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B'lore: Another vigilance officer attacked

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:53:40 +0530

Another vigilance officer was attacked in Bangalore on Friday by unidentified assailants. The attack came just days after an auditor, SP Mahantesh, was murdered in the city.

Bangalore: Chennai student dies in accident

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:50:00 +0530

An engineering student was killed and his three friends sustained minor injuries after their car rammed into a tree on Sarjapur Road in the wee hours of Thursday.

Bangalore: N-E students feel like outsiders in India

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:39:00 +0530

Following the death of Richard Loitam, students from the North-East feel harassment and stereotyping must stop.

Bangalore: Journalists embrace novel ideas to tap votes

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:30:00 +0530

Its seldom that elections to the Press Club of Bangalore (PCB) - the abode of journalists - has hit headlines.

Bangalore: One-way plan to ease Mysore Road mess

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:37:00 +0530

The road connecting the Chord Road Junction and Gali Anjaneya Temple will be made one-way, probably in the next two months.

Bangalore's Cubbon 'bark': Dogs are safe here

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:51:00 +0530

The park has a wonderful sight of over 50 dogs running around, playing with citizens and eating food they offer everyday.

Bangalore: Take alternative routes near Nayandahalli Jn

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:52:00 +0530

The city traffic police have confirmed that the ongoing work at one of the busiest junctions, the Nayandahalli Junction on Bangalore-Mysore Road, will take at least another three months for completion.

Private schools say no to RTE this year

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Karnataka Federation of Independent Schools Managements, which represents nearly 300 ICSE and CBSE schools in the stat..

Bangalore: Water woes pour from skies

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:37:00 +0530

Monsoon showers affected the civic life, with eight trees uprooting incidents across the Bangalore city.

Bangalore: The blind tailor who defies all odds

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:09:00 +0530

Having turned blind, he could have become helpless and dependent on others. But on the contrary, H A Rudrachari has been earning his livelihood for two decades

Bangalore: Honey, where are the bees?

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:21:00 +0530

Honey bees are fast depleting in the city leading to a variety of problems which directly threatens our food security.

Bangalore: BESCOM hits the streets to power citizens

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:33:00 +0530

As a unique initiative, BESCOM is making extensive use of emerging technologies to spread awareness on saving power.

Skeleton found in Bangalore house

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:59:00 +0530

A skeleton of a youth, who was allegedly murdered four months ago, was found at a house in Sonnappanahalli in Chikkajala on Thursday.

Palike stops water supply to Russell Market

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:58:00 +0530

BBMP, in order to vacate the traders, has stopped water supply to the market and has locked the toilets on the premises...

Save money, go green

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:40:00 +0530

Many city dwellers are opting to reside in green buildings to reduce power consumption and utilise natural resources...

Power cuts haunt city; Officials in the dark

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Despite tall claims by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) of uninterrupted power barring for maintenance, Ba..

Bangalore: Two suspected terrorists arrested

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:47:44 +0530

In a major breakthrough, Crime Branch officials on Tuesday arrested two terrorists belonging to terror outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Indian Mujahideen (IM) in Bangalore.

48% Bangalore women on night shift scared

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:39:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Crimes against women are on the rise. A survey by a trade body reveals that 48 per cent of women working in night shift..

From rape victims to normal persons, a journey

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:25:23 +0530

Most media campaigns on cases of rape and sexual assault or stories based on such victims in movies end with justice or the lack of it. Counsellors who handle sexual assault victims say that justice is often the last thing on the minds of the victims as they grapple with insecurities that affect their life adversely. City Express speaks with counsellors and women's rights activist, who delve into the trauma suffered by the victims.

Fading green memories of Bangalore

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:19:00 +0530

In just three years, over 1,500 trees have been uprooted, by both harsh monsoons and growing developmental works.

North East student found dead in Bangalore

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:57:32 +0530

Close on the heels of a Manipuri student who was found dead in "mysterious circumstances" in his college hostel in April, another student from the north-eastern state allegedly committed suicide in Bangalore by hanging.

Loitam's blood has no traces of drugs: Sources

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:06:48 +0530

Manipur student Richard Loitam's death remains a mystery with the forensic report saying no traces of drugs have been found in his blood even as there is no clarity on whether wounds in the head led to his death. The forensic report of Loitam, who died under mysterious circumstances inside his hostel room in Bangalore, was submitted to Bangalore rural police on Thursday with sources telling CNN-IBN that the boy was not under the influence of drugs when he died.

The 'woe'men of Bangalore

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:22:00 +0530

Hijras are actually men, deliberately hiding behind a feminine fabric to escape from the daily grind of hard work.

Bangalore: The king of fruits takes a fall

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:45:00 +0530

Fruit vendors and consumers are extremely unhappy with the delayed arrival and steep prices of mangoes this year.

Loitam involved in IPL brawl: Minister

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:03:00 +0530

Post mortem says that Richard Loitam died due to haemorrhage, but it is unclear if it was due to an accident or assault.

Karnataka polls: Making Bangalore's grads vote

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:03:29 +0530

Karnataka capital Bangalore boasts of being home to over two million graduates and diploma holders, but still cuts a sorry figure as only a few thousand of them care to vote to elect a representative to advocate their interests in the state legislature.

B'lore: PM's close aide caught in land row

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:10:08 +0530

One of the close advisors of the Prime Minister, TKA Nair was caught in a land row on Sunday. A story that appeared in the Hindu newspaper on Sunday morning claimed that the BEML Employees' Co-operative Society allotted plots to TKA Nair's niece and friend in south Bangalore at throwaway prices.

Killed for a remote: North East students to protest

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:46:00 +0530

The students from the North East are planning to hold silent protests across the country on Sunday to demand justice for Richard Loitam, a student of an architectural institute in Bangalore, who died after a bitter fight with his friends over a TV remote while an IPL match was on.

