The release of Cauvery water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu has sparked debates, particularly after a BJP claim that water was released late at night from KRS BENGALURU/MANDYA: Did Karnataka quietly begin releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS), even as it prepares to challenge the order in the Supreme Court? A…
Bengaluru’s Safe Footpath Campaign aims to clear pedestrian walkways of obstructions (AI image used for representational purpose only) BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s latest attempt to reclaim its footpaths is running into the problem that has defeated several civic drives before it — what happens after the officials leave?The Greater Bengaluru Authority launched the Safe Footpath Campaign in…
Karnataka’s Chief Minister announced a new jobs mission for state youth. BENGALURU: Jobs for youngsters, artificial intelligence (AI) and a push to take Karnataka’s technology story beyond Bengaluru formed the major highlight of chief minister DK Shivakumar’s maiden Independence Day address as chief minister on Saturday, as he unveiled a series of welfare, infrastructure and…
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared readiness for the 2028 electoral battle BENGALURU: In his first speech in the Assembly as chief minister, DK Shivakumar on Friday declared he was ready for the 2028 electoral battle and knew how to make a comeback. “I know how to face Assembly elections and win. I am not…
Armed Forces, police personnel and students take part in Independence Day rehearsal ahead of August 15 celebrations (Photo credit: Muthu P) BENGALURU: The 80th State-level Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on August 15, with chief minister DK Shivakumar scheduled to hoist the national flag at 9am, take…
Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road will undergo white-topping work starting in October (AI image used for representational purpose only) BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s civic agenda is dominated today by a major road infrastructure plan and a controversial Karnataka cabinet decision concerning public gatherings. The government is preparing to begin white-topping work on the Outer Ring Road from October,…
A police sub-inspector filed a complaint against Aishwarya, daughter of MLA Suresh Gowda (Picture credits: X) By: Uday KumarMANDYA: A police sub-inspector has lodged a complaint against Aishwarya, daughter of Tumkur Rural MLA Suresh Gowda alleging that she abused, assaulted and obstructed her while she was on duty at Aarathi Ukkada Temple in Srirangapatana on…
Actor Prakash Raj has called out the Karnataka Election Commission for misleading statements about his voter ID BENGALURU: Actor Prakash Raj on Thursday hit back at the Election Commission of Karnataka over the controversy surrounding his name in the Bengaluru electoral roll, alleging that officials first told him his voter ID had been “permanently shifted”…
A new bill requires prior government approval for private events on state property. BENGALURU: The cabinet Thursday cleared a bill making prior govt nod mandatory for organising private functions, rallies and meetings on govt premises in the state.While the move is being seen as an attempt by the Congress govt to put the brakes on…
Medha Akarsh, a central government employee, died after falling from a two-wheeler. BENGALURU: Hundreds of residents held a candlelight march at Ananth Nagar, near Electronics City Phase II, Wednesday evening and accused Chandapura municipal council of grave negligence that caused the fatal accident of Medha Akarsh, a central govt employee.The protesters raised slogans and demanded…
