Kolar: What was once considered drought-prone district, has emerged as a hub for fruit, vegetable, and now floriculture cultivation in Kolar. The district, known for mango production, has seen hundreds of farmers shift to floriculture in recent years. Nearly 2,500 hectares across Kolar now cultivate rose, marigold, and chrysanthemum (sevanthige), with medium-scale farmers investing in…
Bengaluru: Amid rising criticism from residents of Mahadevapura and other eastern parts of Bengaluru over poor infrastructure despite contributing highest tax revenue to the state govt, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said Saturday that the city’s wealthiest civic body—Bengaluru East City Corporation will henceforth be able to spend all its locally generated revenue on its…
Bengaluru: Beware of fungal infections when buying over-the-counter (OTC) skin creams and applying them on the face or other body parts. Dermatologists say they have noticed a rampant increase in fungal infection outbreaks in the city — mostly caused by the overuse and misuse of creams containing steroids.Until recently, fungal infections were typically limited to…
Bengaluru: The extended social and educational survey—popularly known as the caste census—formally drew to a close Saturday, with 85% coverage of 1.9 crore households across Karnataka and around 45% of 40 lakh households in the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) area. The households missed out in the drive can still submit entries online until Oct 31.KA…
Kalaburagi: A special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged vote theft in the Aland assembly constituency has reportedly recovered burnt voter records near the residence of former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar.Officials said the burnt documents were found dumped and partially destroyed near Guttedar’s house Saturday, a day after the SIT conducted raids on multiple properties…
Bengaluru: What was supposed to be a fun evening at a pub on upscale Brigade Road turned traumatic for 28-year-old Soumya Nandal when a flaming Sambuca shot spilled on to her face and hair, leaving her with burn injuries. Now, nearly four years later, the Bengaluru Urban II consumer commission has held the pub responsible…
Bengaluru: As festive lights brighten Bengaluru, looming rain clouds may dampen Deepavali plans.IMD senior scientist CS Patil said a low-pressure area over the southeast Arabian Sea and a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal could bring intermittent light to moderate rain, with heavier showers after Oct 24.On Saturday, the city saw significant rainfall —…
Bengaluru: Amid criticism over slow-moving traffic and inadequate infrastructure, home minister G Parameshwara said Friday Bengaluru’s traffic management is more efficient compared to other major cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi.After handing over 50 patrol two-wheelers to the city’s traffic police, Parameshwara said the govt has procured 500 police vehicles this year and established a…
BENGALURU: Two individuals have been arrested for robbing a woman and severing her two fingers with a machete in Bengaluru. CCTV footage of the incident, which took place in September, has emerged, revealing the disturbing sequence of events. According to police, two women, Usha and Varalakshmi, were returning home after attending a Ganesh festival orchestra…
NEW DELHI: A Bengaluru man has gone viral on social media after sharing a post about how a woman auto driver came to his rescue late at night.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Varun Agarwal wrote that he was stranded in Indiranagar when no cabs were available, and several auto drivers refused to take…