Bangalore: A peek at the new Mayor's first day

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:08:00 +0530

It was a day of seeking blessings for the newly-elected Mayor D Venkatesha Murthy on Friday.

ISKCON battling fraud, conspiracy charges

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:43:10 +0530

The International Society for Krishna consciousness, better known as ISKCON, is in the throes of controversy. Members are battling a host of serious charges, the most recent ones includes fraud and criminal conspiracy.

Bangalore: First citizens first offence?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:20:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Newly-elected Mayor D Venkatesh Murthy inadvertently broke traffic rules on the very first day of assuming the office..

Exam Adalat to settle over 4,500 cases

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:12:00 +0530

Bangalore University VC says the judges order is going to be final and the hearings will be held every alternate day...

On road to beauty

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:31:00 +0530

In an attempt to beautify the city, BBMP is planning to install cement sculptures at six traffic signals in the city...

BangaloreOne on its toes

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:39:00 +0530

An e-governance initiative, where services like bill payments, ticket bookings can be done, is catching up in the city.

The wailing wall paintings of Bangalore

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:55:00 +0530

The paintings are witnessing total negligence on the part of BBMP officials as far the maintenance is concerned.

India becoming capital of lead poisoning

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:58:00 +0530

With a policy plan to generate 12.3 giga-Watts of electricity from solar energy in India, we are on the verge of becoming the world capital of lead poisoning.

Bangalore goes green

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:28:00 +0530

Namma Bengaluru shows the way and has sent a strong message about environmental protection by hanging a one-km-long banner at the Cubbon Park.

Bangalore: After 183 days, Metro chugs to a mixed bag

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:55:00 +0530

In spite of its rocky ride, Bangaloreans are glad that there is finally a sophisticated and safe mode of transportation.

Serviced flats under scanner in Bangalore

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:16:00 +0530

Many serviced apartments pay property tax under residential units and only some pay taxes under commercial properties.

Bangalore: Labour pain for Garden City

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:52:00 +0530

Many companies and industries are in urgent need of skilled labour as cities are facing shortage of skilled manpower.

Bangalore: Road to BU ideal to test your spine

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:44:00 +0530

If the political leadership is the mirror of how good a nation should be, then the roads of a city clearly mirrors its progress.

B'lore: Plane returns without landing at KL

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:11:53 +0530

Passengers of a Malaysia Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur were stranded at the Bangalore International airport on Sunday after the flight returned to the airport, after almost landing in Kuala Lumpur.

B'lore: Rape case filed against govt official

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:29:08 +0530

A top official of the Child & Women Welfare Department has been charged with raping a woman who runs a school for mentally-challenged children, police said.

Enter the piracy kingdom of Bangalore

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:17:00 +0530

There are more than 20 book piracy chains operating in city and almost 5 new ones being added on an average each year.

B'lore: Helicopter lands on top of apartment

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:07:42 +0530

A trainee pilot of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday made an emergency landing of a helicopter on top of a building in Bangalore.

Bangalore experiences aftershocks of quake

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:01:00 +0530

The Meteorological Department said the city felt two tremors, the first one was strong while the second one was milder...

Boy commits suicide over poor marks

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:32:00 +0530

BANGALORE: A 15-year-old boy committed suicide after his mother pulled him up over low scores in his class VIII exam on Tuesday. S..

Airtel to launch 4G service in Bangalore in 30 days

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:07:36 +0530

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said it will be ready to launch 4G service in Bangalore in the next 30 days.

Bangalore: Killer teens unleashed

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:35:00 +0530

Psychological problems, sedentary lifestyle and parental neglect are being blamed for the spurt in violent teen crimes.

Bangalore firm makes portable solar power genset

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:25:38 +0530

Leading energy firm HHV Solar Technologies Ltd has developed a portable solar photovoltaic power generator with 600 watt capacity for emergency use in remote locations and disaster management.

'Battered' baby girl battles for life in Bangalore

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:48:09 +0530

A three-month-old baby girl, Afreen, has been battling for her life in a city hospital in Bangalore. She was admitted with cigarette burns on the forehead and posterior and neck dislocated.

Bangalore: Health Department to combat H1N1

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:34:00 +0530

Following the recent death of a 43-year-old woman to H1N1 influenza, the State Health Department said it was well-prepared to tackle the virus attack with adequate stock of vaccines. On March 27, the victim died at a Hebbal-based private hospital, where she was admitted on March 24.

Lethargy delaying Bangalore Airport's name?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:56:00 +0530

It has been more than an year since the state cabinet recommended the Centre to rename Bengaluru International Airport as Kempegowda International Airport.

Bangalore: Buses parked in front of houses at night

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:34:00 +0530

Due to lack of space at BMTCs depot No 4 in Jayanagar 4th T Block, buses are parked in front of houses at night.

Tigalas look foward to festive hues of Karaga

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:27:00 +0530

Chikpet is all geared for Karaga procession that will start from Dharmaraya Swamy temple premises on midnight Friday...

Give your readers positive reports: Kalam

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:08:00 +0530

The front pages of all newspapers I see are crammed with news of scandals, crime and death, says Abdul Kalam.

Bangalore: Councillors demand hike in pay

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:57:00 +0530

If the government approves the proposed hike, BBMP will have to bear an additional expense of Rs 5 crore annually.

Rs 7K-crore worth-land encroached in Bangalore

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:08:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Forest minister C P Yogeshwar made the startling revelation that the state government has unearthed land encroachment t..

Bangalore: Kidnapped jeweller found murdered

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:15:12 +0530

The body of Bangalore-based jeweller who was allegedly kidnapped by some persons was found on the roadside at Dobbaspet in Tumkur on Wednesday, police said. Nitesh, owner of BRN Jewellers in Chickpet was allegedly kidnapped by some persons on Tuesday.

Realty in Bangalore to see 25 percent growth

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:09:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The real estate sector in Bangalore has grown to a large extent in the past one year. In the year ahead, the citys rea..

