Bengaluru
BBMP to hold public hearings on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has scheduled a series of consultations at five venues covering the eight zones to solicit suggestions from the public and institutions on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024. It will be held between February 10 and 12. The meetings aim to gather suggestions from the public and various RWAs on … Read more
Leopards spotted in north Bengaluru over the last few days
Two leopards have been spotted in the Bengaluru Urban range of Bengaluru North sub-division in the last few days. Forest officials confirmed the presence of the two animals in Shivakotte Gram Panchayat limits and surrounding villages. Alert sounded Range Forest Officer, Bengaluru Urban range, Shivappa Hossamani said that the movement of the big cats has … Read more
Thirty-eight contingents to participate in Bengaluru Republic Day celebrations
A bus intervention demo being practiced by Garuda Commando Police of Karnataka, Center for Counter Terrorism, during rehearsal ahead of Republic Day – 2025 celebration, at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground, in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Thirty-eight contingents will participate in 76th Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade … Read more
Bengaluru sees yet another year without BBMP polls
The past four years have witnessed significant changes in the city’s governance structure. | Photo Credit: file photo Yet another year has passed without elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The term of the previous council ended in September 2020, and despite numerous delays and legal challenges, civic polls have not been conducted. … Read more
Nandini launches ready-to-cook idli/dosa batter with whey protein
Chief Minister releasing the Nandini products in Bengaluru on Wedneday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday launched whey protein-enriched idli/dosa batter prepared by the Karnataka Milk Federation under its brand name Nandini. The product was officially launched at the Vidhana Soudha by Mr. Siddaramaiah in the presence of Ministers K. Venkatesh, Krishna Byre Gowda, and Dinesh … Read more
Bengaluru techie death case: Mother-in-law flees Jaunpur home, no contact yet between U.P.-Karnataka cops
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The mother-in-law and the brother-in-law of techie Atul Subhash, who ended his life in Bengaluru, fled their home in Jaunpur on Thursday (December 12, 2024), even as Uttar Pradesh Police said they were yet to receive any official communication from Karnataka. The 34-year-old … Read more
Lokayukta conducts raids in six districts across Karnataka
The Lokayukta officials on Tuesday carried out a series of raids against ten government officials in six districts across the State. The officials were found to have disproportionate assets totally worth over ₹48.5 crore to their known source of income. After gathering information based on the complaints, several teams conducted raids in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural … Read more
Three, including two former managers, convicted in ₹12.63 crore bank fraud case
The Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and Special Judge for CBI Cases on Friday convicted and sentenced three men, including two former branch managers of a nationalised bank, to one to three years of imprisonment and slapped a fine of ₹52 lakh in connection with a bank fraud case amounting to ₹12.63 crore. The … Read more
No traffic allowed on Bengaluru’s Church Street for a week owing to a revamp
Work under way on Churuch Street on Monday. | Photo Credit: k. bhagya prakash Church Street was closed to traffic on Monday and this will continue for a week, as a private non-profit organisation, which has adopted the maintenance of the road for two years, has taken up repair works. Several traders are upset with … Read more