Bengaluru: Amid reports of an early outbreak of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, Karnataka’s much-awaited new vaccine against the tick-borne illness has been delayed by at least a year. Contrary to earlier assurances that the vaccine would be available by the 2026 outbreak season, the govt has now revised the timeline,…
Bengaluru: An early morning ride from Majestic, central Bengaluru, turned into a nightmare for a family Sunday, revealing a sophisticated “note-swapping” trick allegedly operated by auto-rickshaw drivers.According to a post on X by the victim, Anantha Kallapur, the incident occurred around 2.15am when he, his wife, and daughter hired an auto-rickshaw to travel to Banashankari…
Bengaluru: Regular commuters on the Tuticorin–Mysuru Special train (06284) are criticising high ticket prices between Bengaluru and Mysuru. The Railways is charging Rs 1,455 for AC 2-Tier (2A) and Rs 1,060 for AC 3-Tier (3A) even for travel between Bengaluru and Mysuru, a journey of about 140km that takes roughly two hours and 25 minutes….
BENGALURU: As India commemorated 100 glorious years of international hockey, the Jayanagara Kodava Sangha took a decisive grassroots step to shape the sport’s future by organising a kids’ hockey tournament for children aged 8 to 13 years. The tournament was held on Sunday, at Turf City, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru, bringing together young players,…
Bengaluru: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy Tuesday urged railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to consider introducing a Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Madgaon in Goa via coastal Karnataka, citing a long-standing public demand and improved operational readiness of the route.In a letter to Vaishnaw, Kumaraswamy stated that the high-speed service would significantly improve rail connectivity…
How Bengaluru techie gunned down his wife BENGALURU: In a shocking incident that had its roots in prolonged marital discord, a 40-year-old software professional allegedly shot his estranged wife dead on a busy road in West Bengaluru during the evening rush hour on Tuesday, before walking into a police station with the pistol and surrendering.The…
Bengaluru/Delhi: The much-anticipated visit of deputy chief minister and Congress state president DK Shivakumar to New Delhi on Tuesday failed to trigger any political movement, as he could not meet Rahul Gandhi, who is on a five-day trip to Germany to attend various events.Shivakumar’s visit had generated political interest amid speculation over a possible CM…
Bengaluru: A hazardous stretch along a major stormwater drain on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road in Chikkalasandra poses risks for both motorists and pedestrians. Residents claim their repeated requests for a barricade have gone unanswered by Bengaluru West city corporation.The retaining wall of the stormwater drain, located a few metres from Ittamadu bus stand, ends abruptly, with…
Bengaluru: The Kalaburagi bench of Karnataka high court dismissed a petition by former state information commissioner Ravindra Gurunath Dhakappa, observing that a prima facie case exists in a bribery trap by Lokayukta police. He had sought to quash the FIR and consequential investigation initiated against him by the Lokayukta.The court held that there were sufficient…
Bengaluru: Employees of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) staged protests across offices Tuesday, alleging harassment and threats of suspension related to the issuance of e-khatas. Staff wore black ribbons and badges and submitted a representation to GBA chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao, claiming repeated threats from special commissioner (revenue) Munish Moudgil.The GBA Municipal Officers and Employees…
