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…
Bengaluru: Have you ever noticed how animals instinctively choose the ripest fruits on a tree? This natural behaviour — seeking out the most rewarding option — offers a glimpse into how the brain processes attention and decision-making. Animals (and humans alike) not only focus on the most rewarding targets, but also act swiftly on that…
Bengaluru: The annual flower show at Lalbagh Botanical Garden will be held from Aug 7 to 18, drawing thousands of visitors to witness a grand display steeped in history and tribute.The 218th edition of the 12-day show, to be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah Thursday 10am at the Glass House, is themed on Kittur Rani…
Bengaluru: After a lull, southwest monsoon regained momentum over parts of coastal and south-interior Karnataka. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast of widespread rain till Sunday in Bengaluru and adjoining districts.Senior IMD officials attributed cloudy skies and rain to upper air cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal. “The system, off the coast of Tamil…
Bengaluru: Timely intervention by a resident at 1.40am Monday helped drain out stagnant floodwater in Kasturinagar, where around 30 houses were inundated after heavy rain Sunday night.Three main roads — I Main, IA Main and II Main Road — in the east Bengaluru locality were partially submerged that night, leaving cars damaged, sump water contaminated…
BENGALURU: Show-cause notices issued by BBMP to those who have obtained e-khatas has left property owners fuming.Questioning the very system that allows gross misappropriations to fester and lets the big fish slip through, while tightening the noose around commoners, many now want Bengaluru district in-charge minister D K Shivakumar to intervene and end their harassment.“The…
Bengaluru: Erratic rainfall in June and July after a bright start in May has raised concerns, with experts urging the govt to remain vigilant through Aug and Sept, especially since forecasts for the second half of the season suggest below normal showers.Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday directed district deputy commissioners to carefully manage…
Bengaluru: The promises to protect the fast-vanishing green cover and convert large swathes of land into lung spaces in and around Bengaluru notwithstanding, the state govt has set out to concretise the last-standing natural forest patches in the southern parts of Bengaluru.Amid citizens’ fight to save the city’s green spaces, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) plans…
