Bangalore

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

Bengaluru's Namma Metro operations will be extended from January 1

BMRCL said that instead of 11 pm, the last train from the four-terminal stations will depart between 11.25 - 11.40 pm.

Dec 11, 2019

Karnataka: At least 8 Govt school students fall sick after drinking well water

The incident took place at a government school at Belthangady taluk of Dakshin Kannada district of the state, where students fell sick and started complaining of severe stomach ache after drinking water from the school well.

Dec 2, 2019

Former Karnataka CMs HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah booked for defamation, sedition

Top cops including then city police commissioner T Suneel Kumar, former DCP East Rahul Shadpurwad and 6 others have been booked for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by protesting outside Income Tax office.

Nov 29, 2019

Air travellers beware: Flyer caught at Bengaluru airport stealing passenger's electronic gadgets

Electronic gadgets are being stolen from the security checkpoints and boarding gates of the Kempegowda International Airport, where the security is provided by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Nov 28, 2019

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's broken promise: BBMP cuts down compensation for Hulimavu flood victims

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa promised to transfer Rs 50,000 as compensation to 319 flash flood victims of Hulimavu, who were hit worst by the lake breach.

Nov 27, 2019