Bengaluru: The high court confirmed the termination of Malurappa, a former badli (spare) driver at Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corportation (BMTC), for using fraudulent documents and concealing facts to secure employment. The ruling was delivered by a division bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi.Malurappa joined BMTC as a badli driver on…
Belagavi: The state govt ordered an investigation in connection with the alleged financial misappropriation at Malaprabha Sugar Factory in MK Hubli. The investigation was ordered at the direction of the sugar minister, Shivanand Patil.The state govt appointed enquiry officers to investigate allegations of irregular activities and mismanagement in administrative and financial transactions alleged to have…
New Delhi: Goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 7.5% to Rs 1,95,735 crore in July, showing signs of a pick-up from the previous month, although the growth was slower than a year ago.According to the latest official numbers, collections from domestic sources in July, based on transactions in June, were 6.7% higher at a…
Mysuru: In the wake of Mumbai police arresting four people in Mysuru, in connection with alleged illegal drug production, Mysuru excise officials on Friday conducted a parade of known offenders booked under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.Excise deputy commissioner Nagaraj said the deputy superintendent of excise, Mysuru subdivision, conducted…
Saturn is the planet of our karmas. It teaches us valuable lessons by encouraging us to learn from our mistakes. Saturn wants us to grow, evolve, and continuously improve as we move forward in our life journey. It also wants us to introspect about our actions to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Currently, Saturn is…
Bengaluru: A long-neglected lake on the city’s southern outskirts has been revived into a 15-feet-deep freshwater body under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. Located in Bukasagara and Nisarga Layouts of Kallabalu gram panchayat in Anekal Taluk, the three-acre Muthurayanakunte lake was earlier filled with sewage, weeds, and construction debris.The restoration was led by HandsOnCSR…
Bengaluru: Flooding in the city is not natural, it’s a man-made disaster, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathana said as she flagged challenges faced by the judiciary in tackling the climate crisis.Criticising poor urban planning and rampant encroachments, the judge pointed out that Bengaluru, once known for interconnected lakes, is now suffering due to unchecked…
A generous heart will attract abundance. Today, the more you give without expectation, the more the universe will return in silent ways. Even helping someone with time or listening can invite peace into your own life. Let go of counting what you receive. When your energy is soft and giving, joy follows naturally. You do…
BENGALURU: Once surrounded by sycophants and shielded by his influential political family, Prajwal Revanna now faces his darkest days alone.On Friday, wearing a blue full-sleeve shirt and jeans, he appeared in court, quietly conferring with his lawyers. But when the judge said: “Prajwal Revanna is convicted and I will announce the punishment tomorrow (Saturday”, he…
