Bengaluru

ED raids on properties of Roshan Baig, Zameer Khan conclude after 25 hrs

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has completed its enormous search operation for Congress politician and member B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan and former Minister R. Roshah Baig, who is accused of being involved in the IMA Ponzi scam

Aug 6, 2021

IMA scandal: ED raids the homes of ex-Karnataka ministers Zameer Ahmed Khan and Roshan Baig

In Bengaluru, the Enforcement Directorate raided the homes and offices of Congress MLA B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan and former minister R. Roshan Baig in connection with a Ponzi scheme. This is the first time the ED has raided the home of Zameer Ahmed Khan, a four-time legislator from Champarajepet.

Aug 5, 2021

Bengaluru to conduct sero survey of all age groups

BBMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta started a serosurvey in Bengaluru to better assess Covid infection resistance and severity. The survey would be done within the municipal corporation borders.

Aug 5, 2021

Thief dies after consuming poison in Bengaluru during police raid on his hideout

A notorious chain-snatching thief allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison during the police team's raid on his hideout on Thursday, the police said.

Jul 29, 2021

Yediyurappa unveils e-bike taxi scheme in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday unveiled the state electric bike taxi scheme in this tech city for last-mile connectivity to commuters using public transport.

Jul 15, 2021

Inter-state bus service between Karnataka and Kerala to resume

After a two-month hiatus, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will resume inter-state bus service to Kerala. To stop the virus from spreading, the KSRTC halted interstate bus operations.

Jul 9, 2021

Yes Bank fraud case: Karnataka police obtains crucial evidence

The Cubbon Park police of Bengaluru, looking into Rs 712 crore fraud allegations against Nitesh group of real estate companies, have secured crucial documents in connection with 'project diversion', 'refinancing' and 'not showing timely progress of projects' after securing the loans from Yes Bank.

Jul 7, 2021

Lockdown extended in Karnataka's Covid-hit Kodagu district

The state government has extended the lockdown in the district of Kodagu by another two weeks to reduce COVID cases below 5 per cent.

Jul 5, 2021

With 3,203 new Covid cases, Karnataka recoveries at 14,302 show flattening of curve

As evidence of the curve flattening, with 14,302 patients discharged, recoveries were four times the 3,203 new Covid cases in Karnataka in a day, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Jul 2, 2021

Rekha Kadiresh was murdered while distributing relief material and food to the needy

Rekha Kadiresh murder case: Bengaluru cops detain sister-in-law, nephew of former BBMP corporator

The sister-in-law and nephew of slain BJP politician Rekha Kadiresh have been arrested in Bengaluru, following her murder in broad daylight by a group of assailants

Jun 28, 2021

Rekha Kadiresh murder case: 3 more arrests made by Bengaluru police

Stephen (21), Ajay (21) and Purushottam (21) have been arrested by Bengaluru police for their alleged involvement in the murder of BJP politician Rekha Kadiresh.

Jun 26, 2021

Swiggy delivery boy, who was brutally thrashed raises Rs. 2.3 lakh, says no FIR; Donates excess money

Instead of being left embittered by the unfortunate incident, Karthik is grateful to the unknown people who helped him, says now he wants to help people he doesn't know

Jun 25, 2021

B'luru police officers open fire to nab murder suspect; swift thinking helps successful arrest

The police in this town opened fire on a criminal named Mohammed Saleem in order to render him immobile and apprehend him. Saleem was on the run, according to the authorities, after killing another criminal.

Jun 24, 2021

BMTC resumes service without complete vaccination

Karnataka unlocks after 55 days; Hotels open, buses ply in 17 districts including Bengaluru

As the number of covid cases decreases, 17 Karnataka districts reopen partially after a nearly 55-day hiatus.

Jun 21, 2021

Karnataka reports 5,783 new Covid cases, 138 deaths; Bengaluru remains epicentre

Bengaluru remains the state's epicentre with 73,844 active cases as the state reported 5,783 fresh cases in 24 hours and 138 deaths

Jun 19, 2021

COVID recoveries surpass 26-lakh threshold in K'taka; overall stats remain positive [details]

Covid has already infected over 26 lakh people in Karnataka, with 138 people dying as a result of the infection; the state capital remains the epicentre. Bengaluru The number of persons who are optimistic has fallen to 3.77 percent.

Jun 18, 2021

Bengaluru cops turn humane, hand out blankets to people sleeping on streets

In a humanitarian effort, Bengaluru West division police have provided blankets and bedsheets to individuals sleeping on the streets. The cops provided at least 250 blankets, according to the DCP.

Jun 18, 2021

Covid deaths cross 33K-mark in Karnataka, Covid caseload tops 27.7 lakh

On the Covid tracker, Karnataka came in second after Maharashtra, with 33,000 deaths related to the virus. Bengaluru is the epicentre of the pandemic in the state. The state's optimism level has dropped to 4.56 percent.

Jun 15, 2021

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.