Bengaluru: State Congress president DK Shivakumar constituted a committee Sunday to prepare the party for the elections to the five corporations of Bengaluru city expected early next year. The panel, headed by KPCC working president and Rajya Sabha member GC Chandrashekhar, will oversee the preparations for the civic polls and organisational works.All party MLAs representing…
Indian cricketer KL Rahul and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant, Padmanabhapuram Padmanabhan, to Sree Padmanabhapuram Mahavishnu Kheeram temple near Guruvayur. Unveiled on Sree Krishna Jayanti, the mechanical elephant will now be used for temple rituals, allowing real elephants to stay free in the wild. “Mechanical elephants show that devotion, innovation, and compassion…
Road conditions remain a major concern in Bengaluru NEW DELHI: Bengaluru is set to receive a major investment in its road infrastructure, with Rs 1,100 crore allocated for repair and construction works, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced on Sunday. In a post on ‘X’, Shivakumar said the government was committed to ensuring every…
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 a mild, damp morning on September 14, 2025, with patchy rain expected throughout the day and temperatures ranging from 20.1°C to 27.1°C. The city recorded a moderate Air…
Bengaluru: A 45-year-old auto driver and his daughter died on the spot when a rashly driven empty truck rammed into their three-wheeler at Summanahalli Junction, Magadi Road, Saturday morning. The truck also rammed into a private car and then a scooter before coming to a halt.The deceased are Yesu D and Y Jennifer, residents of…
Bengaluru: Indira Canteens, launched to provide affordable meals to the city’s working class, have come under the scanner after widespread complaints about the poor quality of food. Acting on these concerns, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has ordered a thorough inspection of all canteens across the west zone.The move came after Bengaluru West corporation commissioner…
Bengaluru: Throwing garbage on Bengaluru’s roads, drains, or vacant lots will now cost you Rs 2,000—every time. The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company Limited (BSWML) has tightened its enforcement, introducing a flat penalty for anyone caught dumping waste in public spaces, regardless of whether it’s a first-time or repeat offence.Until now, fines were imposed in…
Bengaluru: Bengalureans can now experience the joy of plucking fresh pomegranates straight from the orchard. Facilitating the direct sale of the fruit to consumers without the intervention of middlemen, pomegranate cultivators have launched a first-of-its-kind Pomegranate Farm Tourism at NCR Farm in Nagadasanahalli, near Yelahanka. The novel initiative, kickstarted Saturday, beckons citizens with the slogan…
Bengaluru: More than 19.3 lakh cases of skin conditions and 18.8 lakh cases of dental problems were identified among schoolchildren across the state in the past three years, according to health department data. Sources said there has been a shift in the trend, as malnutrition used to be the dominant health concern previously. State govt…
Bengaluru: The much-anticipated Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail corridor could be on track with the detailed project report (DPR) scheduled for submission in March 2026. South Central Railways (SCR), which is supervising the project, has commenced the final location survey and the alignment process for the 626km elevated corridor, which is being conducted by RITES Ltd.Upon completion,…
