Bengaluru

Wearing masks, Bengaluru couple ties knot amid lockdown with 25 guests

The marriage was solemnised with the presence of close relatives of both the bride and groom where all the attendees abided by the Health department's precautionary measures.

May 24, 2020

Called Chinese, thrashed: Darjeeling man accused of spreading Covid robbed in Bengaluru

A man accused 'Chinese' was thrashed and injured by a gang of five men who then robbed all his money and new phone brought a day before the incident.

May 24, 2020

'We want to go home': 4,000 Manipuri migrant workers gather at Bengaluru's Palace Grounds

Around 4,000 migrant workers from Manipur, Tripura and Odisha gathered at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Saturday morning, May 23 for registration to return.

May 23, 2020

Karnataka govt to bear the cost of travel of migrant workers and stranded persons, says CM Yediyurappa

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced that the state government will hereafter bear all the travel expenses for the Shramik train passengers till May 31.

May 22, 2020

Coronavirus in Bengaluru: Luxury gym Zela shuts shop as lockdown kills revenue

The vulnerable situation of the gyms could quickly turn even direr if the closure of these centres goes extended beyond the fourth phase of the national lockdown.

May 22, 2020

Bengaluru Railway division TTE suspended for abusive remarks on North East students

The viral video shot by one of the students shows the TTE showering abusive remarks on the students from North East who boarded the Shramik train service.

May 22, 2020

Flying Bengaluru to Delhi? Here is how much your flight tickets will cost

The flight services are resumed by maintaining strict procedures and protocols that help the officials as well as the passengers to maintain social distancing norms and other precautions so as to spread the communication of the coronavirus while on board.

May 22, 2020

Will opening of Bengaluru's KR Market lead to Chennai's Koyembedu scenario?

One of the largest flower markets in Asia, the KR Market is prone to large crowds of people across the day, and reopening it can pose a threat to people.

May 22, 2020

Eid celebrations amid lockdown: Guidelines issued by Imarat-e-Shariah Karnataka

Check out the six guidelines issued for a safe celebration of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr by Imarat-e-Shariah Karnataka.

May 21, 2020

Two intra-state trains allowed in Karnataka from May 22: South Western Railways

The Railways has also announced that it will also begin operations of non-air conditioned passenger train services for all routes from June 1.

May 21, 2020

Coronavirus: 24 cops quarantined in Bengaluru after two thieves they caught test positive

Among the 24 personnel under quarantine includes the police sub-inspector and the assistant sub-inspector of the Hebbagodi station.

May 21, 2020

Societies seek freedom from RWA tyranny; new order helps residents

There has been a sharp rise in complaints against RWAs across the country as they have been tampering with the MHA guidelines on COVID-19 lockdown and imposing their own set of rules.

May 20, 2020

What caused the loud boom heard across Bengaluru? IAF explains

A mysterious boom sound was heard from different parts of the Bengaluru city this afternoon, including Kalyan Nagar in east Bengaluru, CV Raman Nagar, Marathahalli, Whitefield, Sarjapur, Hebbagodi, and MG Road.

May 20, 2020

Fact Check: Blast-like sound heard in Bengaluru was not earthquake but sonic boom

Many theories were floating around the Internet as to what triggered the loud booming side in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon with the one about a sonic boom garnering the most attention.

May 20, 2020

Kerala student insulted by Bengaluru cops when enquired about bus services amid lockdown

In a shameful incident, a student in Bengaluru hailing from Kerala was left humiliated and astray when he approached the Hebbal police station for seeking details for travel amid lockdown.

May 20, 2020

Karnataka Covid update: 63 new confirmed cases reported, Bengaluru reports a sum of 250 cases

Bengaluru Urban, says the health department bulletin, carries the major number of positive cases, deaths as well as the currently active cases.

May 20, 2020

Karnataka bus services resumed, skyrocketing prices for travel passes receive criticism

As a strong blow on the travellers, the BMTC has increased its bus fares to a minimum of Rs 70 (daily pass) even for single-trip journeys.

May 20, 2020

Mysterious loud noise triggers panic among Bengaluru residents

According to several people in Bengaluru, a suspicious loud sound was heard today. The booming sound has left everyone baffled.

May 20, 2020

No need for inter-district travel pass in Karnataka from May 20: State DGP Praveen Sood

The pass-free travel in the state is allowed from 7 am to 7 pm, although the officials at the district borders will take on the verification procedures.

May 20, 2020

Gang of 7 attacks policemen in Bengaluru after asked to follow lockdown guidelines

When the two policemen told them not to gather around without following the norms, the men taunted the cops and roughed them up.

May 19, 2020