Bengaluru

Check oxygen, save lives: AAP to enlist 'Oximitras' to fight COVID in Karnataka

Karnataka AAP's latest campaign is 'Oximitra' which plans to conduct door-to-door checks of oxygen levels and integral part of ensuring someone isn't in need of critical care.

Sep 3, 2020

Sa Ra Govindu on Sandalwood drug racket: We will take action if the accused are proved guilty

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has denied the links of some Sandalwood stars using drugs, while assuring to take action again anybody if found guilty in the case.

Sep 2, 2020

Your nearest watering holes in Bengaluru now open: See Unlock 4.0 guidelines

The Karnataka government has begun Unlock 4.0 and now with baited breath Bengaluru is slowly coming back to life, even as COVID-19 continues to grip the state. Pubs can now function with 50% capacity and markets were spotted reopening on Tuesday.

Sep 1, 2020

Fact-Check: Viral video of homeless woman manhandled by paramedic is from Mumbai, not Bengaluru

IBTimes, India, has been able to verify that the viral video capturing the atrocity of a medical team towards a homeless woman, who was believed to have possibly contracted the Coronavirus infection.

Aug 31, 2020

Karnataka drug racket: Sandalwood filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh questioned by CCB

On Monday, the Sandalwood filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh arrived at the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru for questioning over his inflammatory remarks on the industry and its involvement in the drugs racket.

Aug 31, 2020

Bengaluru grandmother burns, assaults 2-year-old; arrested

In a shocking incident from Bengaluru, a two-year old was assaulted and burned by his own grandmother. After the police were arrested the grandmother was arrested.

Aug 30, 2020

Karnataka mining baron Janardhan Reddy tests COVID positive

Former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been shifted to a hospital in Bengaluru.

Aug 30, 2020

Bengaluru: First RORO train flagged off by CM Yediyurappa via video conferencing

The first RORO train in the South Western Railway began its maiden run on August 30th as CM Yediyurappa flagged off the train via video conferencing.

Aug 30, 2020

Bengaluru city police cracks kidnapping case of 11-year-old boy in a day

The Bengaluru city police has arrested 6 people in connection to a kidnapping of a 11-year-old boy in the city. The boy was rescued within 24 hours of abduction.

Aug 29, 2020

Sweden riot causes backlash in Bengaluru, starts new wave of Islamaphobia

Following the horrifying Sweden riot in Malmo, which has shocked the world, netizens in India are calling out the similarities with the Bengaluru riot that took place earlier this month.

Aug 29, 2020

Bengaluru: As stigma against swab collection increases, authorities try to fight fear

More than COVID-19 itself, it's the fear that comes with it that's hard to beat. The stigma around Coronavirus and getting tested for it has become a major challenge for authorities. Those collecting swabs are facing backlash. Now, authoritative figures are trying to convince the public otherwise.

Aug 28, 2020

Bengaluru youth does his bit; helps provide masks for city police Covid warriors

During these tough times, when WHO and governments are stressing on social distancing and mask-wearing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, our frontline warriors need all the support they can get. A young man in Bengaluru thought about those who put themselves at risk for our safety.

Aug 28, 2020

Bengaluru: KSRTC finds use for old buses in city, launches 'Sthree toilet'

Taking 'reusing' and 'recycling' seriously, the KSRTC has launched its very own 'Sthree toilet' at the Majestic in Bengaluru by turning one of its old buses into one.

Aug 27, 2020

Bengaluru: BMRCL conducts first trial run of Phase II namma metro stretch; CM says normalcy will return soon

The Bengaluru metro hasn't yet opened amid the Karnataka government's unlock mission. As the BMRCL waits for the centre to give them the go-ahead, the first trial run of the Phase II 72.1 km stretch at Yelachenahalli took place today.

Aug 27, 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

Bangalore Club, Bowring club, others will open now but with restrictions: Karnataka Govt | Details

The Karnataka government on Monday said it would allow clubs to resume its sports facilities and its dine-in services. However, liquor will not be served.

Aug 25, 2020

Fact Check: Viral pictures are from Gurgaon flyover collapse, not Bengaluru

A video has claims to have pictures from the collapse of the Phoenix Market City metro bridge in Bengaluru connecting Whitefield and KR Puram. However, the pictures belong to the Gurgaon flyover collapse on Saturday night.

Aug 24, 2020

Bengaluru man purchases 750 ecstasy pills online from Germany, arrested

The Narcotics Control Bureau has made an arrest of a man in Bengaluru who had sourced 750 ecstasy pills from Germany online.

Aug 23, 2020

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel at Bengaluru airport

KL Rahul showed his generous side, as he donated PPE hoods to the CISF personnel working at the Bengaluru airport amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 23, 2020