Articles by Priyanka Rudrappa
Cash-for-seat case: ₹56L cash seized from Halashree’s mutt in Karnataka
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have seized ₹56 lakh from seer Abhinava Halashree’s mutt in Vijayanagara district
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:38 AM IST
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Bus lanes cut travel time, help tackle pollution in Bengaluru: Report
The survey found that, over 28% of existing bus users reported an improvement in travel time since the implementation of the bus lane
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:40 AM IST
‘Bill to pave way for more women to enter politics’
“As a woman, I welcome the Bill. Rajiv Gandhi had raised his voice for women 25 years back. More women should enter politics, should be given equal representation, and thus help society,” Kashappanavar said
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Temple decorated with coins, currency notes worth ₹3 crore for Ganesh Chaturthi
A team of 150 individuals spent a month executing the elaborate decoration, ensuring it was equipped with security measures including CCTV surveillance.
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 05:32 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Kundapur discharged from hospital, seer still on run in cash-for-ticket case
Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12 on charges of cheating Govind Babu Pujari (44) by falsely promising him a BJP ticket to contest the assembly elections from Byndoor in Udupi district
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Drugs worth ₹7.89-crore seized, 14 peddlers held
Bengaluru City police commissioner B Dayananda said seven separate cases were registered at police stations in Varthur, Banashankari, Vidyaranyapura, Cottonpet, and Kadugodi, adding that the arrests and seizures took place over a week
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:45 AM IST
How right-wing activist duped a Karnataka bizman
Police arrested Kundapur and six others on September 12
Updated on Sep 18, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Karnataka cash for tickets scam: Activist hospitalised after she collapses during probe
The doctors said that Kundapur’s condition is now stable, adding that she arrived at the hospital in a semi-conscious state
Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:47 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Cash-for-ticket scam: Names of bigwigs to come out soon, says Hindu activist
Bengaluru CCB police on Tuesday night arrested Kundapur from the parking area of Krishna Mutt in Udupi, and the six other accused from Chikkamagaluru
Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:22 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Karnataka declares 195 taluks as drought-hit
The order on drought-hit taluks will be in force for a period of six months or until further orders from the state government.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:21 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Private transit system hit due to goverment’s half-baked scheme, says HDK
He demanded the government to act as promised and provide relief to those affected due to the guarantees implemented by the Congress-led state
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:13 AM IST
Transport strike turns violent; stones pelted at taxis, autos
The bandh was called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association over state’s alleged failure in fulfilling their several demands, including a ban on bike taxis
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:12 AM IST
Private transport system disrupted in Karnataka due to ‘Shakti’ scheme: Kumaraswamy
The bandh has been called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association over state government’s alleged failure in fulfilling their several demands, including a ban on bike taxis
Updated on Sep 11, 2023 03:54 PM IST
Health minister launches dashboard, app to track surge in dengue
The app which will give predictive analysis of communicable diseases at least four weeks in advance and will also be used to monitor the health condition of health workers
Published on Sep 09, 2023 01:27 AM IST
‘Metro Mitra’ likely to begin operations from next week
The operations which were scheduled to begin from Thursday, have to be postponed for a week due to internal conflicts in the union.
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:57 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Joshi calls Congress govt in Karnataka ‘ghamandi’
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has called the Congress government in Karnataka "arrogant" and defended the central government's decision to deny additional rice supply to the state. This comes a day after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called the BJP government at the Centre "despicable." The state government has been unable to source additional rice and is currently providing monetary aid instead.
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:51 AM IST
In a first, white sambar deer spotted at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
This is the first photographic record of a white form of sambar deer or leucistic sambar deer, from this landscape, Gubbi’s team said
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 01:03 AM IST
Dengue cases surge across Karnataka, authorities on alert
According to health department officials have attributed the spike in cases to erratic weather patterns, with intermittent rainfall providing ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Armed gang attacks DMK leader Alagiri’s aide in Bengaluru
The survivor, VK Gurusamy (53), is a DMK functionary and allegedly a Madurai-based gangster who has multiple criminal cases pending against him.
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
Bengaluru commuters want seamless last-mile connectivity
The survey launched in July was conducted by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and World Resource Institute India (WRI) to encourage commuters to use public transport at least twice a week
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 01:04 AM IST
Ration cards can be modified to avail ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ aid: Government
The ration card holders can now change the head of the family in the ration cards by nominating women, thus, allowing them to avail monthly assistance of ₹2,000
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:08 AM IST
Goverment may start state airline to boost regional connectivity
Patil said he has held discussions with owner and founder of Star Air, Sanjay Ghodawat regarding the initiative
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:08 AM IST
Rickshaw driver held for moral policing: Police
In the reel, Nayaz is allegedly seen threatening a burqa-clad woman and the man for chanting “Jai Shri Ram” in a video
Updated on Sep 02, 2023 01:06 AM IST
All-party meet on August 23 over Cauvery water release: Deputy CM
Amid attack from the Opposition, the Congress government has convened an all-party meeting on August 23 over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 03:46 PM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
3 of Davangere family found dead in Baltimore
According to the Baltimore county police department, the incident is suspected to be a double murder suicide.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:33 AM IST
Priyanka Rudrappa, Bengaluru
No FIR against actor under SC/ST act: Karnataka HC
Karnataka high court on Monday stayed the FIR registered against popular Kannada actor turned politician, under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act over his derogatory comments targeting a Dalit community
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 11:21 PM IST
Odisha man murders woman in Bengaluru; dumps body in a drum, arrested
According to police officers, Sethi kept the body of the victim, wrapped in a bedsheet inside his house after killing her. He later disposed the body outside her house in the wee hours of Friday
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:22 AM IST
Three employees injured in BBMP fire critical
A fire broke out at the Quality Control Lab of the BBMP head office, located at Hudson Circle in Bengaluru, on Friday
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:17 AM IST
Review parameters to declare drought, Karnataka CM writes to Centre
Chief minister Siddaramaiah has written to the Union government to review the current parameters for a state to declare drought and consider its amendment
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Bengaluru: Uber driver assaults woman, her son for entering wrong cab, arrested
The accused told the police that the woman passenger behaved rudely and slammed the door of the car while getting down
Updated on Aug 10, 2023 05:37 PM IST
