Bengaluru: In response to recent dog bite incidents inside Lalbagh, the horticulture department has initiated measures to control the stray canines in the botanical garden.With the popular Independence Day flower show set to begin Thursday, officials have started administering anti-aggression injections to the dogs found on the premises. In addition, all stray dogs in the…
Bengaluru: The year started on a painful note for Poovanna Chandura Boby. The Karnataka player suffered a facial injury while representing Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers against Soorma Hockey Club in the Hockey India League in Jan. Poovanna went under the knife shortly after and was out of action for two months.The time away from the…
Bengaluru: The early onset of the monsoon and subsequent heavy rain in several parts of the state has brought more misery than relief for farmers as it has triggered an outbreak of fungal infections across several crops. Experts warn the damage, now running into several crores, has severely impacted both commercial and subsistence farming across…
Bengaluru: Amid uncertainty over onboarding, lateral hires offered roles at TCS are now rethinking their resignations. Recently, TCS informed candidates that their onboarding would be contingent upon business requirements, leaving approximately 650 lateral hires in a state of uncertainty. These individuals, who possess varying levels of experience, were initially scheduled to join the company between…
Bengaluru: Actor Darshan and co-accused Pavithra Gowda urged Supreme Court to uphold the bail granted to them by Karnataka high court in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case. The apex court had reserved its verdict after a lengthy hearing on Karnataka govt’s plea seeking to cancel their bail.In his written submission, Darshan (accused no. 2 in…
One sunny Sunday morning, actor Maahir Mohiuddin traded the sets for the dusty, vibrant lanes of Bengaluru’s historic Sunday Bazaar. Navigating the crowded bylanes of Chikpete at 7 am, Maahir embarked on a treasure hunt through piles of forgotten artefacts and unexpected knick-knacks to see what hidden gems one of the city’s oldest markets had…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is set to cement its position as the second-largest metro network in India, following the imminent commissioning of its much-anticipated Yellow Line. The new 19-km corridor, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is expected to expand the city’s Metro footprint to 96km of operational track — offering a buffer as Hyderabad rapidly…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court Wednesday granted an interim stay on proceedings over a complaint against state energy minister KJ George and a couple of Bescom officials. This is in connection with a private complaint filed by BJP functionaries alleging irregularities in the issuance of a tender for procuring and installing smart electric meters across…
Bengaluru: A metal truck forgotten by a passenger created panic at KR Pura Metro station, leading to the arrival of a bomb detection squad, fire personnel and an ambulance. The heightened anxiety lasted for about 30 minutes till the anti-climax when the passenger returned to the station claiming the trunk, which contained toolkits.The high drama…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday directed the state govt to submit the inquiry report concerning the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede incident in a sealed cover.The directive came during Tuesday’s hearing of a petition by DNA Entertainment Private Limited, Bengaluru, which sought to quash the report prepared by the one-man Commission of Inquiry headed by…
