Congestion tax, a concept that has found itself back on the debate table in Bengaluru has been around for 50 years globally. From London to Singapore, congestion pricing has emerged as a proven tool to cut traffic, curb emissions and fund public transport. Pioneered by Singapore in 1975, some of the world’s largest cities have…
Bengaluru: For thousands of families in Bengaluru’s water-starved areas, the neighbourhood RO plant proved to be nothing short of a silver lining. When Cauvery supply turned erratic and borewells ran dry, these kiosks would ensure that the families got safe water to drink, and households did not have to spend a fortune on bottled water.However,…
Bengaluru: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, has recovered after undergoing a pacemaker implantation procedure and is expected to resume duties from Friday, though doctors have reportedly advised him to rest for a couple of days.Expressing gratitude to well-wishers, Kharge posted on X: “My sincere thanks to the Congress cadres, leaders and supporters for the outpouring…
Bengaluru: Happy Streets — an initiative by The Times of India — is making a festive comeback to Malleswaram, transforming the neighbourhood into a vibrant car-free zone starting this Sunday morning.Malleswaram 8th Cross near Bangalore Education Society will host the event from 6.30am to 9.30am, inviting residents to reclaim their streets through wellness activities and…
Bengaluru: As many as 150 taluks reported an average increase of 20% in groundwater levels during 2022–23, and 70 more registered an average increase of 10–15% in the following year, according to the minor irrigation and groundwater development department.Over the past two years, six taluks marked “over-exploited,” four “critical” and 10 “semi-critical” have shifted into…
Bengaluru: Police have arrested a gang of four burglars, including a woman gym trainer, hours after they struck a locked house in Doddaballapura and made away with valuables worth Rs 8 lakh. Purushothama M (22), his girlfriend Soubhagya B H alias Latha (24), Darshan alias Sathya (20) and Chandru (24) were picked up from a…
The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly.Bengaluru is experiencing moderate weather conditions on October 2, 2025, with average temperatures at 22.3°C and cloudy skies with high chances of rain.The city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of…
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಕಂದಾಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳ ಡಿಜಿಟಲೀಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ (Digitization) ನೀಡಿದ ಆದ್ಯತೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ, ಇ-ಖಾತಾ (e-Khata) ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಬಹುತೇಕ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಭೂ-ಸುರಕ್ಷಾ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇದುವರೆಗೆ 65 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕಡತಗಳು ಮತ್ತು 8.2 ಲಕ್ಷ ರಿಜಿಸ್ಟರ್ಗಳು ಸೇರಿ ಸುಮಾರು ೪೫ ಕೋಟಿ ಪುಟಗಳ ಕಂದಾಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಆನ್ಲೈನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲೇ ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ರೆಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಕೊಠಡಿಗಳು ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆದಾಖಲೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತವಾಗಿಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರವೇಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಲು, ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲೇ ಹೊಸ…
NEW DELHI: Fragaria, a Chennai-based agritech startup is moving its headquarters to Bengaluru, founder Harish Varadharajan revealed in a widely shared post on LinkedIn and X. Varadharajan cited several reasons for the relocation, including climate, market access, supportive agriculture laws, expat livability, and Bengaluru’s thriving startup ecosystem. “In Chennai, we gave it our all, building…
Bengaluru serves up Durga Puja delights BENGALURU: With Durga Puja just around the corner, venues in the city promise an explosion of flavours, aromas, and community spirit. As devotees gather to worship Goddess Durga, food acts as both an offering for the divine and nourishment for oneself and soul, feeding and fostering communities. From homestyle…
