Bengaluru

Photos of Bengaluru college students uploaded on porn websites, two arrested

The pictures of the students and the faculty members were taken from several social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook.

Jul 30, 2020

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

The BBMP has proposed a new idea for smell cards at Bengaluru's malls to screen for COVID-19. This idea while it's being floated isn't finding much positive reactions.

Jul 30, 2020

Bengaluru politician hires 9 hitmen to avenge husband's murder; Cops bust plan

The Bengaluru Police are on the hunt for the 50-year-old former woman corporator of the Hegganahalli ward who hired nine assassins to eliminate her husband's killers.

Jul 29, 2020

Massive drug racket busted in Bengaluru by CCB sleuths, narcotics worth Rs 1.25 cr seized; 4 arrested

The CCB sleuths have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered 2,000 LSD strips, 110 grams of MDMA crystal, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg of Ganja, etc. worth Rs 1.25 crore.

Jul 29, 2020

Bengaluru 3-storied building near Kapali Theatre collapses; BBMP failures continue

A building housing a hotel in Majestic area collapsed on Tuesday night, July 28 at around 10: 15 pm. It was located on the premises where the iconic Kapali theatre once stood.

Jul 29, 2020

BBMP's gift on 1-year of BSY Govt: Garbage at Bengaluru Vidhana Soudha gate

One can see leftover food, glasses, disposable plates, sanitary waste and much more piled up, which caused an unbearable stench.

Jul 28, 2020

Meet new mascots of Bengaluru City Police; CP Bhaskar Rao unveils | Read to know more

The Bengaluru City Police introduced its new mascots Chennamma and Veeranna to the city. Citizens and netizens are all welcoming the new additions to the squad.

Jul 28, 2020

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

A team led by IPS Officer D Roopa uncovered hospitals overcharging patients to a tune of 24 lakhs in Bengaluru. Over the past week, patients have been receiving refunds of the extra charge. Citizens are asking if more such fraudulent practices can be uncovered around the city.

Jul 28, 2020

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

The Congress party attempted to hold a protest in Bengaluru as part of the party's nationwide 'Speak Up for Democracy' campaign. But, party leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were detained by the police from proceeding with the protest.

Jul 27, 2020

Bakra-Eid 2020: No animal sacrifice in public, Bengaluru authorities will crack down

Bakr-Eid is just a week away, now the Bengaluru administration has announced that there will be no animal sacrifice allowed in public spaces. Those who violate this norm will be punished, authorities warn.

Jul 26, 2020

Bengaluru's Covid mystery: 3,300 patients go off BBMP radar as tally crosses 43,503

Bengaluru has reported 3,300 COVID cases that BBMP is currently unable to trace. This poses a threat of infection and a challenge to containment measures as cases climb high in the state capital.

Jul 26, 2020

Bengaluru: Another accident victim, another denial; private hospital refuses to budge

Another incident of hospital negligence was reported in Bengaluru, when a private hospital denied treatment to the accident patient saying that it is the 'management's decision'

Jul 25, 2020

Bengaluru COVID-positive dacoit on the loose; manhunt launched by Police

A dacoit fled the COVID care centre where he was being treated for the virus in Koramanagala, Bengaluru. Now, the police have launched a manhunt to track him and his accomplices down, while they had previously caught him and 3 associates, 4 others who fled are still at large.

Jul 25, 2020

Is BBMP buying Rs 80,000 worth container for Rs 8 lacs a piece; Suvidha cabins for Pourakarmikas

The 'suvidha cabin' or container facility for Pourakarmikas in the city has sparked a debate among citizens, as a report showed the cost to be about 8 Lakhs per container.

Jul 25, 2020

Man helps his cook sell Mangalorean crab curry on Twitter, sold out in hours

In Bengaluru, Ankit Vengulerkar helped his cook Saroj Didi sell her Mangalorean crab curry on Friday as she set out in her first step towards her food business. What happened next? 2kgs of the curry sold out in hours through Twitter.

Jul 24, 2020

Waive property tax of hotels, reduce BESCOM charges during Covid: DKS to BSY

DK Shivakumar asks Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to take into consideration the pandemic and reduce the BESCOM charges and waive property tax for hotels.

Jul 24, 2020

Denied hospital, Bengaluru doctor died; court cracks whip on govt | Case details

Recently, a Bengaluru doctor succumbed to COVID-19 after being denied hospital admission around the city.

Jul 24, 2020

Bengaluru man charged with uploading child pornography on FB, accused arrested

A rowdy sheeter involved in uploading child pornography videos on social media was arrested in Bengaluru by the Central Crime Branch.

Jul 24, 2020

How a Bengalurean helped american mother get bail in US Judge Caprio's court

Bengalurueans came across a video of Judge Frank Caprio acknowledging a donation by a Bengaluru man in May, which saved an innocent woman in the USA from having to pay bail. The video has touched hearts.

Jul 24, 2020

Drunk Bengaluru father wields knife at teen; daughter kills him with same knife

In a shocking incident on Thursday night, a juvenile daughter stabbed her father when he was in a drunken state after he began wielding a knife at her in Bengaluru.

Jul 24, 2020