Bangalore boy is YouTube Space Lab winner

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:53:50 +0530

India's Sachin S Kukke is the Asia-Pacific region winner and one of the six global winners of the YouTube Space Lab 2012 contest for young people to design experiments that could be performed in outer space.

Everything that is white is caustic soda in milk

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:11:00 +0530

10,460 litres of adulterated milk with excessive caustic soda, which could affect the BP and sugar levels, were seized...

Bangalore airport wins Green Company certification

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:54:00 +0530

The Bangalore International Airport (BIA) has become the country's first firm to receive 'Green Company' distinction from the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Bangalore: Sadarmangala lake cries for attention

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:09:00 +0530

Vanishing lakes in the city is not a new phenomena and the current state of Sadarmangala lake is a clear indication of one more such lake in the making.

Beating the heat with cooling devices

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:29:00 +0530

The overpowering heat has brought good news for dealers in air conditioners and fans as they confirm sales have gone up...

Bangalore: KR Market not all bed of roses

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:41:00 +0530

Though it is one of Asias biggest flower markets, authorities have failed to provide even the basic facilities.

Bangalore: frequent LPG price hike affects citizens

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:16:00 +0530

The repercussions of LPG price hike has been very harsh on the citizens, demonstrating its negative impact on the life of a householder as well as on the food industry.

Bangalore: Budget bonanza for Namma Metro

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:23:00 +0530

This year, although common man feels the Budget is a burden, Bangalore Metro rail has managed to get Rs 900 crore funds.

Bangalore: vacate Russell Market, BBMP to vendors

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:25:00 +0530

BBMP's Special Commissioner (Projects), has directed them to stop repair works at the market, and vacate their shops until the civic body completes the entire renovation work.

Bangalore: Whose land is it anyway?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:21:00 +0530

The allotment of the Beggar's Colony land for non-rehabilitation purposes seems to continue despite the recent High Court order that the land should be used for original purpose of rehabilitating the destitutes.

Razing of Bangalore's 'Pisa Tower' halted

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:31:00 +0530

In the wee hours of Tuesday, tension prevailed at Shantipura near Electronics City when a five-storey building slowly tilted to its right side. A security person spotted this and raised an alarm.

Bangalore Metro: BMRCL to stop tunneling work?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:35:00 +0530

It is official now, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will have to stop work from March 13 on the Majestic stretch, if the South Western Railways (SWR) does not give them permission, clarified Sivasailam, Managing Director, BMRCL.

BMRCL-Railways tiff delays Namma Metro work

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:51:27 +0530

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has threatened to stop work at the Majestic site from March 13 over a dispute with the South Western Railway (SWR) with regard to land ownership. This latest tiff could delay the metro project further.

'Act against violence on girls in schools'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:13:00 +0530

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Minister for Energy, Food and Supplies Shobha Karandlaje condemned teachers' misbehaviour towards girls in schools.

Lawyers protest: Police families demand action

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:47:03 +0530

Members of Karnataka State Police Family Members' Association on Thursday staged a demonstration in Bangalore demanding stringent action against the advocates who recently assaulted police and mediapersons.

Bangalore: Women want the 'pink buses' back

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:59:16 +0530

Pink coloured buses with a board stating 'Women's Special' were seen about two years ago in the city. However, today one cannot see them anymore. Though they were meant exclusively for women, male counterparts were also seen travelling in these buses on many occasions.

Bangalore: Pay property tax through cards

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:02:00 +0530

This year property tax collection is likely to be a paperless transaction. Citizens can pay their property tax to BBMP through their debit and credit cards, if everything goes as planned.

Jaywalking rampant: Whats the solution?

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:28:00 +0530

Though jaywalking hits traffic movement, police remain mute spectators without catching even a single jaywalker...

4 Bangalore lawyers held for attack on scribes

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:55:19 +0530

Facing heat from the media over its 'inaction', police on Saturday arrested four advocates in connection with attack on media personnel by a section of lawyers during the mayhem that rocked the city civil court.

Lawyers attack journalists near Bangalore court

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:52:38 +0530

A huge ruckus was created outside a court complex in Bangalore on Friday as lawyers and mediapersons gathered there engaged in a scuffle. The lawyers reportedly barred the entry of journalists to the City Civil Court complex saying the media portrayed them in bad light. The incident happened just after former BJP leader Janardhan Reddy was produced in court in connection with the illegal mining case.

Bangalore: Hi-tech revamp for Russell Market

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:33:00 +0530

A portion of the market was gutted last week in the alleged 'short-circuit'. More than 170 shops were gutted in the fire.

Bangalore airport to shut for seven hours till April 3

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:08:00 +0530

The Bangalore International Airport (BIA) will be closed for seven hours every day from March 11 to April 3 for runway modernisation.

Rare fragnant flowers to reappear in Bangalore

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:50:00 +0530

The Horticulture Department is planning to revive chosen species of plants by planting them at lung spaces of the city...

Bangalore to get Indias fastest supercomputer

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Indias fastest supercomputer will soon be housed in Bangalore.
Sources with the Council of Scientific and Industri..

Kannada model-actress writes book on Rahul

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:04:10 +0530

The dusky model, movie actress and doctoral fellow from Bangalore is an unlikely political commentator. Meet Lakshmi Priya, an emerging writer who released her political comment, "Rahul Gandhi: The Great Warrior of Indian Politics" at the 20th World Book Fair.

4 suspended over Bangalore mock drill death

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:01:56 +0530

Four officers from the Karnataka Fire Department have been suspended following the death of a 25-year-old woman in a mock fire drill in Bangalore.

B'lore: Fire Dept admits lapses in mock drill

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:37:32 +0530

The Karnataka Fire Department on Saturday admitted lapse in the Bangalore mock fire drill case where a woman lost her life on Friday.

Explain why no FIR filed against Kumble: HC

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:48:58 +0530

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the Bharathinagar Police Inspector to be present in court on February 28 to explain as to why an FIR has not been registered against ace cricketer Anil Kumble for allegedly forging the signature of the father of his stepdaughter to obtain passport for her.

