Indian Express

• newFirst flight departs Bengaluru in two months but slew of cancellations mars D-Day
  Flights to Vijayawada, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangaluru and Agartala were among those cancelled. Incoming flights on the same routes as well as Kochi also stood cancelled.
  - 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:54pm -
• new600 migrant workers in despair after finding their huts torched on returning to Bengaluru
  Children of these workers, some of whom are appearing for the SSLC exam, tried to salvage their books from the rubble but nothing remains barring their hall tickets, which they had taken with them
  - 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:01pm -
• First flight to leave Bengaluru in two months to Ranchi
  The first flight to leave Bengaluru is set to be an Air Asia flight to Ranchi at 5.15 am while the first incoming flight would be an Indigo flight from Chennai at 7.35 am.
  - 1 day ago 25 May 20, 5:21am -
• First for South Western Railway, two babies born on trains outbound from Bengaluru
  With both babies being girls, one was born on a Shramik Special train to Lucknow while the other on an Express train to New Delhi.
  - 1 day ago 25 May 20, 5:08am -
• Bengaluru Police to call citizens to keep track on COVID-19 crisis
  If you get a call from the Bangalore Police Control room, don rsquo;t panic. They will only ask if you and your family are safe.
  - 1 day ago 25 May 20, 4:22am -
• COVID-19 lockdown turns boon as downpour batters Bengaluru
  Bengaluru Urban recorded 0.5 mm to 48 mm of rainfall and the total rain was 11.3 mm with the forecast being rather gloomy.
  - 1 day ago 25 May 20, 4:14am -
• COVID-19: Strict sanitisation at Bengaluru International Airport to make taxi rides safe
  Able-bodied passengers are advised to load their own luggage into cars without the drivers rsquo; assistance.
  - 1 day ago 25 May 20, 3:25am -
• Adapting to new normal
  I was terrified, when I first heard of the lockdown, rdquo; says Abel S Boaz, founder of city-based finance startup Abellian.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:48pm -
• home meetings, managers & more
  In the series, he portrays the role of Kannadiga manager who talks about everything from the marriage of a colleague to premature balding.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:48pm -
• Casting a spell
  Sneha Kalra has always liked listening to podcasts but has found a newfound love for aural content in Kannada.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:48pm -
• Bengaluru-based startup becomes the helling point amid COVID-19 crisis
  From cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, dehydrated chips, shell bowls, vegan wax candle, soaps, coir dish scrubbers, the list is endless.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:47pm -
• Bengaluru-based violinist becomes vocal against corporates for asking free services from musicians
  At a time when artistes have found themselves in a precarious financial position, this hasn rsquo;t gone down well with many.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:35pm -
• Government should hear COVID crisis-hit music industry: Bengaluru-based musicians
  While the fraternity anxiously waited for a relief package alongside business enterprises from the government, none came their way.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:27pm -
• Bengaluru-based gardener's idea makes way to France
  Deepthi Chandra B made two visits to France in January and February to carry out the execution of her design, which is now open to public till November 1 this year.
  - 1 day ago 24 May 20, 10:59pm -
• Bounce sells bicycles for Rs 800
  With the pandemic creating fear among customers on the cleanliness of rental bikes, the company has taken measures by applying a disinfectant coating on its vehicles.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:35pm -

• ‘Bicycles can provide alternate mobility solution’
  Like with any plan, proper implementation and support of the local communities will be key.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 4:42pm -
• FIR against Sonia Gandhi: Nalin Kumar Kateel slams Congress for campaign
  The BJP rsquo;s social media team put out a series of tweets under the hashtag #FIRPeCharchaWithSonia which were promoted by BJP supporters questioning the Congress rsquo; demand.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:14am -
• Vijayendra, Vishwanath, MTB likely on BJP council list
  Of the 16 seats, five are nominations which will go to the BJP, seven are elected by the Assembly and four are elected from Graduate and Teachers constituencies.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:14am -
• Unemployment rises to 20% in 2 months
  Labour Minister Shivaram Hebbar is optimistic, says the state will bounce back in three months
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:14am -
• KIA to come alive with flyers after Covid-19 lull
  Starting tomorrow, there will be 108 departures, 107 arrivals daily
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:14am -
• School fee helpline useless: Parents
  Parents of schoolchildren in the city say that complaints to the helpline set up by the education department on schools violating fee collection rules are not being addressed.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:13am -
• One tests positive in JP Nagar apartment, panic sets in
  We don rsquo;t know where all the patient might have walked, rdquo; said a resident, who didn rsquo;t want to be named.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:35am -
• Expert shows ‘rite’ way to handle bodies of victims without fear
  There are apprehensions among medical professionals and even the government on how to handle a Covid-19 dead body and whether autopsy should be done.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:34am -
• Space crunch forced us to cut quarantine period: BBMP chief
  Cases are being reported even from non-containment zones now.
