Bengaluru: As the govt gets tough on drugs by introducing key anti-drug campaigns, Operation RISE (Refuse, Inform, Support, Empower)’ and Beda Bro (Let’s Refuse, Bro), conviction rates under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act paint a less encouraging picture.State police data shows a decline in convictions of cases booked under the NDPS Act…
Bengaluru: East Bengaluru’s recurring flooding, traffic bottlenecks, waste management challenges and illegal constructions are symptoms of a larger problem — explosive urban growth that has far outpaced infrastructure planning, Bengaluru East City Corporation commissioner said during a citizen interaction organised by Whitefield Rising Saturday.The commissioner said the region’s population has multiplied over the past two…
The incident took place on June 30 within the limits of Talaghattapura Police Station in Bengaluru (Representative Image) BENGALURU: A woman was allegedly raped after being lured to a party on the pretext of a belated birthday celebration, and five men have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said on Saturday. The incident…
Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar turmeric, in particular, is gaining recognition for its curcumin content of around 4-5%, good cultivation practices and pesticide residue levels that generally meet industry requirements Bengaluru: India’s turmeric industry is moving beyond conventional spice exports towards high-value products such as curcumin extracts, oleoresins, turmeric oil, health beverages and ready-to-use formulations, as global demand…
The accused was mainly arrested for recording the videos, which were against child rights, and for harassing the toddlers. BENGALURU: City police probing into the alleged day care horror reported on the premises of Capgemini in Brookefield on Saturday arrested the woman who had recorded the videos and shared them with others.According to a senior…
Bengaluru metro rail (Representative Image) BENGALURU: A woman jumped onto the track at Rajajinagar Metro station in Bengaluru on Saturday, briefly disrupting Metro services on the Green Line, officials said. The incident took place at around 12.25 pm, according to news agency PTI. According to officials, the woman was rescued safely without sustaining any injuries…
Two road rage incidents reported in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: Two road rage incidents were reported in the city, with videos of both episodes going viral on social media. In the first incident, a friend of a Mercedes-Benz owner was seen assaulting a motorist on Indiranagar 100 Feet Road in the eastern part of the city. The…
The two electric buses are operated by private firms Tata Smart Mobility and OHM Mobility under BMTC’s lease arrangement. BENGALURU: Five passengers and a driver were injured after an electric Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus rammed into another electric bus waiting at a traffic signal near KR Circle in Bengaluru on Saturday morning.The accident…
Shruthi KC, anganwadi teacher-turned-BLO, at a voter’s residence in Chickpet constituency For 59,050 booth-level officers, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls promises to be a grueling month-long marathon. These grassroots workers have to go door-to-door to verify voter details, collect documents, and update records. spent a day with Shruthi KC, anganwadi teacher-turned-BLO, in…
Officials of various departments were unable to clearly identify which agency had dug up a service road, highlighting the confusion and lack of accountability that often results in repeated road cutting, delays and inconvenience to citizens Bengaluru: A late-night inspection of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) by greater Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda Thursday…
