A view of the elevated ‘String Transport’ system in Sharjah, inspected by a Karnataka government delegation to explore its potential for tourism mobility in the state. Bengaluru: From the ancient ruins of UNESCO World Heritage site Hampi to Karnataka’s scenic and popular hill stations and sprawling tourist hubs, the state could soon be looking at…
Bengaluru’s government plans a 250-meter skydeck with diverse attractions (AI image) BENGALURU: The state govt’s proposed 250-metre-high skydeck is being envisioned as much more than a towering viewing structure, with govt now exploring a broader mix of tourism, entertainment, leisure and commercial attractions. But even as the project gathers fresh momentum, questions over its execution,…
The injured woman has been identified as Madhumitha BENGALURU: Panic gripped JP Nagar 3rd Phase on Thursday morning after a 26-year-old nurse was allegedly chased and attacked with a machete and acid by her husband over a marital row near a private clinic, leaving shocked onlookers and passersby fleeing for safety amid the sudden assault.The…
Could humans have lived in what is now Bengaluru around four lakh years ago? A discovery of five stone implements near Banashankari in 2016 led an archaeologist to make that claim, potentially pushing the history of human presence in the city far beyond its recorded urban past. A water leak unearthed an unexpected find The…
Men were thrashed by a crowd on Magadi Road after being suspected of kidnapping BENGALURU: High drama unfolded on Magadi Road on Wednesday night when a group of men were thrashed by public and their car was damaged after they were suspected of attempting to kidnap a girl.However, the girl intervened and told the crowd…
Bengaluru: The prolonged wait for mechanical road sweepers has once again come back to haunt the city. As torrential rain lashed the city Tuesday, major roads and flyovers were transformed into choke points, with hours-long traffic jams and waterlogging exposing the consequences of delayed road-cleaning measures. Accumulated garbage, silt and roadside dust along arterial and…
Bengaluru: The city civil and sessions court Wednesday allowed an application filed by co-accused Pradosh S Rao seeking tender of pardon to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case.Arraigned as accused number 14, Pradosh had earlier filed an 11-page petition offering to make a full and truthful disclosure regarding the murder conspiracy, disposal of evidence,…
In Bengaluru, local merchants are rallying against a suggested MDR affecting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 (Representative image) BENGALURU: The proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 has drawn opposition from fuel dealers, pharmacies, restaurants and wholesale traders in Bengaluru.They fear the additional cost could squeeze already thin margins and…
Bengaluru: Heavy rain brought relief from Bengaluru’s dry spell Tuesday, but waterlogging disrupted normal life in several parts of the city through the night and into Wednesday.Barely 200 metres from Commercial Street in Shivajinagar, residents and traders were inconvenienced after a stretch of Kamaraj Road, between Veera Pillai Street and Nala Road, was flooded.Traders said…
Bengaluru: A 53-year-old man who applied online for a private bank credit card was duped of Rs 81,769 after receiving a call from a person claiming to be a bank representative on Sept 12.According to the complaint filed by Mohammed Ashraf Ali, a resident of K Narayanapura in east Bengaluru, he applied for a credit…
