- newThe battle for water in Bengaluru
- 5 hours ago 6 May 24, 12:44am -
- newOne killed in road accident in Madhugiri, Tumakuru
- 10 hours ago 5 May 24, 7:59pm -
- newTop news developments in Karnataka on May 5, 2024
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
- 19 hours ago 5 May 24, 11:05am -
- newElections, heatwave conditions and summer vacations hit blood collection
Several of the 217 private blood banks are not able to meet even 50% of the demand as their supply mainly depends on voluntary blood donation camps
- 23 hours ago 5 May 24, 7:00am -
- Muzrai temples’ revenue jumps by 5%, footfall by 3%
Minister Ramalinga Reddy attributes the jump to Shakti scheme
- 1 day ago 5 May 24, 12:21am -
- BWSSB constructs 986 percolation wells
BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar emphasized the critical need for rainwater harvesting to address the root cause of water scarcity in Bengaluru.
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 11:39pm -
- H.D. Revanna arrested from Deve Gowda’s residence in abduction case; woman rescued
Hours before Mr. Revanna’s arrest, the abducted woman was rescued from captivity by SIT. She was allegedly held captive at the farmhouse of one Rajagopal, a close associate of Mr. Revanna, at Kalenahalli in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. The aide has also been detained.
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 11:06pm -
- IN-SPACe releases guidelines for implementation of Indian Space Policy 2023
Any entity carrying out space activities to or from Indian territory or within the jurisdiction of India including the area to the limit of its exclusive economic zone needs authorization from IN-SPACe, state documents
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 10:41pm -
- SIT conducts mahazar at Holenarsipur and Hassan
SIT officials conducted a mahazar at former Minister H.D. Revanna’s residence at Holenarsipur and Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna’s quarters in Hassan
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 10:22pm -
- Karnataka’s most unique dishes under one roof
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 10:20pm -
- Prajwal case: Rahul urges Siddaramaiah to extend support to vicitms
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 10:04pm -
- Organ transplant survivors watch RCB match
Manipal Hospitals, as part of their Community Connect initiative, took organ transplantation survivors to the game
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 9:55pm -
- Rain damage: Bescom incurs loss of ₹1.18 crore
305 electricity poles, including 33 high-tension poles, 29 low-tension poles, and 11 transformers, were damaged
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 9:26pm -
- Demand up for rental AC, air coolers in Bengaluru
Rental service providers have noticed an uptick of 30-60% demand this year
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 9:15pm -
- BMRCL gears up for Phase III expansion: Geotechnical investigation to start soon
The Karnataka government approved the Phase III earlier this year. Under this plan, 44.65 km of new lines will be integrated into the network by 2028, at an estimated cost of ₹15,611 crore
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 9:06pm -
- H.D. Revanna arrested from father Deve Gowda’s residence in abduction case
The abducted woman, an alleged rape victim of Hassan MP and Mr. Revanna’s son Prajwal Revanna, was rescued hours before the arrest
- 1 day ago 4 May 24, 7:19pm -
- 22-year-old from Chennai arrested in Bengaluru for trying to smuggle currency notes to Bangkok
Based on specific intelligence, a team of officials intercepted the passenger, who was travelling to Bangkok from Bengaluru
- 2 days ago 4 May 24, 12:01pm -
- Top news developments in Karnataka on May 4, 2024
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
- 2 days ago 4 May 24, 11:15am -
- Water woes | Over 600 register for Green Star challenge in two weeks in boost to BWSSB water saving campaign in Bengaluru
As many as 416 apartments, 68 government organisations, 52 commercial establishments, two IT Parks, 13 IT companies, 32 hotels, 16 hospitals, and 11 educational institutions have registered for Green Star ratings
- 2 days ago 4 May 24, 10:59am -
- TS CID nabs absconding couple wanted for ₹27 crore bank fraud from Bengaluru
Officials said that Manikonda Anjaneyulu, was the MD of Adarsh Communications Pvt Ltd while his wife, Manikonda Reeta, was the director
- 2 days ago 4 May 24, 12:06am -
- Prajwal case: H.D. Revanna faces kidnap charge as woman goes missing; LOC issued against ex-Minister
Police teams are making all-out efforts to track down the woman and rescue her from possible illegal confinement.
