Bengaluru: Elections to the five municipal corporations under the newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) are likely to be held after May 25 and will be conducted using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said on Monday. Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Sangreshi said the poll schedule would be finalised once the SSLC…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old woman software engineer, whose death was initially believed to be caused by a fire accident at her apartment in the eastern part of the city. Police said the accused, a native of Kodagu district, allegedly killed the woman after…
Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday unveiled a slate of major infrastructure and urban development initiatives planned for Bengaluru, asserting that the projects would leave a lasting imprint on the city’s history. Addressing reporters, Shivakumar said the state government is accelerating several long-pending proposals, including roads, tunnels, flyovers and township developments,…
Bengaluru: With New Year celebrations approaching, City Police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has directed pubs, hotels and event venues to strictly comply with safety norms and ensure that festivities are conducted within the bounds of the law. The directions were issued on Friday during a coordination meeting with owners and representatives of pubs, hotels and…
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving after his SUV crashed into a motorcycle, dragged it for nearly 500 metres and went on to hit several other vehicles on the city’s Ring Road, police said on Friday. The incident took place around 7.15 pm on December 24 near Kamakshipalya,…
Bengaluru: The Customs department at Kempegowda International Airport has issued a high alert after uncovering a scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Customs officials to dupe and extort money from unsuspecting citizens. Officials said the racket primarily targets vulnerable individuals, including those from economically weaker backgrounds, by creating panic and a sense of urgency through…
Bengaluru: Doctors at a private hospital in Bengaluru have successfully treated a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Kenya who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer, hospital authorities said. The woman, who was 15 weeks into her pregnancy, was admitted after suffering from persistent tiredness, unexplained bleeding and intense pain in her…
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at improving commuter safety, the Bengaluru City Police have partnered with cab aggregators Uber and Ola to roll out a technology-based integration that strengthens emergency response for both riders and drivers. Under the initiative, emergency call features have now been embedded directly into the Uber and Ola mobile applications. This…
Bengaluru: In a major breakthrough against inter-state smuggling, Bengaluru Police have seized red sandalwood worth Rs 1.75 crore and arrested five individuals involved in transporting the logs. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams intercepted vehicles carrying the illegal timber in the Hulimavu and RT Nagar police station limits. The consignments were being smuggled in…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has given administrative approval for a three-lane twin tunnel road connecting Mehkri Circle and Hebbal Junction, aiming to reduce the heavy traffic bottlenecks that plague the stretch on a daily basis. Briefing reporters on Thursday, law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said the Urban Development Department will implement the project…
