- newSt. Joseph’s University NCC cadets cycle 650 km from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari in 45 hours
The achievement is being touted as a first in the history of the NCC
- 31 mins ago 2 Nov 24, 4:20pm -
- newRegistration open for adoption of parks, medians, and circles in Bengaluru
BBMP currently maintains 1,280 parks, medians and circles within its jurisdiction
- 1 hour ago 2 Nov 24, 3:49pm -
- newHoteliers to take legal route if police do not permit 24/7 operations in Bengaluru
Government of Karnataka passed an order that commercial establishments and shops, which employ 10 or more people, can operate 24x7, but the Police Department has not given consent to the same in Bengaluru
- 4 hours ago 2 Nov 24, 12:37pm -
- newGovernment of Karnataka has approved ₹1,600 crore drinking water project in Bidar district: Minister
The Minister reiterated that the State Government has sanctioned ₹5,000 crore to the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), of which ₹550 crore would be allocated for Bidar district
- 6 hours ago 2 Nov 24, 11:09am -
- newAnnual music festival of Nadasurabhi Cultural Association from Nov. 6 to 10
- 16 hours ago 2 Nov 24, 1:04am -
- newMan loses ₹4.43 crore to a fake stock trading app
- 17 hours ago 2 Nov 24, 12:19am -
- newAir quality remains ‘moderate’ across Bengaluru, but AQI spikes compared to the pre-Deepavali days
Particulate Matter 2.5 was the prominent pollutant in nine stations followed by PM10 in three stations
- 17 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 11:56pm -
- newCracker injuries: 30-year-old to lose vision in left eye, nine others to lose partial vision
- 19 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 9:52pm -
- newHorticulture nurseries can’t be exempted from land acquisition in future without framing law: Karnataka High Court
- 20 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 8:27pm -
- new56 cases booked for firecracker-related violations
- 21 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 8:16pm -
- new11 years on, Dalits still struggling to get houses under BBMP scheme in Bengaluru
In 2013, 1,110 families were identified as beneficiaries based on stipulated criterion. In 2015, two land parcels were identified. The land is currently in possession of the civic body.
- 23 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 5:33pm -
- newCyber frauds using Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) to con people
A 77-year-old resident of Jayanagar in Bengaluru became the latest victim of this modus operandi
- 23 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 5:23pm -
- newBengaluru road rage: Child injured as bikers target family of techie, one of two suspects arrested
The alleged incident occurred when a techie was travelling with his wife and two children. Two bikers allegedly obstructed his path and told him to get down from the car
- 24 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 5:13pm -
- newNuno Bettencourt on Bandland 2024: Of course, we will play ‘More Than Words’
The Extreme lead guitarist talks about the iconic acoustic ballad, the upcoming concert in Bengaluru, composing for movies, and the dynamics of a rock band among other things
- 24 hours ago 1 Nov 24, 4:56pm -
- BPL founder TPG Nambiar passes away
The founder of British Physical Laboratories Group passes away at 94; mourned by political leaders and family
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 4:00pm -
- No proposal to revisit 'Shakti' free bus travel scheme for women: Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies revisiting ‘Shakti’ scheme for free bus travel for women, despite Deputy CM’s suggestion
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 3:02pm -
- Pitch perfect pair: How nadaswaram duo Kaleeshabi Mahaboob and Mahaboob Subhani carry forward the syncretic tradition of Indian music
Kaleeshabi Mahaboob and her family, practising what is perceived as temple art of nadaswaram, is personification of India’s rich syncretic art tradition and living examples of how boundaries start blurring where music begins
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 9:00am -
- Namma Metro’s Bhadra TBM achieves final breakthrough in underground tunnelling
This breakthrough, achieved by the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) “Bhadra,” marks the end of a 937-meter stretch from K.G. Halli to Nagawara, launched in April 2024.