Bangalore mock drill: negligence by the officials?

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:17:58 +0530

A mock fire drill by the police turned deadly in Bangalore after a 25-year-old woman died while climbing down a rope.

Woman dies during mock fire drill in Bangalore

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:27:02 +0530

A 25-year-old woman on Friday died during a mock fire drill in Bangalore after she fell while trying to come down using a rope from the third floor of her office building in Yeshwantpur.

Bangalore boy in race to win Space Lab contest

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:44:44 +0530

A Bangalore engineering student is in the running to get an experiment he dreamed of, done aboard the International Space Station. He has also been dreaming about a live streaming of the experiment on YouTube.

Underage kids on drugs beg on Bangalore roads

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:04:00 +0530

City beggar mafia has over 70% underage children begging to satisfy their addiction.

Japan greets Bangalore

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +0530

The occasion was the seventh edition of Japan Habba coincided with the 60th anniversary of Japan-India diplomatic ties.

Reverse trend: Couples moving in with parents

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:18:00 +0530

Soaring realty prices in Bangalore lead couples to live with their parents in order to cut the expenses...

Cubbon Park stands the test of time

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:06:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Over the years, important landmarks in Bangalore have been renamed much to the nonchalance of city-dwellers. The patter..

Councillors bring water pots to BBMP meet

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:37:00 +0530

Though water-related problems were not included in the 'subject meeting' of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Council meeting on Thursday, Councillors voiced the water woes in their wards.

Bangaloreans run for healthy heart on V-Day

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:18:44 +0530

While Cupid-struck lovers were busy exchanging roses, gifts and greeting each other to celebrate Valentine's Day, about 1,000 denizens of this tech hub ran a marathon for a healthy heart on Tuesday.

Fire near BIA Cargo Terminal

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:09:00 +0530

The fire which broke out opposite the terminal Monday afternoon could have started because of a cigarette butt...

Bangalore University wakes up to Rs 5 crore junk

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:13:00 +0530

Bangalore University Vice-Chancellor Dr N Prabhu Dev has woken up to the fact that the varsity houses scrap items worth at least Rs 5 crore.

CBI proposes its cyber lab in Bangalore

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:04:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The state, which was the first in the nation to set up a cyber crime police station, might have another premier investi..

Ravi Shankar, Anoushka enthral Bangaloreans

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:12:37 +0530

The maestro said he was touched by the love showered on him by the music aficionados of Bangalore.

MSMEs set for defence expo in Bangalore

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:09:00 +0530

Defence gurus from Ordinance Factories, experts from Defence Public Sector Undertakings, specialists from indigenous cells of Indian armed forces and technology practitioners from micro, small and medium enterprises are set to flock Bangalore in the first week of March.

UK teacher held for forging documents for job

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:51:43 +0530

A British national, who heads an international school in Bangalore, was arrested tonight for allegedly forging documents to get the job. Head Master of British international school Trio World, Paul Francis Meekins, was apprehended on late Wednesday night, Sahakarnagar Sub-Inspector Jagadish said in Bangalore.

Traffic woes add to Monday blues in Bangalore

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +0530

Standing in long hours of traffic congestion is not a new experience to Bangaloreans, but Monday, gave more woes than blues to the city.

Bangalore summit to discuss global water woes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:46:59 +0530

With one-third of the global population living in India and China by 2025, the region will face imminent water scarcity unless there is action. Now experts from the two countries as well as US, Britain, Germany and other places are set to deliberate on water-related issues at a meet from Tuesday.

Manipur-Karnataka join hands for cultural treat

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0530

BANGALORE: To enhance the growing bond between Manipur, hailed as the jewel of India, and Karnataka, Manipur Government will be or..

School bells to ring in early?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:49:00 +0530

Bangalore traffic cops and school authorities debate over revising school timings in order to avoid rush-hour traffic...

Bangalore celebrates 63rd Republic Day

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:32:00 +0530

It was a bright day in Bangalore as close to 50 contingents took part in the annual Republic Day march past at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Grounds on Thursday.

IB thwarts bid to blow up Bangalore jail

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Were the terror suspects who landed in Parappana Agrahara central prison conspiring to blow up the jail? If sources are..

Bangalore: Waste plastic to generate crude oil

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:02:00 +0530

Next time when you see plastic material on streets, worry not that it will harm the environment. If the new proposal is implemented, a Chennai-based private firm will convert plastic waste in Bangalore to useful products.

Bangalore: 'Comps off? Dont blame the drivers'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:58:00 +0530

While passengers of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (BMTC) Vayu Vajra get new benefits like browsing the internet on touch-screen tablet PC installed in the buses, conductors and drivers of those buses are not a happy lot. They have been slapped with show-cause notices for not maintaining the electronic gadgets.

B'lore: School headmaster held for child abuse

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:18:35 +0530

In Banglore, the headmaster of a premier school has been arrested on charges of child abuse. This after a complaint was lodged by parents of one of the students. The headmaster of Trio International School, Paul Mikken, a UK citizen is currently out on bail. The police had booked him under the Juvenile Justice Act. This is also the same school which urged its students to add their teachers on their Facebook friends list.

Bangaloreans recall chilling out in J&K

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:49:00 +0530

The skiing enthusiasts hoped to escape the dry weather of Bangalore but ended up in the winter wilderness of Kashmir...

B'lore: 400,000 flowers for 30-ft Buddhist stupa

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:42:11 +0530

A 30-ft Buddhist stupa made of 400,000 flowers, including 150,000 roses, to convey the message of peace will be the star attraction at the Bangalore flower show beginning on Friday as part of Republic Day celebrations.

BESCOM to seek 50% hike in power tariff

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:24:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) is preparing to file another tariff hike proposal before the Karnatak..

