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Karnataka’s tourism department is expediting 13 ropeway projects across the state (Representative image) BENGALURU: After years of delay, the tourism department is fast-tracking the implementation of 13 ropeway projects across the state by securing statutory approvals.The projects are proposed to be implemented under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.During a high-level review meeting with secretary, department…

Tanuja, a native of Beerammanahalli village in Gauribidanur, died while undergoing treatment at the Nelamangala Government Hospital. BENGALURU: A 31-year-old newly-married woman allegedly died after consuming poison in Nelamangala near Bengaluru, with police suspecting she took the extreme step after a conversation with her husband.Tanuja, a native of Beerammanahalli village in Gauribidanur, died while undergoing…

Once again, a problem that exists in almost every Indian city has been brought to the fore with a single picture of a luxury Mercedes parked fully on a Bengaluru footpath. The image was shared on X by Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw who called the act ‘shameful behavior! no civic sense’. Thousands of citizens identified…

Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot suspended KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar (pic) on Monday. BENGALURU: Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over allegations that he facilitated the illegal appointment of his two daughters as Industrial Extension Officers.The governor also recommended to the President of India…

BENGALURU: A video of a city-based rowdy sheeter celebrating his birthday with Yelahanka BJP MLA SR Vishwanath has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the event.The video purportedly shows the MLA felicitating Dasa alias “King Maker Dasa”, a rowdy sheeter registered at the Chikkajala police station, during a birthday celebration held in Nelamangala…

The accused has been identified as Vijay Mallikarjun Kamath BENGALURU: A routine parcel delivery allegedly turned into a frightening ordeal for a food vlogger, 27, Saturday afternoon after a delivery agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself to her.Based on the woman’s complaint, Marathahalli police arrested Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, 22, from…

Bengaluru: The rain may not have been as intense as last year, but Bengaluru’s prolonged spell of overcast skies and humid weather has created favourable conditions for fungal infections to thrive, doctors say. Persistent humidity, reduced sunlight and slower evaporation of sweat have contributed to a noticeable rise in skin and yeast infections among both…

Bengaluru: Girinagar police have arrested a Nigerian national and seized 5kg of MDMA, valued at crores of rupees, in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking.Acting on credible intelligence gathered over nearly 10 days, police registered a case under the NDPS Act and raided the service road near PES University, where they arrested Chigbandu Nwankappa. The…

The shelter built by Bengaluru North City Corporation at Medi Agrahara is near an upcoming BDA layout that depends on borewell water Bengaluru: Housing hundreds of stray dogs in shelters near residential areas, forests and waterbodies could leave nearby residents sleepless, attract wild animals and pose risks to public health, a petition challenging the Greater…

Bengaluru: A contractor associated with Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd (Bamul) is accused of stealing dairy products worth Rs 4,460 from the union’s dispatch dock.According to a complaint filed by Suresh M, chief security officer of Bamul, the accused, Raghu DS, 34, works as a contractor and owner-driver of distribution vehicles and has been associated with…