  - 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:31am -
• Bengaluru airport to start flight operations from May 25
  ldquo;BLR Airport will handle an average of 215 Air Traffic Movements per day, 108 departures, and 107 arrivals, with reduced terminal capacity, to ensure social distancing norms, rdquo; a release said.
  - 2 days ago 23 May 20, 10:21pm -
• Chaos at Bengaluru Palace Grounds as thousands of migrant workers queue up to go home
  quot;They received a WhatsApp message that they would get free train tickets at the Palace Grounds to return home, quot; said an official source
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:53pm -
• Police patrolling increases in Bengaluru ahead of Sunday curfew, here's what's allowed
  In Bengaluru, the curfew will start at 7 pm on Saturday itself and end at 7 am on Monday.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:06pm -
• As passengers complain about pass system being a failure, Bengaluru state buses to start per trip fares
  The move was decided on Friday and it is said that the initiative will start from Saturday onwards.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 11:33am -
• You can now pursue 2 degrees at a time
  For those with a thirst for knowledge, getting degrees in more than one subject no longer means completing one to pursue the other.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 9:40am -
• Complete lockdown every Sunday
  There will be a complete lockdown - with some exceptions - every Sunday until further orders, city Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said on Friday.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:03am -
• SSLC exams: Only 18-20 students per room
  Examination halls will be sanitised and students will have to wear masks and use hand sanitisers.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:02am -
• Minister distributes food kits, distance norms out
  Earlier this month, Urban Development Minister Byrati Basavaraj had distributed food packets disregarding social distancing at an event in Vidyaranyapura.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:02am -
• BBMP officials: Cases to rise over next few days
  
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:02am -
• Cut in EPF contribution notified
  However, it is not applicable to central and state public sector enterprises.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:01am -
• Karnataka ready for monsoon this year: Minister
  The state government is prepared for monsoon this year, said revenue minister R Ashok.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:00am -
• Congress goes to EC over panchayat polls
  The KPCC has urged the Election Commission to hold gram panchayat polls in the state as scheduled.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:56am -
• ‘I write several drafts before I’m happy with it’
  Talking about the powerful women in the book, he said that Shakti is an important part of his life
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:54am -
• Chords of change
  The pandemic has knocked many on its way, but particularly hit is the world of artistes, DJs and musicians.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:53am -
• Marked by concern
  Waiting to complete their coursework and exams, college students express concern over the alternatives suggested by institutes and uncertain job prospects
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:53am -
• We are guests on our planet  
  I know, because I too am often a victim to this phenomenon.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:52am -
• New innings 
  The wedding season was all set to have a grand beginning before the lockdown came into play.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:51am -
• On course
  After Prestige Golfshire Club, Karnataka Golf Association and Bangalore Golf Club teed off operations; Eagleton Golf Course will begin on Monday
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:48am -
• Fake doctor asks couple for Rs 25k to escape from quarantine centre
  A couple in quarantine helped the police and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) unearth a scam recently.
