Bengaluru: In a move to protect residents from the chaos of garbage pile-up and civic disruptions, the govt has declared as many as 12 civic services in Bengaluru as “essential” under Karnataka Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 2013. The move prohibits workers handling garbage, sewage, water supply, and other critical civic tasks from going on…
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳ ಸೋಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕರೊಬ್ಬರ ಮನೆಗೆ ನುಗ್ಗಿದ ದರೋಡೆಕೋರರು ₹3.50 ಕೋಟಿ ನಗದು ಮತ್ತು 50 ಗ್ರಾಂ ಚಿನ್ನಾಭರಣ ದರೋಡೆ ನಡೆಸಿ ಪರಾರಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಯಲಹಂಕ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕ ಗಿರಿರಾಜು ಅವರ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಘಟನೆ ನಡೆದಿದ್ದು, ಪೊಲೀಸರು ತನಿಖೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ದರೋಡೆಕೋರರು ನಕಲಿ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಿದ್ದ ಕಾರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು, ಬಿಳಿ ಬಣ್ಣದ ಶರ್ಟ್ ಧರಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ತಾವು ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳೆಂದು ಹೇಳಿಕೊಂಡು ಮನೆಯೊಳಗೆ ನುಗ್ಗಿದ್ದರು ಎಂದು ಪೊಲೀಸರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ…
Bengaluru: Ayyappa devotees from Karnataka will have more travel options this season, with South Western Railway introducing 14 special express services between Hubballi and Kollam Junction in Kerala via Bengaluru.The Hubballi–Kollam express special will run Sundays from Sept 28 to Dec 28, departing Hubballi at 3:15pm and reaching Kollam at 12:55pm the following day. In…
Edwin Vishal Kerketta is a regular at St Anthony’s Friary Parish, a Catholic church on Hosur Road. On Oct 5, he will be tagged along to the church not just by his family, but also by his five love birds, three fish and nine chickens.Last year, his two love birds — Jango and Jangi —…
Chiriapanda Suresh Nanjappa BENGALURU: The biennial elections to the prestigious Kodava Samaja, Bengaluru, saw a record turnout of 5,614 votes on Sunday. In a closely watched contest, Chiriapanda Suresh Nanjappa emerged victorious as President, defeating Baleyada Kalappa by a margin of 1,666 votes. The elections produced decisive mandates across all key posts. Vice President: Chiriyapanda…
Representative image only BENGALURU: The much-expected and controversial socio-economic, educational and political survey of Karnataka, which is expected to cost Rs 625 crore to the state exchequer, will begin on Monday.However, Madhusudhan Naik, who heads other backward classes (OBC) panel, said there will be a delay of two to three days in launching the survey…
BENGALURU: US President Donald Trump’s proclamation on the H-1B visa left many Indians on edge, wondering what it meant for them. Harish M, an Indian techie at a FAANG company, was on vacation in Kenya, scheduled to land in the US next week via Qatar. He touched down in Qatar on Saturday, just as the…
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 forecasted to experience moderate rainfall on September 22, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 20.4°C and 26.5°C, accompanied by cloudy skies and a 95% chance of precipitation. The city recorded…
Bengaluru: The govt is preparing to roll out a dedicated welfare board aimed at protecting rights of domestic workers across the state, mirroring existing welfare mechanisms for gig, transport, and construction workers. The new law will address both welfare of workers and the safety of employers—particularly senior citizens. The labour department is in the process…
Bengaluru: Industries in Peenya are raising concerns as the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has begun collecting taxes under the Special Investment Region (SIR) framework, even though the govt hasn’t yet constituted the statutory committee meant to oversee development.Peenya, once touted as Southeast Asia’s largest industrial hub, was notified as an SIR on June…
