Bengaluru: Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested three Sri Lankan men who were allegedly staying illegally in an apartment near Devanahalli. Police suspect they were involved in crimes in Sri Lanka and had been hiding in the city for several months.The accused are from Colombo — Vidyanagamge Iresh Hansaka Jayardhane, 31, of Ratnamalana, Jayasingle Pathirannage Sugath…
Bengaluru: Days after appointing KPCC spokesperson Niketh Raj Maurya as Bangalore Metropolitan Road Corporation (BMTC) chairperson, chief minister Siddaramaiah replaced him with old-time loyalist VS Aradhya.Maurya had taken charge two days ago, but was then told to relinquish his post, sources said. To placate him, the CM made him BMTC vice-president.On Monday, the CM approved…
Bengaluru: The state govt has announced significant amendments to the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1999, decriminalising rental disputes while imposing steep hikes in penalties ranging from 900% to 2,500%.The cabinet approved these changes last week, and the amendments are expected to be tabled during the winter session of the legislature in Belagavi. The move is…
Bengaluru: Sleuths from the anti-narcotics wing of Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested seven drug peddlers in five cases, including two Nigerians, a software engineer and a dental student. They recovered drugs — 3.8kg of MDMA crystals, 41 grams of ecstasy pills and over 1.8kg of hydroganja — worth almost Rs 10 crore.Hydroganja found in techie’s…
Bengaluru: Barely a week after authorities swung into action after a TOI report on shattered footpaths near Jalahalli Cross, the newly laid concrete slabs have already begun to break, raising questions about the quality and durability of the restoration work. Several slabs cracked within just three days, reportedly after a water tanker drove over the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Monday rolled out a digital system to bring transparency in land acquisition proposals for govt projects across the state, seeking to cut corruption, harassment, and delays by standardising procedures and ensuring timely compensation.Revenue minister Krishna Byregowda said Unified Land Acquisition System (under Unified Land Management System) aims to plug gaps that have long…
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು:ಮದ್ಯ ಮಾರಾಟದ ವಿಚಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ಮತ್ತೆ ಅಗ್ರಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೇರಿದೆ. ದಕ್ಷಿಣದ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳು ಮದ್ಯ ಸೇವನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಾಬಲ್ಯವನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಿರುವ ನಡುವೆಯೇ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕವು ಈ ಬಾರಿ 6.88 ಕೋಟಿ ಕೇಸ್ಗಳ ಮಾರಾಟದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪಟ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಇದು ದೇಶದ ಒಟ್ಟು ಮದ್ಯ ಮಾರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೇಕಡಾ 17ರಷ್ಟು ಕೊಡುಗೆಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಭಾರತೀಯ ಆಲೊಹಾಲ್ಯುಕ್ತ ಪಾನೀಯ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ವರದಿಯಿಂದ ತಿಳಿದುಬಂದಿದೆ. ದಕ್ಷಿಣದ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳೇ ಪ್ರಬಲದಕ್ಷಿಣದ ಐದು ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಾದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ತಮಿಳುನಾಡು, ಆಂಧ್ರಪ್ರದೇಶ, ತೆಲಂಗಾಣ ಮತ್ತು ಕೇರಳ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೇಂದ್ರಾಡಳಿತ ಪ್ರದೇಶವಾದ ಪುದುಚೇರಿ…
Bengaluru: Weeks after the urban development department released draft rules proposing a reduction in buffer zones around stormwater drains, citizens and environmental experts have submitted formal objections to the state govt, warning of severe consequences. A letter submitted to the govt argued that such reductions would have catastrophic ecological, legal, and social consequences for Bengaluru…
Durga Puja is in full swing across Bengaluru, with pandals attracting crowds with themes ranging from abstract art to traditional Rajbari motifs. The city is alive with festive spirit as devotees and visitors soak in the vibrant celebrations. If you’re planning to explore the pandals that the city has to offer, make sure to check…
Bengaluru: A 34-year-old convict, who escaped from Kidwai hospital while undergoing treatment on Sept 8, was arrested by Siddapura police.Chaitanya Kalyani, who was jailed in Vijayapura district, was brought to Bengaluru and admitted to a hospital for cancer treatment. Despite prison staff being deployed to guard him, the convict took advantage of their absence for…
