Bengaluru

Namma Metro phase 2: Jayadeva Interchange Metro Station to have the highest point at 29.1 metre

According to the BMRCL chief, the Phase 2 project in the Gottigere-Nagawara (Pink Line) stretch will run 29.1 m above the road level at Jayadeva station.

Apr 28, 2020

Bicycle diaries: How these Bengaluru cyclists team up to help the elderly during lockdown

To ease this heavy toil on their shoulders, while helping the elderly people ferry services and essential supplies like medicines and groceries, a team of cyclists have come up with their joint action as the Bicycle Ambassadors.

Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus couple, wife had multiple affairs, was 'fake'. Channel ran WhatsApp forward

The social media has been abuzz with the story of a couple who is being labeled as the super spreader of Covid-19 after it was reported that the girl allegedly had multiple partners.

Apr 27, 2020

Lockdown tales: How this 'angel' Bengaluru cop procured a vital drug for a 2-year-old kid in Chennai

The Bengaluru Police force yet again wins the hearts of the public by delivering urgent medicines to a two-year-old boy in Chennai, all the way from Bengaluru.

Apr 27, 2020

How shifting of Padayaranapura rioters turned Ramanagara into red zone: Turf war between Vokkaliga leaders gear up

After the shifting of the prisoners arrested on the Padarayanapura riot on April 19 to Ramanagara jail, the green zone has turned vulnerable to the spread of the contagion.

Apr 25, 2020

Bengaluru reports 19 new Covid-19 cases, Karnataka capital registers the highest toll

Bengaluru has the most number of cases in the state, followed by Mysuru with 87, Belagavi (45), Vijayapura (35), Kalaburagi (36), and others, said the statement.

Apr 25, 2020

Watch: See how road caves in near Bengaluru after heavy rains, 12 vehicles damaged

The Bengaluru residents say that they had shared the fear of such an impending incident as the building is located on a downhill and had chances of a collapse.

Apr 25, 2020

Lakhs of litres of fresh beer goes down the drain, Twitterati asks 'Which drain'?

The craft beer industry is reeling under huge losses and Twitter users are venting out their anger and frustration about the same amidst the lockdown.

Apr 24, 2020

PFI linked to ghastly attack on Bengaluru healthcare workers: Report

A fresh media report has emerged stating that the Popular Front Of India (PFI) played a part in the attack on the healthcare officials in Padarayanapura.

Apr 23, 2020

Bengaluru's private hospital gets centre's nod for plasma therapy trail on coronavirus patients

City-based HCG Hospital has received the Central government's nod to conduct clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of convalescent plasma therapy in Covid-19 treatment, an official said.

Apr 22, 2020

Bengaluru violence updates: 59 arrested for attacking health workers on Covid-19 duty in Padarayanapura

The people attacked the officials who had gone to quarantine some people who were the primary and secondary contacts of three COVID-19 patients.

Apr 20, 2020

From 500 to 10 lakh meals: Bengaluru trio feeds countless families everyday

A trio from Bengaluru has kickstarted an initiative to feed the countless families of daily wage earners who are going hungry amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

BBMP launches 'Sahaaya Setuve' app to avoid coronavirus relief duplication

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched 'Sahaaya Setuve' mobile app to bridge gaps and avoid duplication of efforts by NGO's, BBMP & volunteers while serving the needy.

Apr 14, 2020

Bengaluru liquor shops in danger; robbery reported, FIR lodged

The Bengaluru Police have received several complaints from bars and wine shop owners regarding the theft of liquor bottles since the novel coronavirus lockdown.

Apr 10, 2020

Bengaluru, stay calm as COVID-19 'seal-down' claims are fake: Police Commissioner

A prominent Kannada news channel claimed that Mahadevpura, Bommanahalli Zone and other areas were gearing up for a 'seal down' In Bengaluru.

Apr 10, 2020

As delivery workers emerge as frontline soldiers, government warms to e-commerce

E-commerce is now limping back to life in India as the border closures, warehouse shutdowns and general confusion that initially accompanied the three-week shutdown order have eased.

Apr 9, 2020

Migrant workers in Bengaluru get free meals twice a day; Karnataka govt, Swiggy make it happen

The state govt has partnered with Swiggy and created the Dasoha 2020 project, which helps the Govt deliver food to needy people in Bengaluru.

Apr 8, 2020

Photojournalist helps distressed tourist, lands in COVID-19 isolation

Anantha Subramanyam was asked to self-isolate after he helped a Frenchman who was later tested positive for coronavirus.

Apr 6, 2020

During lockdown, Bengaluru Police gives 250 patrol vehicles for public emergency

The police force has turned their official patrol vehicles for public usage. People with urgent needs can utilise the police vehicles hereafter.

Apr 3, 2020

ASHA workers attacked by mob while on duty to check houses for coronavirus symptoms in Bengaluru

ASHA workers including a nurse have been attacked by a minority community in Bengaluru's Sadiq layout for trying to carry out tests on the novel coronavirus symptoms.

Apr 2, 2020