Angry Brides and the dowry game

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:59:00 +0530

Shaadi.com has now launched a Facebook game called Angry Brides in order to spread awareness on the consequences of dowry harassment and highlight its prevalence in several South Asian countries today.

Bengaluru Habba gets its ingredients right

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:03:00 +0530

From Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, classical music to heavy metal - there is a place for all art forms at this festival...

Bangalore: Tagore Circle underpass by March

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +0530

Ever since the inception of underpass project at Tagore Circle, by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), innumerable issues have cropped up.

Bangalore: Appetising visuals on Sankranti eve

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:44:00 +0530

Heaps of sugarcane, bunches of fresh turmeric, till seeds, mounds of jaggery and sugar figurines (acchu) in all shapes, colours and flavours were available, making for a mouth-watering visuals. The coconuts are available as a whole, or kopras (dried coconut) or packets of cut pieces of Kopra. The Sankranti festival, a traditional harvest festival, is a foodie's delight. Families prepare a feast on this day.

Security on HC premises tightened

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:35:00 +0530

Round-the-clock cops posted, additional metal detectors installed to frisk each and every person who enters the complex...

Bangalore: 2 TDR TB cases detected at RGICD

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:47:00 +0530

City-based Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) has diagnosed two patients with TDR TB (Totally Drug Resistant TB) cases.

K'taka: Govt bows down to farmers' Gandhigiri

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:52:02 +0530

Cows and sheep took the government by its horns on Tuesday. At the Bangalore Development Authority's head-office, just off the road to the airport and barely a kilometre from the Chief Minister's residence, farmers staged a protest along with their families and their cattle.

Bangalore: It's a ton for Lalbagh flower show

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:42:00 +0530

Come January 20 and all roads lead to the Glass House in Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Around 10 lakh visitors are expected to visit the gardens and see a visual treat, thanks to the Mysore Horticultural Society.

Israel to open consulate in Bangalore

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:12:50 +0530

In a big boost to Indo-Israel cooperation in hi-tech sector, New Delhi has granted Jerusalem permission to open a consulate in Bangalore.

Bangalore: New property IDs for more revenue

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:46:00 +0530

The ineffective revenue collection mechanisms of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will soon become a matter of past. The Palike will identify properties by synchronisation of the Geographical Information System (GIS) along with old Property Identification Number (PID), and launch a new PID in all its 198 wards by mid of February.

They pulled off a Sunday prank in Bangalore

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:36:00 +0530

On Sunday, Bangalore became the first city in India to witness 'No Pants on the Metro Day'. The day became popular in the United States and slowly made its way to Europe and Asia.

Bangalore: Is Govt delaying BBMP fire probe?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:36:00 +0530

Amidst the allegations that state government is trying to hush up the multicrore bogus scam probe, it seems it is also trying to delay the process of investigation of the fire that broke out at the BMTF office in BBMP in last November.

Learn all about wood at Bangalore museum

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:47:00 +0530

Taking every visitor to the world of wood, city-based Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Wood Museum Interpretation Centre here on Wednesday.

Bangalore varsity to start course on civic sense

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:40:38 +0530

Alarmed by the increasing lack of civic sense in this garden city-turned-IT hub, Bangalore University plans to educate thousands of undergraduate students to be responsible citizens through a customised course at the undergraduate level.

The alternative to expensive fuel?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:21:00 +0530

Former students of Acharya Polytechnic have come up with a biodiesel that is efficient and also emits less toxic gases...

Second phase of Bangalore Metro project cleared

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:28:10 +0530

The Karnataka government late on Tuesday cleared the second phase of the Bangalore Metro project covering 72 km at an estimated cost of Rs 27,000 crore (Rs 270 billion/$5.1 billion).

BU V-C mulls legal action against smear campaign

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:08:00 +0530

In the wake of allegations that he was trying to sell 50 acres land in Jnana Bharathi campus for the proposed School of Economics, Bangalore University (BU) Vice-Chancellor Dr N Prabhu Dev is contemplating legal action against all parties involved in the 'smear campaign'.

Bangalore: Green space at Whitefield

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:49:00 +0530

Whitefield residents need not face the gruelling traffic on Bangalore roads or travel over twenty kilometers to catch the fresh air of Lalbagh. The State Horticulture Department is all set to establish a botanical garden similar to Lalbagh at Kannamangala. This will give that part of the city a much-needed lung space.

2011: Success rate of Kannada films increased

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:24:23 +0530

As many as 122 films were released and about 13 did well and the producers recovered their investment through advance sales.

'Lucky' wins the Golden Bherunda award at BIFF

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:43:40 +0530

The last day of the 4th Bengaluru International Film Festival was marked with the award ceremony.

Bangalore: Engg student hacked to death

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:53:01 +0530

An engineering student was hacked to death and his body put in a suitcase in his room in Bangalore. The victim identified as 22-year-old Piyush Sinha from Jharkhand was a a VII semester student of mechanical engineering at the Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Hunasamaranahalli.

B'lore: crash in silk prices drive farmers to suicide

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:39:29 +0530

The Silk Farmers Association President said that Since February they have lost about Rs 2,500 crore, and lose about Rs 150 per kg everyday.

BIFF to pay tribute to Dev Anand

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:17:14 +0530

The fourth edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival will pay tribute to actor, producer and director Dev Anand.

Bangalore: Anna gale sweeps city off feet again

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:31:00 +0530

For more than 13,000 Bangaloreans, Team Anna was no less than an international rock band. On Saturday, Freedom Park had become a congress for all anti-corruption patrons, mostly young, who had assembled to catch a glimpse of the man who had captured the entire nation's imagination.

Bangalore: Anna supporters gather at Freedom Park

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:55:07 +0530

Scores of supporters are expected to gather at the Bangalore's Freedom Park before Anna Hazare's protest march against corruption.

