Karnataka

Bengaluru CCB busts women trafficking racket, rescues 9 women; key accused arrested

The Central Crime Branch team in Bengaluru led by Inspector Hazresh Killedar has arrested Basvaraj Kalasad for trafficking nine women to UAE on the pretense of work. All the 9 women have been rescued.

Jul 20, 2020

Christ University student writes to Karnataka Chief Justice for disregarding UGC guidelines

After the Christ University decided to go ahead with the exams for 2020 despite severe backlash and UGC guidelines, students have taken matters to a legal recourse.

Jul 19, 2020

AAP's 'Nammoora Charche' begins: Citizens raise concerns on BBMP's work in Bengaluru

The matter of roads in the Horamavu district were raised by experts and citizens in the ward alike on the functioning of the BBMP and what could make the workings of the civic body better during a live session today.

Jul 19, 2020

Wife pushes dead husband's body on a cart

Covid-19 stigma: Kin refuses to help, wife pushes dead husband's body on cart in Karnataka

The coronavirus fear has made everybody apprehensive now, a wife was recorded pushing her dead husband's body on a cart because her family refused to help fearing he died of Covid-19.

Jul 19, 2020

Check COVID hospital bed availability in Bengaluru | full list

Since the BBMP announced its new dashboard showcasing the hospital beds available in the city, there have still been complaints of it not loading or that the hospitals are still refusing to admit patients. The BBMP has issued an alternate link to the dashboard now, we check the hospital beds available in real-time.

Jul 18, 2020

25th Maharaja of Mysore: Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar who turned monarchy into democracy

Today marks the birth anniversary of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the last official king of Mysore. The 25th Maharaja's centenary celebrations concluded today with the Vice President of India in attendance.

Jul 18, 2020

BBMP gets new commissioner; Manjunatha Prasad is back, Anil Kumar out

The Government of Karnataka has issued a new order on 18th July stating that the current BBMP commissioner in Bengaluru BH Anil Kumar has been transferred. He will be replaced by IAS officer Manjunatha Prasad.

Jul 18, 2020

BBMP ramps up health checks for Pourakarmikas

BBMP ramps up health checkups for Pourakarmikas after 5 sanitation workers succumb to COVID

In Bengaluru so far five Pourakarmikas have lost their lives due to COVID-19 after pressure from the union the BBMP is now ramping up health checkups and providing gears for their safety.

Jul 18, 2020

Son, grandson beat up 70-year-old for 'bedwetting', Belthangady cops arrest 3

The Belthangady cops have arrested three persons in connection with the assault case on an elderly woman. The incident occured on 13 July, but came to light after the clip went viral.

Jul 17, 2020

CM Yediyurappa holds crucial meeting on Covid-19 management in Bengaluru: What was discussed

The Karnataka CM Yediyurappa met with the state's top brass and the 8 zonal ministers of BBMP to discuss steps of COVID-19 management.

Jul 17, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown: BBMP Mayor asks for more time from Karnataka govt to tackle Covid crisis

BBMP Mayor Goutham Kumar has said that more time will be needed to fight Covid-19 in Bengaluru, he further said that a proposal has been made to the Karnataka CM in this regard.

Jul 17, 2020

MLC and producer Sandesh Nagaraj hospitalised after testing coronavirus positive

Producer and politician Sandesh Nagaraj has tested coronavirus positive. He is hospitalised in Mysuru.

Jul 17, 2020

Unable to find medical aid, man reaches Karnataka CM's house seeking help

A man made his way to Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's house after being turned away from the hospital in the hope of getting medical assistance.

Jul 17, 2020

'My words were misinterpreted': Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu clarifies controversial remark

Karnataka Health Minister said that only God could save us from COVID-19, which created a huge stir as a sign of the govenrment's defeat in the face of coronavirus. However, the minister has now clarified that his statements were minced.

Jul 16, 2020

Bengaluru police extends support to the needy

Bengaluru: Nearly 8,000 sign up as civil police wardens to assist law-keepers

In Bengaluru since the need arose for volunteers to help the police department in the city and the Commissioner of Police Bhaskar Rao, IPS made an appeal on social media, nearly 8,000 signed up as civil police wardens in the city.

Jul 16, 2020

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

In a shocking development, 17 staff members at the Sanjiv Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics have tested positive for COVID-19 even though the hospital doesn't treat COVID patients, raising concerns about how it could have been transmitted.

Jul 16, 2020

Brahmins to be issued caste and income certificates: Karnataka minister R Ashoka

The government in Karnataka will now be issuing caste and income certificates for Brahmins in the state, revenue minister R Ashoka announced.

Jul 16, 2020

Now, Karnataka's budget for Tirumala guesthouse is Rs 200 cr as financial crisis deepens

Karnataka is already facing a financial crisis due to the pandemic, with huge government expenditure on the fight against COVID-19.

Jul 16, 2020

engaluru: Sanitation staff busy cleaning and disinfecting Bangalore City railway station during the extended nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, on May 11, 2020.

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

The state government has imposed strict rules as part of the lockdown in Bengaluru beginning 14th July evening. Even as Bengalureans make note of the guidelines, the government has issued stern penalties for those who'll violate rules.

Jul 15, 2020

Karnataka High Court summons BBMP commissioner over non-delivery of food kits in containment zones

The Karnataka High Court has summoned the BBMP commissioner and the ACS of the State Urban Development Department to court via video conferencing on Tuesday following the failure to deliver food kits in containment zones across Bengaluru.

Jul 14, 2020

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Karnataka

Bengaluru CCB busts women trafficking racket, rescues 9 women; key accused arrested

Christ University student writes to Karnataka Chief Justice for disregarding UGC guidelines

AAP's 'Nammoora Charche' begins: Citizens raise concerns on BBMP's work in Bengaluru

Covid-19 stigma: Kin refuses to help, wife pushes dead husband's body on cart in Karnataka

Check COVID hospital bed availability in Bengaluru | full list

25th Maharaja of Mysore: Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar who turned monarchy into democracy

BBMP gets new commissioner; Manjunatha Prasad is back, Anil Kumar out

BBMP ramps up health checkups for Pourakarmikas after 5 sanitation workers succumb to COVID

Son, grandson beat up 70-year-old for 'bedwetting', Belthangady cops arrest 3

CM Yediyurappa holds crucial meeting on Covid-19 management in Bengaluru: What was discussed

Bengaluru lockdown: BBMP Mayor asks for more time from Karnataka govt to tackle Covid crisis

MLC and producer Sandesh Nagaraj hospitalised after testing coronavirus positive

Unable to find medical aid, man reaches Karnataka CM's house seeking help

'My words were misinterpreted': Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu clarifies controversial remark

Bengaluru: Nearly 8,000 sign up as civil police wardens to assist law-keepers

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

Brahmins to be issued caste and income certificates: Karnataka minister R Ashoka

Now, Karnataka's budget for Tirumala guesthouse is Rs 200 cr as financial crisis deepens

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

Karnataka High Court summons BBMP commissioner over non-delivery of food kits in containment zones

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