- 2 days ago 3 May 24, 9:54pm -
- Lok Sabha polls: Experts attribute low turnout in Bengaluru to errors in voters’ list, lack of information on candidates and urban apathy
The three Lok Sabha constituencies in the city have clocked the lowest turnout among the seats in the State where elections were held on April 26, with Bengaluru South recording the lowest at 53.17%
- 2 days ago 3 May 24, 9:25pm -
- Domestic help arrested for theft
- 2 days ago 3 May 24, 8:52pm -
- Rape accused absconding for 9 years arrested
- 2 days ago 3 May 24, 8:32pm -
- BBMP to engage in maintenance of drains third week of every month
- 2 days ago 3 May 24, 8:31pm -
- Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case | The complete coverage
All you need to know about the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal — the timeline of the case, emerging developments and detailed updates on the ongoing SIT probe
- 3 days ago 3 May 24, 5:47pm -
- Top news developments in Karnataka on May 3, 2024
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
- 3 days ago 3 May 24, 11:13am -
- Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers
Since the schools declared holidays after the annual examinations, the number of people visiting the tiger reserve for safari has gone up. But the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone
- 3 days ago 3 May 24, 9:00am -
- 460 days and counting: Persistent protests to save farmland in Devanahalli near Bengaluru
Though farmers of 13 villages in Devanahalli taluk, abutting Bengaluru, have been protesting for over two years against the proposed acquisition of their land for an industrial project, no politician visited the protest site until the elections. Shreyas H.S. The Hindu spoke to the farmers about what they want from political leaders
- 3 days ago 3 May 24, 6:16am -
- Karnataka High Court gives temporary relief to BWSSB from refunding crores collected as GBWSSP and BCC charges
BWSSB had collected hundreds of crores of rupees under GBWSSP and BCC from all types of buildings based on the size of the site in the seven city municipal councils and one town municipal council that were added to the city limits, for providing drinking water and underground drainage facilities
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 10:17pm -
- Special drive to resolve pending traffic violations across Karnataka
The violators will be issued notice to give them a chance to clear their dues, followed by which their vehicles will be impounded, and their names and details will be published in public before producing them in the court for further procedure
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 10:10pm -
- Man stabs wife to death in Bengaluru’s Koramangala
The victime was returning to work around 3:15 p.m. when Francis allegedly waylaid her, stabbed her on the back, neck, and both hands multiple times, and escaped
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 10:01pm -
- Bengaluru receives rain after five months
The last time rain was recorded in Bengaluru was on November 23 and since then the city has witnessed dry weather conditions with temperatures reaching record high on many occasions
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 10:00pm -
- Confusion in degree course admissions as Karnataka government’s decision on NEP and SEP remains unclear
Technical glitches in the Unified University College Management System portal to apply online are also adding to the confusion
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:53pm -
- Consumers complain of power cuts as Bescom records peak demand of 8,381 MW in April
The demand was recorded at 11.22 a.m. on April 30. In 2023, the peak demand for April was 7,800 MW
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:35pm -
- Decks cleared for introduction of Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express service
Electrification of pit line at Ernakulam Marshalling Yard completed; service likely to begin once the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls ends
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:30pm -
- After Wipro, more companies show interest in purchasing zero-bacterial water
BWSSB Chairman, Ram Prasath Manohar says the scientists from IISC, in two weeks, developed advanced technology to generate bacteria-free water
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:24pm -
- Bengaluru Urban records a maximum of 41.1°C on May 2: KSNDMC data
However, IMD observation data recorded at 5.30 p.m. on May 2 states that three stations—Bengaluru City, Kempegowda International Airport, and HAL airport — had a maximum of 38.2 °C, 39.1°C and 38.2°C respectively
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:14pm -
- Check out these Indian artists showcasing their work at World Art Dubai 2024
These three artists from India are exhibiting their work at the upcoming World Art show in Dubai this week
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 9:02pm -
- Mango sales come down in Bengaluru as prices skyrocket
Mangos are being sold at a high price of ₹200 per kg compared to last year when they were sold at ₹80 a kg
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 8:54pm -
- Space science roadmap formulation meeting held in Bengaluru
ISRO Chairman S. Somnath contextualises the meeting’s objectives and outlines the anticipated outcomes, which aimed to formulate the nation’s space science roadmap with inputs from eminent scientists
- 3 days ago 2 May 24, 8:37pm -
- Top news developments in Karnataka on May 2, 2024
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
- 4 days ago 2 May 24, 11:26am -
- Finding Inga in her latest single ‘Oooh Lady!’
