BENGALURU: Karnataka high court has granted bail to surrendered Naxalite Laxmi Poojarthi, also known as Thombattu Laxmi or Prema, in three cases registered in Udupi district between 2007 and 2008. The cases, investigated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Indian Penal Code, and Arms Act, were charge-sheeted earlier this year.Laxmi, a native of Anantapur in…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru East city corporation (BECC) will soon launch a major inspection drive to identify and act against unauthorised paying guest accommodations and hostels within its limits. In an official release on Tuesday, BECC additional commissioner Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar said that inspections are being conducted in the interest of public health and safety.“Strict enforcement will…
Bengaluru: In view of enhanced security measures after the Delhi blast, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has advised passengers to reach the airport well in advance of their flight departure. In a press release, officials said the advisory aims to ensure a smooth travel experience and allow sufficient time for security checks without delays. Travellers have…
BENGALURU: A 26-year-old techie has filed a criminal case against a woman he met on a dating app, accusing her of robbing him of gold and cash worth over Rs 6 lakh after sedating him in a hotel room at Indiranagar, east Bengaluru.The complainant befriended the suspect through the Happn app around two months ago….
Bengaluru: Amid growing public concern over the surge in stray dog attacks and unchecked rise in the city’s canine population, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has rolled out an intensified sterilisation and vaccination drive across its zonal corporations, acting on Supreme Court’s recent directives on animal welfare. The initiative aims to intensify Animal Birth Control (ABC)…
Bengaluru: After MakeMyTrip blocked a refund in its dormant wallet instead of crediting it to the customer’s bank account, Bengaluru Urban II additional district consumer commission reprimanded the company for deficiency in service and directed the online travel firm to refund the full amount along with compensation for mental agony and towards litigation expenses.The saga…
Bengaluru: The city is set to welcome ParSEC Whitefield, a 30,000 sqft experiential science centre by Param Foundation, located near Vydehi College — a new landmark in science and innovation. Scheduled to open in Dec 2025, the centre aims to blend science, art, culture, and wellness through hands-on, interactive exhibits.Unlike traditional museums, ParSEC Whitefield will…
Bengaluru: Two men were arrested on charges of theft and 1.3kg gold bar worth Rs 1.6 crore was recovered from them.The accused are Rajendra Kumar and Jeevan Sakaria, residents of Nehru Nagar in Seshadripuram.Police said the duo collected 1.3kg of gold ornaments from a merchant, Harshit B, on Avenue Road in July, promising to sell…
Bengaluru: A team of Lokayukta officials raided 13 locations in the city Tuesday in connection with an alleged Rs 250-crore scam in civil works carried out in and around RR Nagar constituency between 2019 and 2020.Lokayukta police registered a case under Prevention of Corruption Act after former MP DK Suresh filed a complaint. Superintendent of…
Bengaluru: The finance department has raised concerns over the inclusion of provident fund (PF) and employees’ state insurance (ESI) reimbursements in the state’s new startup policy 2025-30, warning that it could have major financial implications. The new policy offers a range of incentives including reimbursements for GST, patent filing, quality certification, PF, ESI, cloud storage,…