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Bengaluru faces major traffic gridlock amid holiday rush
Several residential neighbourhoods were also caught in the web of traffic jams as residents prepared for Deepavali celebrations
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Cross subsidy surcharge increased for industrial consumers after KERC corrects computation mistake
The difference in CSS amount for the period between April and September will be collected in six monthly installments from the consumers to whom the order is applicable
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- 601 IIMB students secure offers during summer internship placement
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Two arrested for assault on BMTC conductor and driver in Bengaluru
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Electric buses gain popularity as private and State operators expand their fleets in Karnataka
The growing popularity of electric buses is mirrored by the increasing number of passengers opting for them over traditional diesel options
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Bagepallli police arrest two persons in card-swapping fraud
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Biker killed in Bengaluru
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- FIR against builder for forging plan approval in Bengaluru
The FIR has been registered against G. Lakshmi Prasad, owner of the land and developers D. Hardeep and A. Vijaykumar
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- IISc announces Distinguished Alumnus and Alumna Awards
This year, the institute has also initiated Young Alumnus/Alumna Medals for recipients under the age of 40 years
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 7:27pm -
- Wellness retreat that King Charles and Queen Camilla visited in Bengaluru to soon expand to Portugal
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who left the retreat after a three-day rejuvenation session, are happy with the expansion plans as this would be closer to the UK, says holistic health practitioner Issac Mathai, who runs the facility
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 5:56pm -
- Watch: Bengaluru flooding: Is there a permanent solution?
A. Ravindra, former BBMP commissioner, on the reasons for the city’s perpetual flood woes
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 4:45pm -
- Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre of trespassing on HMT land in Bengaluru
The Union Minister and Mr. Khandre have been at loggerheads over the past few months over the 599-acre HMT land
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 3:34pm -
- ‘Daag,’ the play, explores class and ambition through the life of a tailor
Suman Chakraborty’s Daag follows Bindiya, a tailor, challenging social hierarchies. To be staged in Bengaluru, it is a tale of class, dreams, and survival
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 1:45pm -
- Some women have urged Karnataka government to reconsider Shakti scheme, says D.K. Shivakumar
New Airavat Club Class 2.0 strengthens KSRTC’s position as a top State transport corporation in India, boasting the highest number of intercity Volvo buses in the country
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 12:52pm -
- Britain's King Charles pays three-day private visit to Bengaluru
This is not the King’s first visit to the ‘SOUKYA’, International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli, near Whitefield
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 12:29pm -
- Goodwill and gumption: Ahalya Bai and her legacy of good food in Bengaluru’s Srirampuram
Ahalya Bai, known for supplying food, savouries and sweets for more than four decades, recollects her journey into the catering world
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 10:44am -
- ‘Bengaluru used to be a magical city for urban ecology, but not anymore’
Belagavi-based ecologist K.S. Gopi Sundar talks about his latest study and what he has learnt from his research about the coexistence of birds with humans in India
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 9:00am -
- World Stroke Day: NIMHANS study finds that part of sleep apnoea burden is a consequence of stroke
Most patients with stroke are not evaluated for sleep apnea; this is an issue that needs to be addressed by the scientific community, doctors at NIMHANS, Bengaluru said
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Number of voters crosses one-crore mark in Bengaluru
BBMP announces special drives to register voters whose names have been left out on November 9, 10, 23, and 24 at all ward offices
- 4 days ago 30 Oct 24, 12:16am -
- KSDL launches agarbattis and lamp oil ahead of Deepavali
The 108-year-old PSU has readied to launch more than two dozen new products, including personal care and cosmetic, catering to the demand of the customers
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 11:57pm -
- Deepavali: Minto hospital reports first case of cracker injury; hospitals to function round the clock
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 11:51pm -
- Deepavali gifts this time include fragrance diffusers and water bottles
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 11:01pm -
- BMTC introduces vehicle number option for digital pass validation
Passengers can now manually enter the bus registration number in the Tummoc app if they experience issues scanning the QR code, a feature aimed at reducing delays and discomfort, especially in crowded buses
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 10:55pm -
- Karnataka High Court to pass order today on Darshan’s plea for interim bail to undergo surgery
Prosecution says actor has to be referred to a medical board as there are discrepancies in medical reports
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 10:40pm -
- Residents of Kempegowda Layout forced to relocate during recent rains as roads became unmotorable
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 10:11pm -
- Watch: Why does it flood so bad in Bengaluru?
