Karnataka

Heavy rains and gusty winds continues in Bengaluru

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds continues in Bengaluru amid the hot days of summer.

May 26, 2020

Karnataka High Court denies bail plea to Infosys techie who urged to spread Covid through sneezing

The Justice observed that Muzeeb, albeit being well educated and employed, uploaded messages which are likely to cause disharmony and panic.

May 26, 2020

No more high fare passes; BMTC bus fares to start from Rs 5 now

This fare system will come into effect from May 26 and looks into minimising the contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 26, 2020

Bengaluru airport quarantine rules don't apply to Union Minister Gowda

Upon his arrival at the Bengaluru airport, Union Minister Sadananda Gowda did not agree to undergo the seven-day quarantine as mandated by the Karnataka government.

May 25, 2020

Centre identifies 4 role model cities in handling Covid-19; Yediyurappa praises Bengaluru for effective management

While the national average of Covid mortality rate is at three percent, Bengaluru and Chennai with optimised use of the ventilator were able to maintain the patient's failing health.

May 25, 2020

Bengaluru likely to witness heavy showers and thunderstorm till May 30, predicts IMD

Severe destructions have been reported from parts of Bengaluru due to Sunday's rain as trees were uprooted, roads caved-in and waterlogged in various residential areas.

May 25, 2020

Sunday curfew goes for a toss as most of the vehicles ply on Bengaluru roads

A major portion of these travelers who were roaming around the city without a genuine reason was penalised by the cops.

May 25, 2020

Dust storm, heavy rain hit Bengaluru; night-like afternoon in the state

Since April, Bengaluru has been receiving heavy rains and so far in May, it has recorded 10%-20% of the normal downpour.

May 24, 2020

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

Karnataka exempts factories from labour laws for 3 months till August 21

The Karnataka government exempted all factories from labour law provisions on working hours on a weekly and daily basis for three months till August 21.

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

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

FIR filed against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over tweets on PM-CARES funds

The case has been filed in Shivamogga under IPC sections 153 and 505 against the grand old party leaders.

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

APMC amendment 'truly empowers and frees our farmers', tweets DyCM Ashwathnarayan

The APMC is a marketing board established by a state government to ensure the safety of farmers from exploitation by large retailers, while ensuring the farm to retail price spread does not reach excessively high levels.

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