Bangalore

Bengaluru unlocks but citizens told to be vigilant about Covid third wave

In Bengaluru, many business activity have resumed, luring migrant labour. As the lockdown was partially lifted, city municipal body leader Gaurav Gupta urged locals to be vigilant about the Covid threat.

Jun 15, 2021

Vaccine shortage jolts Karnataka's Covid epicentre Bengaluru; Focus on 2nd doses for now

The Chief Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Gaurav Gupta, said on Wednesday that the civic body would focus on administering anti-Covid vaccine to those who are due for the second dose, given the shortage of vaccine supply in the city.

May 13, 2021

Couple caught smuggling whopping Rs 2.8 cr worth iPhones | details

Couple was arrested at the Kempegowda international airport for smuggling 206 iPhones worth a whopping Rs 2.8 crore in their baggage has landed in the custody of bangalore customs sleuths.

Mar 1, 2021

Anand Mahindra found his Monday motivation in an auto driver's story, we found ours too

Businessman Anand Mahinda shares the story of an auto driver from Bangalore who helped a little girl find her parents and didn't care about losing meagre earning.

Jan 18, 2021

No tickets to Muslims; K'taka BJP minister sparks controversy, AIMIM chief calls it 'disgusting'

In a somewhat similar way, ahead of the 2019 General Election, he said the BJP would not offer Muslim candidates tickets.

Nov 30, 2020

Criminals beware: Bengaluru Police get lie-detector and more in new Hi-tech Forensic Lab

An upgraded forensic sciences and technology laboratory was being contemplated by the State government as timely innovation and improvisation in the field of forensic sciences is extremely important to deal with the new-age criminals.

Nov 27, 2020

Local political goon harassed hero Army officer's family in Bengaluru; arrested

Story of how the family of a hero was harassed by a local political goon. All this over a few liters of fuel. Read the full story below.

Oct 24, 2020

K'taka DGP tightens noose around seized vehicles; directs Bengaluru Police to address menace

Twitter users stated that released seized vehicles are a complete nuisance in the city and strict action was needed against mechanics who alter such vehicles.

Aug 25, 2020

Bengaluru: BBMP wants to spend crores on sculptures, not better roads

The Bengaluru residents stated that all they want on priority are better roads and regular garbage collection.

Aug 25, 2020

Bengaluru violence: Man whose communal post sparked clashes held, Section 144 imposed

A communal Facebook post sparked violent clashes in Bengaluru on Tuesday night, August 11 in which a mob vandalised a police station and the residence of a Congress MLA. Two people have been killed while 60 police personnel were injured.

Aug 12, 2020

Bengaluru: Malleswaram police station sealed; constable, guard test Covid-19 positive

A police station was sealed in Bengaluru's Malleswaram after a constable and a home guard tested coronavirus positive.

Jul 5, 2020

'Nay to Yay': Bengaluru startup includes men in paid menstrual leave to support partners

Horses Stable News, a Bengaluru based startup, that came up with the initiative 'Nay to Yay' that initially allowed women to take two days paid leave and offered an allowance of Rs 250, has now decided to offer menstrual leaves to men to take care of their partners.

Jun 18, 2020

Bengaluru British library moves online, readers have a plethora of options to choose from

As the library moves online, British Council continues to build stronger connections between people in the UK and India

Jun 17, 2020

Sharp decline in calls regarding crimes against women during coronavirus lockdown in Bengaluru

According to the Bengaluru police data, its helpline has received just 117 calls pertaining to dowry harassment, eve-teasing, attempt to rape, stalking, and several other crimes against women between March 25 and May 25.

May 26, 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

What is sonic boom that Bangaloreans are talking about?

Some people are saying they have heard a loud 'boom,' while many Bengaluru residents felt their homes shaking and windows rattling.

May 20, 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

Apply for Bengaluru Covid-19 movement pass online; City Police goes digital

In an attempt to go digital, Karnataka State Police has come up with an e-pass initiative for anyone who wants to make a trip to the grocery store, medical store, hospital, petrol pump, will now have an option of applying for a curfew pass.

Mar 29, 2020

Have RCB's social media handles been hacked? Here's the truth

There has been huge speculation on social media about the sudden disappearance of pictures from RCB's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook handles.

Feb 12, 2020

Bengaluru student ran over by school bus, driver booked for negligence

A student of St Peter's school in Kammasandra was run over by the school van due to the driver's negligence as he was walking towards his house.

Dec 17, 2019