In this week’s Climate Hope, we look at the Oslo climate budget
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 9:26pm -
- Chief Secretary directs swift completion of Kanakanagar stretch of Bengaluru suburban rail project
Officials attribute the setbacks to several factors, particularly encroachment on railway land, delay in land acquisition, and complications in shifting utility services of various agencies
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 9:22pm -
- Annual music conference of Bangalore Gayana Samaja from November 3 to 10
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 9:08pm -
- CCB police arrest peddler, recover MDMA worth ₹2.3 crore
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 8:55pm -
- Joint task forces at sub-divisional level to monitor sale and use of firecrackers in Bengaluru
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:14pm -
- Lokaytukta police trap Commercial Tax officer
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:01pm -
- Woman killed in road accident in Bengaluru
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 6:58pm -
- Floral theme blossoms at Gallery Time and Space
The Earth Laughs in Flowers, a group exhibition by six artists is currently underway at Bengaluru’s Gallery Time and Space
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 12:31pm -
- Hallowed halls of history: A look at the evolution of Bengaluru’s St. Mark’s Cathedral
The more-than-200-year-old church in Bengaluru, which in itself has become a landmark now, is no longer simply a place of worship, but a long-standing witness to the ebb and flow of history
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 9:00am -
- Australian police announce $1 million reward for information about 2015 murder of Bengaluru techie Prabha Arun Kumar
Prabha Arun Kumar, hailing from Bengaluru and working in Sydney, was stabbed to death in 2015 and the case has not been cracked till date
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- D.K. Shivakumar announces ₹10 crore grant to each Assembly constituency in Bengaluru
This is a discretionary grant made by the Minister in light of extensive damage to roads and other infrastructure during the recent rains, sources said
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Civil Aviation Minister stresses need for development of indigenous civil aircraft
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Metro stations to have shops, cafes as BMRCL invites tenders for retail outlets at 55 stations
In an effort to diversify its revenue sources and enhance commuter convenience, BMRCL has issued tenders recently to license vacant spaces for retail outlets across its 55 metro stations on the Purple and Green Lines
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Bangladeshi national residing in Bengaluru arrested
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- CCB finds several incriminating videos, photos on phones of couple arrested on blackmail charge
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- KDA chairman urges State government to re-examine decision to hand over seven acres to NLSIU
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Karnataka Examinations Authority decides to make Aadhaar mandatory for registration for all exams, to prevent seat blocking and other irregularities
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- FIR against Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith for sexual assault of male artist at Bengaluru hotel in 2012
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 24, 7:00am -
- Behind the scenes at the Brillante Piano Festival 2024
Pianists Tazim Sheikh and Shantanu Patel share what happens behind the scenes at the Brillante Piano Festival
- 5 days ago 28 Oct 24, 7:11pm -
- Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy instructs Bengaluru police commissioner to take strict action against attacks on BMTC crew
FIRs have been lodged in the relevant police stations regarding these incidents
- 5 days ago 28 Oct 24, 3:37pm -
- Owners of properties in flood-prone areas of Bengaluru stuck
Real estate consultants maintain that prices will remain stable
- 5 days ago 28 Oct 24, 10:30am -
- The importance of Bengaluru’s lakes and their associated land
Water that used to be channelled earlier through the cascading lake system via rajakaluves or canals as well as the downstream moist lands in Bengaluru is now limited to the canals
- 5 days ago 28 Oct 24, 9:00am -