B'lore: Kid reunited with family after 3 years

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:56:36 +0530

Six-year-old Ashwini went missing three years back. Her family came looking for her at the Government Shishu Mandir after they saw a CNN-IBN report on 300 child beggars rescued by the police and found that Ashwini had been at the rescue centre for the last few months.

Bangalore: Rejuvenated lake now dry for 4 years

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:06:00 +0530

The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), in 2009, allotted over Rs 6 crore to rejuvenate the lake. Interestingly, BBMP did not allot the development work of the lake to a single contractor.

Gold leaf in dosas

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:55:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Bangaloreans can now treat themselves to a Dosa with a Gold Leaf layer on it thanks to Raj Bhog, a new restaurant that ..

B'lore: Begging racket busted, 300 kids rescued

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:37:50 +0530

A shocker from the IT city, 300 children who were trafficked, drugged and forced to beg have now been rescued by the Bangalore police. What's more shocking is that over a third of these children are infants, all under the age of three.

Namma Metro wipes out business for retailers

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:56:00 +0530

Retailers association says more than 60 percent of the shops have folded up since the launch of Reach 1 of Namma Metro...

Public vehicles banned on University campus?

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:31:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Sooner or later, Bangalore Universitys (BU) Jnana Bharathi campus roads may be closed for public vehicles. BU Vice-Cha..

Katta, son granted bail in KIADB scam case

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:24:12 +0530

The Lokayukta Court on Monday granted bail to former minister Katta Subramanya Naidu, his corporator son Jagadish and S V Srinivas, Managing Director of Itasca software firm, the main accused in Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land scam.

Bangalore: Multi-level solutions for parking woes

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0530

The hustling Gandhi Bazaar market, frequented by South Bangaloreans, especially during festivals, will soon get a makeover. The 58-year-old market is now bracing up for a multi-storeyed building, to accommodate shops and a parking lot.

Bangalore goes gaga over Nano

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:44:00 +0530

The 4th edition of Bangalore Nano (2011) began on Thursday with sessions on innovations and applications in nanoworld...

Bangalore: Fly over the trains at Byappanahalli

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:02:00 +0530

Here is good news for those who dread using Byappanahalli Railway level crossing to reach Maruthisevanagar and Banaswadi from Old Madras Road. If all goes well, lakhs of people who use this level crossing need not wait for the train to pass through to cross the road.

Bengaluru film fest to pay tribute to Dev Anand

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:41:04 +0530

A total of 179 films, out of which 20 are Kannada movies, will be screened at the fest.

Bangalore: lovelorn man sets himself ablaze in car

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:38:00 +0530

A 28-year-old married man committed suicide by setting himself ablaze inside a four-wheeler after the parents of his girlfriend warned him to stay away from her. The incident took place at Sir M Vishveswaraiah BDA Layout on Chikkanahalli Road in Bidadi police station limits in the outskirts of the city on Tuesday.

Green Oscars for Bangalore's environment group

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:12:00 +0530

Environment Support Group received the 2011 Gold Award in the category of "Best Green Water Stewardship" instituted by the International Green Awards, on November 24. ESG won this award for its ongoing "Collaborative Initiative for the Wise Use, Conservation and Protection of Lakes" in Bangalore.

BIAL aims to extend terminal area

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) had announced plans for a Rs 1000 crore expansion to Terminal 1 last yea..

Bengaluru film festival: A feast for film buffs

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:27:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy on Monday announced the list of films which will be screened during the 4th Bengaluru I..

Right to expression: Slut Walk cancelled

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:33:00 +0530

It was planned to be a peaceful walk from Town Hall to Freedom Park to celebrate right to expression but on Sunday it turned out to be a day-long drama with the organisers of Slut Walk were, detained and released after a few hours.

Bangalore marches for AIDS awareness

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0530

A large number of people including young women, students from various colleges, members of NGOs, community-based organisations of women in sex work, sexual minorities, people living with HIV and general public took part in an event to observe the World AIDS Day on Thursday at Freedom Park.

Bangalore traders shut shop over FDI in retail

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:25:42 +0530

Hundreds of shops across Bangalore, in upscale areas as well as middle and low-income areas, were shut on Thursday protesting foreign direct investment in the retail business.

The curious case of unused bus shelters

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:47:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Many people brave the burning sun and rains to catch buses to reach their destination, you might have noticed many unus..

Bangalore ranked best Indian city to live in

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:51:47 +0530

Pipping the four metro cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, the southern technology hub of Bangalore has emerged as the best city to live in India, a global survey said on Tuesday.

BMTC drivers to be fined for surpassing bays

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:39:00 +0530

After severe criticism by road users and traffic police on Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses' penchant to break traffic rules, the BMTC finally introduced the concept of bus bays. Unfortunately, this has failed to regulate the parking of buses on the roads.

'Kannadigas to be a minority in Bangalore'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:24:00 +0530

BANGALORE: Nearly 70 per cent of the population in Bangalore is from other states. They all could unite and easily take over the ..

Zoom on an eight-lane corridor to catch a train

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:52:00 +0530

Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike and South Western Railways go ahead with the plan for a signal-free corridor...

Jains reopen temple with fanfare

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:37:00 +0530

The community has come together for a nine-day festival to celebrate the opening of the Sri Adinath Shwetambara Temple...

Cops panic as jailed LeT men get visitors

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:46 +0530

Two Kerala youths, who were the firsts to visit as many Pakistan-born Let terrorists at the Central jail in the past three years, sent the sleuths of a National Investigating Agency into a tizzy, leading to detention of the visitors. According to sources in the investigating agency, initially, the duo were detained on the suspicion of being terrorists.

Bangalore: BMTC to get 300 new buses

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:45:00 +0530

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is expecting to add 300 new buses to its fleet from funds under Jawaharalal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). Home and Transport Minister R Ashok told reporters that the Union government had given in principle approval to the State's demand for more JNNURM funds to purchase new buses.