  - 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:16am -
• Migrants on the move, Metro work slackens in Bengaluru amid lockdown
  Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Managing Director Ajay Seth told TNIE that BMRCL employs over 6,500 workers.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:34pm -
• Walkers to get an extra hour at the park now
  ldquo;People are not allowed to sit and relax in the parks, no gathering of people and no using of gym equipment rdquo; he added.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:58am -
• Tee time resumes amid strict norms
  Ball lifter, sanitised carts, among new measures
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:58am -
• College teachers’ transfer rules set for revamp
  ldquo;No lecturers have been transferred in the last three to four years. A draft of the new guidelines will be circulated among lecturers rsquo; associations and those concerned.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:57am -
• You can book sevas online from Monday, e-darshan soon
  Although temples are closed due to the lockdown, you can book sevas online in major temples in Karnataka from Monday.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:56am -
• Burglars strike at ATM, loot cash box
  Miscreants broke open an ATM and fled with the cash box at Jambusavari Dinne near JP Nagar on Tuesday night.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:29am -
• Murder accused held after a year
  Narayan was hacked to death by a gang of 10-15 men on April 15 last year and the Madanayakanahalli police had arrested several people in this connection.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:29am -
• Two men end lives in Ramamurthy Nagar 
  He has not left any suicide note. Based on his parents rsquo; statement, police are carrying out further investigations.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:28am -
• Bangalore Railway Division TTE suspended for abusive behaviour towards Sikkim women students
  In the three-minute video, the TTE is seen addressing them women in the singular and in an arrogant manner.
  - 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:26am -
• Two Bengaluru wards sealed
  On Wednesday, the BBMP and health department officials sealed Jnana Bharathi and Nagwara wards, and put them on the containment list after two Covid-19 cases were reported.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 8:40pm -
• ‘This baby is ours’ 
  While many of us carry a soft spot towards adopting and sheltering pets and stray dogs, Wing Commander (retd) GB Athri has gone a step ahead to adopt a different species.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 4:21pm -
• 36% people unwilling to take public transport now in Bangaluru: Survey
  The Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC), a citizen rsquo;s collective, conducted an online survey in May with an aim to focus on Bengaluru, titled lsquo;Safer Public Transport Systems post the lockdown rsquo;
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 12:01pm -
• Vande Bharat: Flights from Dammam, Muscat arrive, Malaysia AI Express cancelled due to 'Amphan'
  The cancelled third flight was planned from Kuala Lumpur to Bengaluru via Bhubaneshwar.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 10:37am -
• Test flight of IAF fighter jet triggers sonic boom in Bengaluru
  The bang seemed to be a sonic boom, finally! The moment people heard the lsquo;thundering rsquo; sound, they quickly posted it on social media. And it became the talk of the town.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 9:09am -
• Global Investors Meet put off, tech summit now in November
  Shettar said, ldquo;Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we could not focus on it.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 7:01am -
• Over 1L migrants travelled by buses to different dists
  Over 150 corona warriors, deputed for the task, ensured water, food and help.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 7:01am -
• Garbage all over, no ‘star’ for Bengaluru
  But BBMP, NGT say situation is lsquo;improving
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 7:01am -
• BMTC faces flak, may cut pass rates
  Bengalureans were happy that the BMTC and KSRTC services were at least resumed partially from Tuesday.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 7:01am -
• Looks are a-changin’
  Stock up on handlooms, eye make-up, and neck and hand jewellery, as post-pandemic life looks set to see a change in style mantras
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 6:58am -
• Toys, trains and treats of delight
  For the last two months, there was not a single rupee earned, Prashant added.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 6:57am -
• Fit and fab
  The initiative has a set of designated instructors ndash; a team of five ndash; for dance, with female instructors for girls. The team is continuing to expand as well.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 6:57am -
• Students raise Rs 7L to help needy
  Five students of city-based Ekya School have raised over `7 lakh as part of a fundraiser campaign to provide dry ration and educational material to underprivileged children.
  - 5 days ago 21 May 20, 6:57am -

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