Singer-composer Inga talks about her single ‘Oooh Lady!’ which is one of three previous releases
- 4 days ago 2 May 24, 9:46am -
- Treated water is a crisis-fix for Bengaluru, but quality matters
Allowed by a recent government order to sell the excess water to industries, apartments in Bengaluru are now looking at how to channelise the treated water
- 4 days ago 2 May 24, 9:00am -
- Brahma Rathotsava and silver jubilee celebrations at ISKCON at Bengaluru
- 4 days ago 2 May 24, 9:00am -
- New social media trend seeking money to buy a bike raises concerns among cybercrime police
DinaGt650 has posted that he wants to buy a GT-650 bike and will continue to post a reel every day, making this appeal until 4,12,590 people donate ₹1 to buy the bike he wants
- 4 days ago 2 May 24, 12:45am -
- Karnataka’s mango-picking tourism cancelled this year amid low yield and elections
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 11:12pm -
- Hoteliers say no to annual price hike to retain business
Hotel owners admit that their profits will take a hit without the hike this year
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 10:31pm -
- Metro train drivers told to slow down on curved stretches
Commuters complain about increased travel time
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 9:30pm -
- KIA weather station records maximum of 39.2°C
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 9:14pm -
- Prajwal Revanna seeks 7 days to appear before SIT
Siddaramaiah writes to Modi seeking his intervention to bring back ‘absconding’ MP
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 9:00pm -
- Third-gender voter turnout less than 22% in 14 Karnataka constituencies that went to polls on April 26
- 4 days ago 1 May 24, 8:54pm -
- Student arrested for trying to open emergency door of Kolkata-Bengaluru Indigo flight
The cabin crew noticed Karan trying to open the emergency exit door and stopped him before lodging a complaint against him terming him an unruly passenger
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 5:23pm -
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics releases video of moon occulting Antares
The moon passed in front of the bright red star Antares on April 27, hiding it for roughly 40 minutes
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 4:28pm -
- Plaka restaurant review: A culinary world tour in Bengaluru
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 4:21pm -
- ISRO study finds evidence of enhanced possibility of water ice in polar craters of Moon
The study suggests that the amount of sub-surface ice in the first couple of metres is about five to eight times larger than the one on the surface in both poles
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 2:46pm -
- Break away from the madding crowd at Bengaluru’s Nusa
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 11:47am -
- Top news developments in Karnataka on May 1, 2024
Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 10:19am -
- Enabling Leadership’s Kidz4Kidz 2024 concert breaks boundaries for social impact
Through their performances and fundraising efforts, participants demonstrated their commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 9:00am -
- Slow and steady, be more wealthy: More start-ups eye private equity funds, bypass VCs
Of late, a bunch of new-age companies with a digital presence seem to be approaching alternate options like debt-based financiers and private equity players instead of taking the usual venture capital route
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 9:00am -
- Medical students cannot change colleges from this year
An official said that some parents have requested the State Medical Directorate provide migration facility for their children, but NMC does not allow it
- 5 days ago 1 May 24, 12:02am -
- Water woes | Below normal rains in May too; mercury likely to dip only in third week in Bengaluru
Drinking water situation “stable,” but same as April, says BWSSB
- 5 days ago 30 Apr 24, 10:49pm -
- Prajwal Revanna ‘sex scandal’ | SIT summons H.D. Revanna, Prajwal
Prajwal Revanna is not in the country and is said to have flown to Europe on April 27 morning, hours before the State government decided to form an SIT to probe the alleged sex scandal
- 5 days ago 30 Apr 24, 9:27pm -
- Techie cheated of ₹26 lakh by ‘prospective bride’ on matrimonial site
The culprit introduced herself as an investment banker
- 5 days ago 30 Apr 24, 9:07pm -
- Bengaluru experiences driest April in 41 years
The last time such a phenomenon was observed was in 1983 when Bengaluru did not receive any rainfall
- 5 days ago 30 Apr 24, 9:03pm -