B'lore hit and run case: Cops seek Facebook help

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:44:05 +0530

Veeru Paksha Nayak, hit by a speeding car on Monday morning, miraculously survived. The driver of the white Maruti car fled the scene and is now on Facebook. Bangalore Traffic police uploaded CCTV images of the accident on their Facebook page.

Bangalore cops seek FB help in hit and run case

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:56:04 +0530

Bangalore traffic police is hoping to catch a culprit with a little help from social networking site Facebook. It has uploaded a CCTV video on the site in which a white Maruti car hit and ran over a two wheeler at the busy Hosur junction in the city.

Bangloreans go nuts as fair comes to an end

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:05:00 +0530

Heaps of groundnuts around Bull Temple allured everyone who took part in the fair. The Parishe, which ended on Wednesday, left citizens craving for more. Residents of Basavangudi and the vendors opined that there was good response to the fair this year in comparison to the previous years.

Younger students taking to drugs in Bangalore

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:05:43 +0530

Drug rehabilitation centres in the city reveal that kids as young as 13 use drugs. Drug peddlers discreetly reveal that sales have skyrocketed this year.

Bangalore losing out on the 'IT hub' tag?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:05:45 +0530

Bangalore can soon lose its tag as the country's IT hub. Plagued by government delays, the city is rapidly losing out on crucial investments. Infosys' new futuristic campus in Bangalore could well be its last in home-town Karnataka.

Bangalore Book Festival a treat for bookworms

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:38:00 +0530

Technology may have reduced the burden of carrying the paper-backed books around on one's back, but the hard-bound still has its loyal fan following, after all, a book 'is' a man's best companion. Testifying this is the ongoing Bangalore Book Festival in Palace Grounds - on till November 27.

Bangalore tops in child rights violation

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:13:00 +0530

Bangalore tops the list when it comes to registration of child rights violation cases. Speaking at a round table meet jointly organised by the Child Rights Commission and National Law School India University, Nina Nayak, chairperson of the Commission, said.

Bangalore: make energy while the sun shines

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:06:00 +0530

As you enter the Indira Gandhi Memorial Fountain premises on Chowdiah Road, you realise there is an additional feature to attract visitors there - a solar energy park. It is an initiative of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development to increase awareness among the public, especially the children, on domestic and commercial uses of solar energy.

Bangalore: Musical extravaganza from Nov 23

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:00 +0530

The Academy of Music, Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, has drawn up a five-day musical extravaganza from November 23. Well known musicians will be honoured on the concluding day of the festival. Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai T N Seshagopalan, Vidwan R N Thyagarajan and Vidwan R N Tharanathan, popularly known as 'Rudrapatnam Brothers' have been chosen for 'Sri K K Murthy Memorial Chowdaiah Award-2011'.

KSRTC: Connecting people and places

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:25:00 +0530

From ordinary buses to high-tech luxurious buses, KSRTC has come a long way providing a safe mode of trasport...

Namma Bengaluru Award is back

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:34:00 +0530

The Namma Bengaluru Awards, instituted with the objective of recognising extra-ordinary contributions to Bengaluru by ordinary citizens of the city, is back again and citizens can nominate the person they think are worthy of the awards. In its third consecutive year, it is a first-of-its-kind in India where citizens of the city nominate their real heroes.

Bangalore University denies affiliation renewal

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:36:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The fate of students studying in 12 colleges in the city hangs loose as Bangalore University (BU) is denying renewal of..

Team BBMP Councillors visit Israel

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:57:00 +0530

Fund-crunch Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sponsored one more foreign trip for councillors. This time the trip is to Israel. Councillors will participate in the International conference on water technology, renewable energy and environment control between November 15 and 17.

Bangalore: Walk in the sky to reach market

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:56:00 +0530

If all goes as per plan, one need not cover their nose to reach the new market building at City Market. Cash-strapped Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is planning to rent out the second floor of the building to "electronic media" and a sky-walk will be constructed to reach the new building.

Migrant birds enter Bangalore

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +0530

Rare species of migrant birds, some from other parts of the world, have entered the IT city. These birds are seen in Puttenahalli Lake on the outskirts of the city.

Soon, dedicated cycle lanes in Bangalore

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:49:51 +0530

The experience of the US and years of advocacy by groups of cycling enthusiasts in the city is behind a dream-come-true project in this traffic-cramped tech hub - dedicated cycle lanes.

The 11-11-11 babies of Bangalore

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:01:00 +0530

Month:11. Date:11. Year:2011. Couples, who became parents on Friday, were jubilant as the birth of their child was considered auspicious by many astrologers. It might be true, for their children were catapulted into instant fame by extensive media coverage.

Bangalore: Intelligence cop robbed of Rs 2 lakh

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:11:00 +0530

Thieves are not even leaving policemen nowadays. On Thursday, two unidentified bike-borne miscreants robbed a personnel of intelligence police of Rs 2 lakh. The victim has been identified as Anjanappa, a resident of Madhura Nagara Main Road.

AIIMS to follow Jayadeva model for success

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:21:00 +0530

The prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, wants to replicate the successful model of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bangalore.

Mapping Bangalore Metro work

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:14:00 +0530

The excitement surrounding the city's first metro rail facility surely seems to have settled. Now with Reach 1 operational, the City Express tracks the progress of the rest of the project under construction across the city.

Computers will fight our battles: Kalam

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:37:00 +0530

"We must dream of a Mach 8-10 capable reusable cruise missile by 2016-2020, which have stealth capabilities and will deliver the payload at hypersonic speeds before returning to base," said former president and eminent missile scientist A P J Abdul Kalam.

Darshan's illness brings hospital to limelight

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:30:58 +0530

In September, Darshan was shifted to ICU ward at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) after he complained of breathlessness. The actor was hospitalized for more than a week for the treatment of bronchial asthma and consistent wheezing.

Making waste management fun, Bangalore style

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:42:43 +0530

Trust Bangaloreans not to waste an opportunity to turn any effort into fun and a 'habba' (festival). Groups of residents of the IT hub are out to prove that the most neglected aspect of Indian cities - waste management - can be fun and a 'habba'.

