Bengaluru: With bitumen prices crossing the 10% variation threshold, the public works department (PWD) revised rates with effect from early April. However, contractors say the updated rates remain well below prevailing market prices, leading to a near-complete halt in road works across Bengaluru.Officials from th Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) report that more than 90% of…
Bengaluru: A crackdown by customs sleuths at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has exposed a surge in attempts to smuggle in high-grade cannabis into the country, with officers seizing over 70kg of hydroponic ganja worth more than Rs 25 crore between April 14 and 21. The seizures are mostly linked to passengers arriving from Bangkok.The latest…
Bengaluru: Investigations into the Kodagu homestay horror in which a US tourist was raped have thrown up more chilling details: The woman was restrained from talking to anyone, she was only allowed to text.In her statement, the woman reportedly told police that the homestay members told her: “…not to inform the police, not to consult…
Tumakuru: Searing heat wave conditions and rising mercury levels in Tumakaru have been linked to deaths of 35 peacocks this week. The deaths, reported from areas such as Bommanahalli and Machenahalli, were spread out over distances of 500 metres to 1 km, indicating a widespread impact rather than an isolated incident.Veterinary teams conducted postmortems and…
Bengaluru: Conflict between Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML) and its contractors has escalated into a full-blown civic crisis, with garbage piling up across the city. Officials from Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) have now stepped in, with one of them stating, “There is a clear breakdown in coordination between the implementing agency and contractors.”The dispute,…
Bengaluru: Fresh chaos unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport Thursday after SpiceJet flight SG768 from Bengaluru to Kolkata was delayed for several hours due to a technical snag, adding to a growing list of complaints against the airline over repeated disruptions and apathy towards passengers.Passengers on SG768 said they were left waiting for hours without clear…
Bengaluru: Amid last-minute confusion over the state govt’s proposal to introduce a grading system in place of marks for Hindi subject in SSLC (class 10) exams, the 2026 results have thrown up an unexpected twist. Despite govt push for a two-language formula that seeks to contain the dominance of Hindi in the curriculum, the pass…
Bengaluru: From big cities to small towns, Karnataka’s seven SSLC toppers share a common thread — discipline, consistency, and strong family and teacher support. Their stories, spanning diverse backgrounds, underline how focus, clear goals, and steady effort can overcome constraints and turn ambition into exceptional academic success.Dhanush Sudhir Mysore, Poorna Prajna Education Centre (Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru)Consistent…
Kolar: While most students walked into their SSLC exam halls with pens and hall tickets, Kusuma S alias Kusumanjali arrived in an ambulance. Recovering from serious injuries and still under medical care, the KGF student turned adversity into achievement, scoring first class and inspiring many with her grit.Kusuma, a student of St Mary’s High School…
Bengaluru: The reported sexual assault on the US citizen has highlighted the risks to safety of solo travellers who stay in tents, which do not have any locking mechanism inside.Adventure enthusiasts, especially those on trekking trips, or travellers opting for tent accommodations in homestays and resorts need to assess how safe these experiences really are….
