Bengaluru

Watch: See how road caves in near Bengaluru after heavy rains, 12 vehicles damaged

The Bengaluru residents say that they had shared the fear of such an impending incident as the building is located on a downhill and had chances of a collapse.

Apr 25, 2020

Lakhs of litres of fresh beer goes down the drain, Twitterati asks 'Which drain'?

The craft beer industry is reeling under huge losses and Twitter users are venting out their anger and frustration about the same amidst the lockdown.

Apr 24, 2020

PFI linked to ghastly attack on Bengaluru healthcare workers: Report

A fresh media report has emerged stating that the Popular Front Of India (PFI) played a part in the attack on the healthcare officials in Padarayanapura.

Apr 23, 2020

Bengaluru's private hospital gets centre's nod for plasma therapy trail on coronavirus patients

City-based HCG Hospital has received the Central government's nod to conduct clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of convalescent plasma therapy in Covid-19 treatment, an official said.

Apr 22, 2020

Bengaluru violence updates: 59 arrested for attacking health workers on Covid-19 duty in Padarayanapura

The people attacked the officials who had gone to quarantine some people who were the primary and secondary contacts of three COVID-19 patients.

Apr 20, 2020

From 500 to 10 lakh meals: Bengaluru trio feeds countless families everyday

A trio from Bengaluru has kickstarted an initiative to feed the countless families of daily wage earners who are going hungry amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020

BBMP launches 'Sahaaya Setuve' app to avoid coronavirus relief duplication

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched 'Sahaaya Setuve' mobile app to bridge gaps and avoid duplication of efforts by NGO's, BBMP & volunteers while serving the needy.

Apr 14, 2020

Bengaluru liquor shops in danger; robbery reported, FIR lodged

The Bengaluru Police have received several complaints from bars and wine shop owners regarding the theft of liquor bottles since the novel coronavirus lockdown.

Apr 10, 2020

Bengaluru, stay calm as COVID-19 'seal-down' claims are fake: Police Commissioner

A prominent Kannada news channel claimed that Mahadevpura, Bommanahalli Zone and other areas were gearing up for a 'seal down' In Bengaluru.

Apr 10, 2020

As delivery workers emerge as frontline soldiers, government warms to e-commerce

E-commerce is now limping back to life in India as the border closures, warehouse shutdowns and general confusion that initially accompanied the three-week shutdown order have eased.

Apr 9, 2020

Migrant workers in Bengaluru get free meals twice a day; Karnataka govt, Swiggy make it happen

The state govt has partnered with Swiggy and created the Dasoha 2020 project, which helps the Govt deliver food to needy people in Bengaluru.

Apr 8, 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

During lockdown, Bengaluru Police gives 250 patrol vehicles for public emergency

The police force has turned their official patrol vehicles for public usage. People with urgent needs can utilise the police vehicles hereafter.

Apr 3, 2020

ASHA workers attacked by mob while on duty to check houses for coronavirus symptoms in Bengaluru

ASHA workers including a nurse have been attacked by a minority community in Bengaluru's Sadiq layout for trying to carry out tests on the novel coronavirus symptoms.

Apr 2, 2020

Bengaluru man who survived coronavirus shares his experience: Mental health, survival tactics

Venkat Raghava, who was admitted at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases (RGICD) in Bengaluru, shares his success story of battling coronavirus.

Apr 1, 2020

Karnataka HC tells DG&IGP to follow Bengaluru Police Commissioner's path for lockdown measures

The Karnataka High Court asks the state police force to issue a circular to all police personnel to model Bengaluru city police in restraining from using lathis and to behave with courtesy with citizens while enforcing the lockdown.

Mar 31, 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

Coronavirus fear: Jayanagar couple strikes panic among residents over COVID-19, MLA urges people not to panic

A couple from Jayanagar area awaits test result for COVID-19; roams about freely in vicinity creating panic and anger among netizens.

Mar 26, 2020

Bengaluru Police to ensure free flow of essential commodities; CP calls stakeholders meet

Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS on Wednesday, March 25 called for a meeting with stakeholders and aggregators of essential commodities in order to issue duty pass for them to move about in the city.

Mar 25, 2020

Karnataka announces partial lockdown till March 31 as COVID-19 cases soar to 324 in India

Only essential services will be allowed in Bengaluru (Urban and rural), Belagavi, Kalburgi, Dharwad, Chikkaballapur, Kodagu, Mangaluru, and Mysuru.

Mar 22, 2020