Cyber crime cases on rise in Bangalore

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:06:00 +0530

Not long after it became the 'suicide capital' of the country, Bangalore is surging ahead to claim another tittle as the cyber crime capital of the nation. Though the city stands at the top five position for cyber crime, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2010 statistics, fraudsters are going all out pursuing 'virtual prey', especially in banking sector.

BMTC to phase out Metro feeder services?

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:54:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to gradually phase out feeder services to the Namma Metr..

Lokayukta to probe charges against Muniraju

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:58:25 +0530

The Lokayukta court on Wednesday directed Lokayukta police to investigate and report on November 19 a complaint against BJP MLA S Mauniraju for alleged transfer of title of land in his favour in collusion with revenue officials.

Statue stalls Bangalore Metro work

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:29:00 +0530

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has no option but to wait for the state government to take a decision on moving the statue of Dr Ambedkar Bhavan from Vidhana Soudha premises. Presently, the Metro station construction work in that area is stalled.

55 books to mark 55 years of Karnataka

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:46:00 +0530

Sapna Book House held a release function for 55 books in Kannada as part of 55th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations in Bangalore on Tuesday.

Bangaloreans divided over new flyover

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:43:00 +0530

The long and endless jams have been causing problems for every commuter who ever decided to use the road. While most are happy with the idea of having the flyovers, there are few who are not very pleased with the idea.

A major revamping session for BMTC buses

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:19:00 +0530

BANGALORE: The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is seeking to implement a major policy change in its operations..

Man who'd do anything to promote Kannada

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:12:00 +0530

Meet M S Suresh Kumar from Sahakaranagar who is ever ready to extend his cooperation to promote Kannada. Kumar, a civil contractor, has been striving for the promotion of Kannada in his own little way.

Metallica puts on a high voltage show for Banglore

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:27:01 +0530

Heavy metal band Metallica rocked the I-T city of Bangalore on Saturday night.

The largest human ribbon in Bangalore?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:56:00 +0530

6,583 people came together to form a 'human awareness ribbon' on Sunday at Sullivan Police Grounds to create more awareness on breast cancer. Organised by HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited, a cancer care network, the participants wearing pink t-shirts and pink head gear formed the human ribbon and stood for ten minutes.

Metallica rocks Bangalore amidst tight security

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:19:46 +0530

Rock music frenzy swept the sprawling Palace Grounds in this garden city where heavy metal band Metallica gave its first ever live performance in India, putting the fiasco over Friday's cancelled Gurgaon concert behind.

Metallica all set to rock Bangalore today

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:13:01 +0530

Rock band Metallica's maiden Indian tour started on a dismal when their concert was cancelled in Delhi but the band is all set to rock Bangalore on Sunday night and the fans are hoping that finally they will see the legends perform live.

After Delhi fiasco, Metallica to perform in B'lore

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:31:15 +0530

After the fiasco in Delhi, Bangalore fans voice their doubts as Metallica is slated to perform there on Sunday.

Rath Yatra: change in traffic plan for Sun

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:32:00 +0530

In wake of L K Advani's Jana Chethana Yatra at National High School Grounds on Sunday, the city traffic police have made changes in vehicular movement.

Footpath prayers soon to be heard?

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:04:00 +0530

169 temples, 4 churches and a mosque are among the 174 illegal places of worship constructed on Bangalore footpaths...

Lack of basic facilities at Namma Metro stations

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:29:57 +0530

Commuters of Namma Metro are disappointed over the lack of toilets and drinking water facilities in Metro stations along the Reach 1 route. While the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to build 'pay and use' toilets outside the Metro stations, drinking water facilities and other options like eateries have not been included in the design of the stations yet.

Bangalore: Four arrested for 'human sacrifice'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:15:28 +0530

Nelamangla police of Bangalore Rural district have arrested four treasure hunters who allegedly sacrificed a person for getting treasure. The accused have been identified as Ningappa Basavannappa Hullambi alias Mahesh, Krishnamurthy, Naveen Kumar and Timmaraju. Four other accused are still absconding and police are trying to trace them.

Decision on Yeddyurappa's bail plea likely today

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:16:34 +0530

The bail plea of former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa will come up for hearing on Friday.

B'lore: First phase of Namma metro inaugurated

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:19:31 +0530

Bangalore is the third Indian city after Kolkata and Delhi to have its own metro service. Namma Metro was inaugurated on Thursday in the IT City.

Will Namma Metro end traffic snarls in Bangalore?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:48:37 +0530

Nasty traffic snarls and running behind schedule daily, missing appointments. Well, all that may change now, for good. As the Namma Metro gets on track, it looks like a classy, comfortable and most convenient choice of commute for the average Bangalorean.

HAL Director and Chief Test Pilot found dead

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:46:29 +0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chief Test Pilot and Director (Corporate Planning and Marketing) Squadron Leader (Rtd) Baldev Singh was found dead in Bangalore on Tuesday. His was body found at tourist spot Nandi Hills at 11 am.

Bangalore: Fire at Paragon footwear factory

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:56:37 +0530

Major fire broke out at the Paragon footwear factory in Peenya in Bangalore at 3 pm on Friday. According to reports, no one was trapped inside and there have been no casualties.

K'taka: Another BJP minister caught in land scam

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:03:15 +0530

In more trouble for the BJP government in Karnataka, Forest Minister CP Yogeshwara has been accused of defrauding over 8,000 people in a land scam in Bangalore. After BS Yeddyurappa, the Reddy Brothers, it is CP Yogeshwara who is adding to the BJP's embarrassment in Karnataka.

Janardhana Reddy arrest politially motivated: BJP

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:34:49 +0530

BJP's Karnataka unit on Wednesday termed as politically motivated the arrest of former minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy by the CBI in connection with illegal mining, as the agency had not probed allegations of Congress leaders involved in it.