On March 28, the miscreants robbed Shivu, 23, a mason from Raichur who…
Bengaluru: Two men were arrested by city police for allegedly deceiving customers by serving beef while claiming it was mutton.The accused are Jijoo Alexander from Byrati village and Shibu KB from Tippanna Layout. Hailing from Kerala and residing in a rented house in Byrati, they owned Aisiri Hub Kayaloram Restaurant at Bommenahalli, police said.An officer…
Bengaluru: With South Western Railway (SWR) set to replace the concrete slab at Lowry Road underbridge (RUB) near KR Pura railway station, several major roads in and around the area will be closed next week.The stretch leading towards Ramamurthy Nagar and ITI Colony through the RUB will be closed from June 4 (Thursday) till June…
Bengaluru: Three years ago, when DK Shivakumar invited Bengalureans to share ideas for his ambitious ‘Brand Bengaluru’ vision, the response was overwhelming: Nearly 70,000 suggestions poured in. The DCM spoke of transformative projects: tunnel roads to decongest traffic, double-decker flyovers to improve mobility, and a towering skydeck that would redefine the city’s skyline.Yet, as those…
BENGALURU: Members of the Karnataka Dalit Sangathan staged a protest in Bengaluru on Saturday, urging the Congress leadership to appoint Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara as the state’s next chief minister.The protesters carried placards and raised slogans in support of Parameshwara, citing his long association with the Congress party and demanding that a Dalit leader…
BENGALURU: From the dusty streets of Dodda Alahalli village to the pinnacle of Karnataka politics, D K Shivakumar’s four-decade journey has been defined by challenges, victories and unwavering loyalty to the Congress.Popularly called ‘Kanakapura Bande’ — the granite rock of Kanakapura– the assembly segment he represents, Shivakumar has also earned the reputation of being the…
BENGALURU: Congress general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal on Saturday said the Congress Legislature Party had unanimously acknowledged the services of Siddaramaiah as chief minister over the last five years and credited the party’s top leadership for ensuring a smooth transition of power in Karnataka.Venugopal stated, “Today, the Congress Legislative Party unanimously acknowledged the services of…
CM buzz fuels fan tributes to Siddaramaiah, DKS BENGALURU: As speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka gathered pace over the last few days, social media quickly transformed into a battleground of fandom, nostalgia and political “aura farming.”The moment rumours began circulating that chief minister Siddaramaiah could step down and deputy chief minister D…
