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Cyclone effect: SWR cancels trains from Chennai
In the wake of heavy rains triggered by Vardah cyclonic storm in Chennai, the South Western Railway (SWR) has cancelled the following operations on Tuesday.The trains cancelled are:*Bengaluru City -...
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Infant deaths a cause for concern
The city records the highest number of infant deaths after Mumbai and Chennai, according to a government report.State health and family welfare officials blame the high numbers, revealed in the...
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Breastfeeding can save more babies, say city doctors
Pre-term births and low birth weight are among the leading causes of infant mortality in the city.The good news is that Bengaluru's infant mortality rate is falling, but many more deaths can be...
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Young innovators shine at science, maths expo
Young innovators from across the country presented their projects on the inaugural day of the 43rd Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition in Bengaluru on Tuesday.The...
View ArticleConstable collapses, dies
A 29-year-old constable attached to Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) died after he collapsed near his house near Bagalur Cross in Yelahanka on Monday evening.Police said Ravichandra, a...
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CNG buses cheaper, efficient & last longer, insists Gail Gas
Two public sector undertakings — Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Gail Gas Ltd — are locked in a dispute over running Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in...
View ArticleFirm lodges plaint with police on fire mishap
The management of Syngene International Limited (SIL) lodged a complaint with Hebbugodi police on Tuesday in connection with a fire mishap at its research facilities at Biocon Park on Monday night. "We...
View ArticlePvt bank analyst killed in accident
A 28-year-old man was killed and two others sustained injuries in a road accident near Kogilu Junction in the wee hours on Tuesday.According to police, the deceased is Ratan, an analyst in a private...
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Bad weather fails to dampen Eid-e-Milad spirit
Thousands of Muslims took part in colourful processions as part of Eid-e-Milad, the festival to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, in the city on Tuesday. The mass procession, organised by...
View ArticleTraffic diversions today on roads to KIA from Whitefield, KR Puram
The police have imposed traffic restrictions on roads in and around Devanahalli on Wednesday as over four lakh people are likely to visit the Venugopalswamy Laksha Deepotsava at Devanahalli town....
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Foggy, chilly weather fills Bengalureans with nostalgia
Tuesday's weather filled long-time Bengalureans with nostalgia. It reminded them of a bygone era when fog prevailed for long hours in the city and the sun playedhide-and-seek. Around 7 am, it was dark...
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Rain complaints flood BBMP control rooms
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's (BBMP) control rooms were flooded with rain-related complaints, especially of fallen trees, as it rained from Monday night through Tuesday. Trees were uprooted...
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Property tax payers get one month to rectify SAS errors
Property owners who made errors in the Self Assessment Scheme (SAS) have a last chance to rectify them in one month starting Wednesday. The BBMP has given a one-month window period and has proposed to...
View ArticlePvt school reps meet CM over RTE, fee structure
A delegation of the Associated Managements of Private Un-Aided English Medium School in Karnataka (KAMS) met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday to seek redressal of their grievances on several...
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Akrama-Sakrama: Palike looks to rake in moolah
The green signal by the high court to implement the long-pending 'Akrama-Sakrama' scheme has come as a big relief to the cash-strapped BBMP.The civic body is looking to fill up its coffers by...
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Acclaimed artiste Astad Deboo's 'Eternal Embrace' show on Friday
Bengalureans are in for a visual treat as they will get to watch a solo performance of Astad Deboo, a pioneer in contemporary Indian dance, at The Collection, UB City, at 7 pm on December 16 (Friday)....
View ArticleWho's who from varied fields to attend lit fest
Bangalore Literature Festival has announced the names of writers who are participating in this year's event to be held on December 17 and 18 at Hotel Royal Orchid. The festival will be inaugurated by...
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No existing tracks for commuter trains
Bengalureans' collective yearning for a suburban rail to decongest its roads has hit a serious roadblock: The Centre's draft Suburban Rail System policy that makes it tough for any such service to run...
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Cauvery water inches closer to city suburbs
After years of dithering, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has initiated the process to supply Cauvery water to 111 villages now in the city's fold. The civil work is expected to begin in...
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Raid on Yeshwantpur flat nets Rs 2.89 cr
Income tax department officials raided an apartment in the city on Tuesday and seized Rs 2.89 crore in cash, including Rs 2.25 crore in Rs 2,000 denomination notes.The seizure was made at a flat in...
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